| Document ID (ISN) | 107395 |
| CIS number |
07-1487 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
1080-3548 - International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics |
| Year |
2007 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Shikdar A.A., Al-Kindi M.A. |
| Title |
Office ergonomics: Deficiencies in computer workstation design |
| Bibliographic information |
2007, Vol.13, No.2, p.215-223. Illus. 21 ref. |
| Abstract |
The objective of this study was to identify the ergonomic deficiencies in computer workstation design in typical offices. Physical measurements and a questionnaire were used to study 40 workstations. Major ergonomic deficiencies were found in physical design and layout of the workstations, employee postures, work practices, and training, with significant consequences in terms of workers' health. Forty-five percent of the employees used nonadjustable chairs, 48% of computers faced windows, 90% of the employees used computers more than four hours per day, 45% adopted bent and unsupported back postures and 20% used office tables for computers. Major problems reported were eyestrain (58%), shoulder pain (45%), back pain (43%), arm pain (35%), wrist pain (30%) and neck pain (30%). Strategies to reduce or eliminate ergonomic deficiencies in computer workstation design are suggested. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
work posture; musculoskeletal diseases; risk factors; office work; man-computer interfaces; ergonomics |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
Oman; equipment layout; sitting posture; visual fatigue; hours of work; seats; upper extremity disorders; cervicobrachial syndrome; backache; wrist; job study; ergonomic evaluation; tables |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Country / State or Province | Oman |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
Commerce, services, offices
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| Broad subject area(s) |
Physiology, ergonomics
New technologies
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| Browse category(ies) |
Office work
Work posture
Ergonomics
Diseases of the musculoskeletal system
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