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Document ID (ISN)107777
CIS number 08-271
ISBN(s) 2-7389-1206-0
Year 2004
Convention or series no. INRS ED 922
Title Improved well-being when working at your screen
Original title Mieux vivre avec votre écran [in French]
Bibliographic information Institut national de recherche et de sécurité, 30 rue Olivier-Noyer, 75680 Paris Cedex 14, France, Mar. 2004. 8p. Illus. Price: EUR 1.50. Downloadable version free of charge.
Internet access http://www.inrs.fr/inrs-pub/inrs01.nsf/inrs01_search_view/0A9298BA3163AB24C1256E920056269B/$File/ed922.pdf [in French]
Abstract Working at screens under poor conditions can entail visual fatigue, musculoskeletal diseases and stress. Contents of this leaflet aimed at helping operators make better use of their workstation: adjusting the screen; adjusting lighting; working in a relaxed manner; main factors responsible for health hazards related to working at screens; eyesight protection.
Descriptors (primary) France; workplace design; health hazards; visual display terminals; office work; computer terminals
Descriptors (secondary) lighting; visual fatigue; musculoskeletal diseases; glare; stress factors; safety guides; training material; visual comfort
Document type C - Training manuals, audiovisual material
Country / State or ProvinceFrance
Subject(s) Lighting, colour and vision
Broad subject area(s) New technologies
Browse category(ies) Ergonomics
Office work
Visual display terminals (VDTs)