| Document ID (ISN) | 24008 |
| CIS number |
75-2067 |
| ISBN(s) |
951-46-1545-X |
| Year |
1975 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Ahola A., Kiiski L., Kähönen H., Paloheimo O., Ahola J. |
| Title |
Working conditions at the check-out counter of a supermarket |
| Original title |
Selvitys valintamyymälän kassan työympäristöstä [in Finnish] |
| Bibliographic information |
Tutkimusraportti 10, National Board of Labour Protection (Työsuojeluhallitus) Tampere, Finland, 1975. 53p. Illus. 13 ref. |
| Abstract |
The factors influencing work at check-out counters were examined by a literature survey, observing different types of check-out operations, and interviews with cashiers. Recommendations were made for eliminating the problems found and an ergonomic check-list has been drawn up for planning new counters. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
supermarkets; ergonomics; cash registers |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; design of equipment; workplace design |
| Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
| Subject(s) |
Ergonomics and work organization
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Ergonomics
Retail industry
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