| Document ID (ISN) | 36424 |
| CIS number |
81-1754 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
Cahiers de notes documentaires - Sécurité et hygiène du travail |
| Year |
1981 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Elias R., Tisserand M., Christmann H., Schouller J.F., Boitel L. |
| Title |
Ergonomic study of the work of supermarket checkout girls |
| Original title |
Etude ergonomique du poste de travail de caissière de libre-service [in French] |
| Bibliographic information |
2nd quarter 1981, No.103, Note No.1315-103-81, p.211-220. Illus. 17 ref. |
| Abstract |
Work study of 88 female checkout employees in a French supermarket: motion and stress study; biomechanics analysis; questionnaire survey of discomfort factors; physiologicalstudy of workload. The results revealed considerable stress factors linked to work postures, to working environment (cold, draughts, lighting conditions) and speed of work imposed. Measures proposed to improve working conditions: better organisation of shifts and rest breaks, standardisation of workplace design, layout and equipment (general recommendations, seat, footrest, keyboard, cash register). |
| Descriptors (primary) |
workplace design; ergonomics; cash registers; supermarkets |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
work posture; workload assessment; job study; ergonomic evaluation; stress factors; work design; motion study |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Commerce, services, offices
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| Broad subject area(s) |
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| Browse category(ies) |
Ergonomics
Retail industry
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