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Document ID (ISN)38026
CIS number 82-1463
ISSN - Serial title Bürotechnik
Year 1980
Convention or series no.
Author(s) Koch H.
Title Tables for VDU-screen work stations
Original title Tische für Bildschirm-Arbeitsplätze [in German]
Bibliographic information 1980, Vol.28, No.11, p.1179-1180, and No.12, p.1301-1302, 1307-1308. Illus. 13 ref.
Abstract The trends in the development of tables for VDU screen work stations are reviewed, and the ergonomic characteristics required of tables and seats are defined: low table top (addition of keyboard), free space for legs, adjustable seat height, foot support, adequate table top surface area. Criteria for VDU positioning. Tables give optimal dimensions for men and women.
Descriptors (primary) visual display terminals; ergonomics; tables; seats; office work
Descriptors (secondary) Germany (Federal Republic of); anthropometry; design of equipment; standardization; office equipment
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Commerce, services, offices
Broad subject area(s)
Browse category(ies) Office work
Visual display terminals (VDTs)
Ergonomics