| Document ID (ISN) | 38333 |
| CIS number |
82-1765 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0018-7208 - Human Factors |
| Year |
1981 |
| Convention or series no. |
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| Author(s) |
Stammerjohn L.W., Smith M.J., Cohen B.G.F. |
| Title |
Evaluation of work station design factors in VDT operations |
| Bibliographic information |
Aug. 1981, Vol.23, No.4, p.401-412. 25 ref. |
| Abstract |
Visual display terminal (VDT) workstation designs were evaluated at 5 establishments and compared to design recommendations in literature reports. Design factors evaluated included keyboard height, screen height, workstation illumination, and glare. Illumination levels were in the 500-700lx range; questionnaire survey data for male and female operators confirmed that these levels were acceptable. Design problems found included excessive keyboard heights and screen positioning which required excessive inclination of the head and neck for screen viewing. Operator problems found in survey data included screen readability, reflected glare, screen brightness and flicker. Dissatisfaction parameters were related to levels of somatic health complaints. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
workplace design; office work; visual display terminals; visual tasks |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
illumination levels; reflected light; flicker; glare; questionnaire survey; ergonomic evaluation; psychosomatic disorders |
| 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) |
Office work
Visual display terminals (VDTs)
Ergonomics
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