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CISDOC database
Document ID (ISN) | 40871 |
CIS number |
83-1873 |
ISBN(s) |
3-88314-242-5 |
Year |
1982 |
Convention or series no. |
Fb 323
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Author(s) |
Knabe K.P. |
Title |
Evaluation of present knowledge of the ergonomics of work at video display terminals |
Original title |
Bilanzierung der ergonomischen Erkenntnisse über die Arbeit am Bildschirmarbeitsplatz [in German] |
Bibliographic information |
Bundesanstalt für Arbeitsschutz, Postfach 170202, 4600 Dortmund 17, Federal Republic of Germany, 1982. 37p. Illus. 210 ref. Price: DM.42.50. |
Abstract |
This report is an analysis of about 200 documents (ergonomic studies, reports, manuals, conventions, safety rules, standards). The introduction examines the effects of new information technology, the influence of trends in the humanisation of work and its support in law (in the Federal Republic of Germany), the man-machine system, and the various types of video terminal workstations. Present ergonomic knowledge concerning workplace design covers: the screen, output formatting, the keyboard, the keys, the table and chair used with the terminal, copy-holders and footrests, the location and environment of the workstation within the office. Other aspects treated: physical, visual and psychic stress, work organisation, length of work periods and breaks, medical examinations. A glossary, list of relevant safety rules and standards and a summary of ergonomic data are appended. |
Descriptors (primary) |
visual tasks; ergonomics; visual display terminals |
Descriptors (secondary) |
literature survey; report; Germany (Federal Republic of); workplace design; physical workload; hours of work; glossary; mental stress; work design; ergonomic evaluation; standardization; legislation; design of equipment; workbreaks |
Document type |
E - Books, reports, proceedings |
Subject(s) |
Lighting, colour and vision
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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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