VDUs - Will the screen take the strain?

Article Abstract:

Excessive fatigue, stress and discomfort related to employee use of video display terminals is discussed, and various laws in Britain that address these issues are identified. It is asserted that people who work 'with' such terminals complain less about their hygienic and health side-effects than do people who work 'at' such terminals. Also discussed are the radiation emissions associated with computer screens, especially ELF (extremely low frequency) radiation. Software programming designs that increase user frustration are also identified, such as menu-driven systems that can slow the work of experienced computer operators, various forms of indicating error messages, and the types of programming that can slow computer systems' response times.

Video monitors, Cathode ray tubes, Workstations (Computers), Great Britain

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Pointing a finger at RSI

Article Abstract:

Repetitive strain injury (RSI) has recently been focused on in personnel management, but the host of work-related upper limb disorders associated with RSI have a variety of complex causes which need to be addressed with personnel procedures. Personnel professionals needs to do such things as: develop adequate safety and health policies; establish channels of communication; and suitably train staff. Health issues to consider include making sure there are ways to identify early symptoms associated with RSI. Ergonomic issues to consider include analyzing desks are used by employees, types of seating, and types of keyboards.

Analysis, Overuse injuries, Repetition strain injury, Workers

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The human factor in office design

Article Abstract:

Office design needs to take into account the new office worker who is increasingly a computer operator in a factory-like setting. The open floorplan of such office environments has created more interruptions, distractions, noise, and other disturbances than originally intended. Among worker concerns are: temperature, ventilation, and lighting problems. It could be that application of production line techniques to the office causes production line problems to emerge.

Architectural services, Planning, Office automation, Office layout, Human comfort

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