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Atencio, Rosemarie – Computers in Libraries, 1996
Suffered by 88% of those who use a computer for more than 3 hours a day, eyestrain is caused by direct and reflective glare, excessive lighting, improper ergonomics, low-quality or inappropriately adjusted video display terminals, uncorrected or improperly corrected vision, and insufficient or nonexistent eye care. Fatigue, errors, and lost days…
Descriptors: Computers, Employee Absenteeism, Eyes, Fatigue (Biology)
Computers in Libraries, 1993
Provides recommendations prepared by the Library of Congress for prevention of repetitive strain injuries in VDT (video display terminal) operators. Chair design, keyboard height and distance, screen placement and viewing specifications, and ergonomic pauses are discussed. (five references) (EA)
Descriptors: Furniture, Human Factors Engineering, Human Posture, Injuries
