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Do VDTs Pose a Health Threat? An Examination of the Evidence.
Qayoumi, Mohammad H. – Business Officer, 1991
All known health concerns related to use of video display terminals (VDTs) can be resolved by better ergonomics, reducing monotonous tasks, and giving VDT operators a better sense of controlling their work. These workplace improvements should be pursued regardless of VDT use. (MSE)
Descriptors: College Administration, Higher Education, Human Factors Engineering, Occupational Safety and Health
Working with Display Screen Equipment--Do You Know Your Rights?
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Morris, Anne – Electronic Library, 1992
Discusses possible risks to workers using visual display terminals (VDTs), standards relating to VDTs, the provisions of the European Community Directive concerning minimum health and safety standards, how the standards are being interpreted in the United Kingdom, and implications for libraries. A workplace assessment questionnaire is appended.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Human Factors Engineering, Legislation, Librarians
The Video Display Terminal Health Hazard Debate.
Clark, Carolyn A. – 1989
A study was conducted to identify the potential health hazards of visual display terminals for employees and then to develop a list of recommendations for improving the physical conditions of the workplace. Data were collected by questionnaires from 55 employees in 10 word processing departments in Topeka, Kansas. A majority of the employees…
Descriptors: Employee Attitudes, Human Factors Engineering, Occupational Diseases, Occupational Safety and Health
VDT Syndrome: What the HRD Professional Should Know.
Wagner, Judy L.; Didriksen, Mark C. – Performance and Instruction, 1990
Discusses health concerns associated with the use of video display terminals (VDT) and provides guidelines to enhance the performance of VDT users. Health issues addressed include radiation, musculoskeletal, psychological, and visual concerns. Guidelines for a well-designed VDT environment are also presented, including hardware considerations,…
Descriptors: Check Lists, Design Requirements, Furniture, Guidelines
Ergonomic Training for Tomorrow's Office.
Gross, Clifford M.; Chapnik, Elissa Beth – Training and Development Journal, 1987
The authors focus on issues related to the continual use of video display terminals in the office, including safety and health regulations, potential health problems, and the role of training in minimizing work-related health problems. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computers, Data Processing Occupations, Futures (of Society)
PCs and Personal Health.
Lombardi, Don – School Business Affairs, 1991
Studies suggest that computer work stations may induce high levels of physical and psychological stress. Advises school districts to take a proactive stance on ergonomics. Cites laws and pending litigation regulating computer use in the workspace and offers guidelines for computer users. (MLF)
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education, Human Factors Engineering
Office Workers Stress Survey Results.
North Carolina Occupational Safety and Health Project, Durham. – 1985
A survey of office workers employed by North Carolina telephone companies was conducted to determine the extent and types of health problems experienced by office workers who use video display terminals (VDTs). Data were gathered by questionnaires mailed to 2,478 office workers, with 966 responses. Questions concerning a wide range of health…
Descriptors: Adults, Data Processing Occupations, Health Conditions, Human Factors Engineering