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An
Argument for Ergonomic Workstations: Increased Productivity by Richard Donkin
The source of this information is the book Ergonomics, Work, and Health by
Stephen Pheasant (Macmillan, 1991). This book has a full list of references and has a
section on the cost effectiveness of ergonomics.
Overhead Glare
Linked to Muscular Symptoms - VDT News
VDT users report more musculoskeletal pain as well as visual discomfort and
eyestrain when the brightness level of overhead lights increases, according to a 1994
study by Dr. James Sheedy and Ian Bailey of the University of California's School of
Optometry, Berkeley.
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Workstations Integrated
with Conveyor Systems by Joy M. Ebben, PhD, CPE, CHFEP, DABPS
Advancements in understanding ergonomic requirements in workstation design have provided
significantly improved conveyor/workstation systems for seated operations. However,
providing proper working height for standing operations is still a cost challenging
proposition.
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Ergonomics in Design
The Role of Ergonomics
in Process Design, Product Design and Design for the Environment by Edward Grossmith,
CPE, and Gregory Chambers, Manager EH&S, Quantam Corp.
Profitability is the prime corporate motivation for ergonomics intervention.
Quantam has redefined their concept of an ergonomics program to include all elements of
worker productivity as well as the creation of an environmentally safe product. A whole
company philosophy looks at all elements of good ergonomics design (air, light, noise, the
work station) simultaneously; and as such, crosses over traditional boundaries to
encompass the entire work force into one EH&S program
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Ergonomic
Inaction- Congress puts OSHAs Ergonomics Standard on Hold by Vernon Mogensen
While Congress consumes itself with the impeachment and trial of the president, many
Americans are becoming increasingly frustrated as the nation's policy problems go
unaddressed. Of special interest is the tremendous growth of repetitive strain injuries
(RSIs) among office workers using video display terminals (VDTs).
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