COMPUTER ERGONOMICS The advent of advanced computer systems did not make your life easier. More became expected of you! At first things seemed easier. You no longer had to get up and pul...

COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME According to a survey of 1,307 U.S. optometrists published in the Journal of the American Optometric Association, an estimated 10 million Americans visit eye specialists each...

CONSUMERS UNDER AGE 35 PREFER APPS by Steve Anderson Data collected by market research and consulting firm Parks Associates, found that Generations X and Y tend to prefer using mobile ap...

Pain involving the eyes, neck, back, shoulders, arms, and wrists have become common complaints of computer workstation users. My review of the latest research led me to conclude that these users experience no more stress than users of other technology unless they perform fragmented, repetitive tasks. Other factors causing stress include noise, dust, extreme temperatures, electromagnetic radiation, unsafe equipment, poorly maintained equipment, and workplace violence.

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LANDSCAPING FIRM IMPLEMENTS DRUG TESTING WORKING PARTNERS Architectural Landscaping, Inc., in Tucson, Arizona, creates 'outdoor living environments' by installing pools, masonry, and retaining...

LET THERE BE LESS LIGHT Dimmer overhead light means greater comfort when you're working at your computer, advises the American Optometric Association. As a rule, lighting levels should be set ...

Ergonomics expert John Quain offers these recommendations for keeping computer-induced, repetitive-stress injuries (RSI) at bay: Get up and walk around...

INFORMATION DATE 19920217 DESCRIPTION USDOL Program Highlights, Safety with Video Display Terminals TOPIC Video Display Terminals SUBJECT Safety with Video Display Terminals ABSTRACT Information i...