It is a widely accepted fact that computer users suffer from many health problems while working with computers. One major problem is the ‘pain in the neck or upper back’. This problem has been found to be varying and is more among those who used computer 75% of their times at the work place.
Six factors that affect health include :
(i) family adjustment problem;
(ii) motivators at work;
(iii) repetitiveness on the job;
(iv) noise level;
(v) employee-union membership; and
(vi) satisfaction with employee union.
Interventions/recommendation such as psychological counselling/EAP, noise control measures, rest interval, medical check-up, relaxation exercise, personal growth opportunities to improve/maintain health of computer users – need more attention. This volume’s contents is specifically relevant to computer users who are concerned with ‘health effects’. Chapters in this volume have been authored on the basis of a study of computer users, especially the female telephone operators.
Contents –
1. Ergonomics for Women at Work
2. Ergonomics Problems of Video Display Unit (VDU)
3. Dealing with VDU Reflated Problems an Preventive Measures
4. Workstation and Environmental Design
5. Ergonomics Requirements for Video Display Terminal Work Places
6. Health, Safety and Organisational Aspects of Video Display Terminal (VDT) Operators
7. Health Problems of Women Using VDTs: An Empirical Approach
8. Interventions for Improving VDU Users’ Health
References
Annexure
