Visual ergonomics in the workplace.

This article provides information about visual function and its role in workplace productivity. By understanding the connection among comfort, health, and productivity and knowing the many options for effective ergonomic workplace lighting, the occupational health nurse can be sensitive to potential...

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Publicado en:AAOHN Journal Vol. 55; no. 10; pp. 414 - 423
Autor principal: Anshel JR
Formato: CEU exam questions tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: SLACK Incorporated Oct2007
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Sumario:This article provides information about visual function and its role in workplace productivity. By understanding the connection among comfort, health, and productivity and knowing the many options for effective ergonomic workplace lighting, the occupational health nurse can be sensitive to potential visual stress that can affect all areas of performance. Computer vision syndrome--the eye and vision problems associated with near work experienced during or related to computer use--is defined and solutions to it are discussed.