The office changes leading to sit-to-stand ergonomics.

The office ergonomic design from the late 1980s to the present has undergone significant changes during the transition from typewriters to the various human computer interfaces that evolved to the present day. Designs to accommodate various sized monitors and pointing devices have posed a challenge...

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Publicado en:Work Vol. 61; no. 4; pp. 501 - 508
Autores principales: Carlson, Neil G., Schwartz, Adam, Greenwell, Jeffrey, Casura, Greg
Formato: pictorial review Journal Article
Publicado: Sage Publications Inc. 2018
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Sumario:The office ergonomic design from the late 1980s to the present has undergone significant changes during the transition from typewriters to the various human computer interfaces that evolved to the present day. Designs to accommodate various sized monitors and pointing devices have posed a challenge for ergonomist and designers of office workstations. Recent research suggesting adverse health effects associated with sedentary work environments have put additional pressure to incorporate the option to stand while working. This article reviews the current available options and suggests approaches to workplace design to meet the desire for employees to vary their work environment and the concern by management for worker health.