Musculoskeletal disorders among visual display terminal workers: individual, ergonomic, and work organizational factors

Article Abstract:

A cross-sectional study of 260 visual display terminal workers reveals correlations between several ergonomic, individual, organizational factors and the occurrence of muscle disorders in the subjects. Individual attributes include sex, age and smoking habits and organizational factors include overexposure and reduced recess time. Important ergonomic factors in causing musculoskeletal problems include static work posture, hand position and repetitive hand movements.

Safety and security measures, Professional workers, Professional employees

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The influence of VDT work on musculoskeletal disorders

Article Abstract:

A study of the musculoskeletal systems of 353 professional users of visual display terminals (VDT) revealed no major correlations between terminal use and the occurrence of muscular problems in the subjects. However, factors including limited recess time, repetitive movements and the presence of specular glare have the potential to cause extensive muscle disorders in people overexposed to VDT.

Abnormalities, Muscles

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Musculoskeletal disorders among female and male air traffic controllers performing identical and demanding computer work

Article Abstract:

Studies revealed that operators with identical, demanding computer work (90 female and 97 male air traffic controllers) had high prevalences of disorders in neck, shoulders and upper back. Disorders in elbows, wrists and hands were less common, with similar rates in both genders, and generally, the psychosocial work environment was found to be good, but with large inter-individual variation.

Science & research, Cumulative trauma disorders, Air traffic controllers, Repetitive stress injury

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