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Culig, Kathryn M.; Dickinson, Alyce M.; Lindstrom-Hazel, Debra; Austin, John – Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 2008
The effects of workstation changes and a performance management (PM) package on seven typing postures were examined for seven office workers. Workstation adjustments were implemented first. Two participants increased five safe postures by 50% or more. The effects of a PM package on postures that did not improve by 50% were then examined using a…
Descriptors: Human Factors Engineering, Workstations, Office Occupations, Work Environment
Milshtein, Amy – College Planning & Management, 1999
Discusses the problem of repetitive stress disorders in the administrative workplace and shares some quick fixes to aid ergonomics. Some thoughts on the ergonomics of office chairs are provided as is the use of professional guidance in furniture purchasing. (GR)
Descriptors: Furniture Design, Human Factors Engineering, Offices (Facilities), Workstations
Peer reviewed
Yeaman, Andrew R. J. – TechTrends, 1989
Presents an annotated review of human factors literature that discusses computerized environments. Topics discussed include the application of office automation practices to educational environments; video display terminal (VDT) workstations; health and safety hazards; planning educational facilities; ergonomics in computerized offices; and…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Design Requirements, Educational Environment, Educational Facilities Planning
Grant, Deborah R. – American School & University, 1999
Examines the factors involved in purchasing school furnishings that will help ensure its long-time use, safety, and ability to resist abuse. Cost and safety factors discussed include resisting trendy colors to reduce cost in furniture matching, managing computer and office wiring for safety, considering ergonomics in the purchasing decision, and…
Descriptors: Classroom Furniture, Color Planning, Decision Making, Elementary Secondary Education
Sawyer, Janet; Penman, Joy – Australian and International Journal of Rural Education, 2012
This study investigated the pattern of teaching of healthy computing skills to high school students in South Australia. A survey approach was used to collect data, specifically to determine the emphasis placed by schools on ergonomics that relate to computer use. Participating schools were recruited through the Department for Education and Child…
Descriptors: Computer Uses in Education, Computers, Student Attitudes, Teaching Methods
Faulkner, Ann B.; And Others – 1993
This guide is designed to offer interesting, authentic practice in reading college-level technical textbooks and periodical articles. The book contains actual reading assignments and strategies to help students improve comprehension and to develop metacognitive insight into their own reading processes. The guide is presented in three levels, each…
Descriptors: College Preparation, Compensatory Education, Developmental Studies Programs, Educationally Disadvantaged
Grayson, Jennifer – T.H.E. Journal, 2009
What's the number 1 threat to young students using computers today? According to Dan Odell, Microsoft's in-house ergonomist, when he asked parents this very question, "the things they were most concerned about were online predators and people taking advantage of their kids. Ergonomics was fairly far down the list." Unfortunately, that…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Injuries, Workstations, Human Factors Engineering
Ganus, Susannah – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1984
Each new report of the office automation market indicates technology is overrunning the office. The impacts of this technology are described and some ways to manage and physically "soften" the change to a computer-based office environment are suggested. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Automation, Change Strategies, Design Requirements, Furniture
Sasson, Joseph R.; Austin, John – Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, 2005
Eleven computer terminal operators participated in an experiment that assessed effects of several interventions aimed at increasing safe ergonomic performance. All participants received ergonomics training and performance feedback while six of them collected observations of safe behavior among the remaining five participants. Effects of…
Descriptors: Research Design, Human Factors Engineering, Safety, Feedback
Maxwell, Lorraine E.; Laeser, Kathryn L. – DesignShare (NJ1), 2007
As adult office workers' use of computers has increased, the incidence of computer-related musculoskeletal complaints and injuries has also increased. Although the use of computers in the classroom is increasing, little attention has been paid by educators, furniture manufacturers, or researchers to the ergonomic design issues of educational…
Descriptors: Workstations, Computer Uses in Education, Injuries, Human Factors Engineering
Gross, Clifford M.; Chapnik, Elissa Beth – Training and Development Journal, 1987
The authors focus on issues related to the continual use of video display terminals in the office, including safety and health regulations, potential health problems, and the role of training in minimizing work-related health problems. (CH)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Computers, Data Processing Occupations, Futures (of Society)
Peer reviewed
Alexander, Melody A. – Delta Pi Epsilon Journal, 1994
Survey responses from 404 (of 523) office support personnel showed that most used computers 3-6 hours per day and had experienced vision or musculoskeletal problems, but most did not see a doctor, take regular breaks, do stretching exercises, or discuss problems with their supervisors. Many were not aware of ergonomic features that could help, and…
Descriptors: Human Factors Engineering, Injuries, Occupational Safety and Health, Office Occupations
Ury, Connie Jo, Ed.; Baudino, Frank, Ed. – Online Submission, 2003
The 2003 Brick and Click is a one-day conference that focuses on providing library resources and services for students who are either on-campus learners or off-campus learners. The conference theme was "The Shape of Tomorrow". It is sponsored by the Northwest Missouri State University in order to offer academic librarians a forum for…
Descriptors: Government Publications, Periodicals, Indexes, Library Services
Peer reviewed
Alexander, Melody W. – Office Systems Research Journal, 1997
Business students (n=254) were assessed on their knowledge of computers, health and safety, radiation, workstations, and ergonomic techniques. Overall knowledge was low in all categories. In particular, they had not learned computer-use techniques. (SK)
Descriptors: College Students, Computer Literacy, Higher Education, Human Factors Engineering
Smith, E. Ray; Stallard, John J. – 1984
The widespread use of the micro/personal computer and related technological advancements are having important impacts on information management in the modern electronic office. Some of the most common software applications include word processing, spread sheet analysis, data management, graphics, and communications. Ancillary hardware/software…
Descriptors: Automation, Business, Communications, Computer Oriented Programs
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