Worksheets for Computing Recommended Notebook Computer and Workstation Adjustments

• Autorzy: Nanthavanij S. , Udomratana C. , Hansawad S. , Thepkanjana J. , Tantasuwan W.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

This paper discusses the design and development of worksheets for helping notebook computer (NBC) users to compute NBC and workstation adjustments so as to assume an appropriate seated posture. The worksheets(one for male users, the other for female ones) require the following information: body height, NBC screen size, work surface height, and seat height. The worksheets contain tables for estimating recommended NBC base angle, NBC screen angle, body–NBC distance, work surface height, and seat height. Additionally, they include flow charts to help NBC users to determine necessary adjustment accessories and their settings.

Słowa kluczowe

EN

notebook computer operation; work posture; musculoskeletal disorders; office ergonomics

PL

ergonomia; pomieszczenie biurowe; pozycja przy pracy; komputer; choroby narządów ruchu

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2013
• Tom: Vol. 19, No. 2
• Strony: 259--274
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 30 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Nanthavanij S.

• Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand

autor

Udomratana C.

• Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand

autor

Hansawad S.

• Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand

autor

Thepkanjana J.

• Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand

autor

Tantasuwan W.

• Sirindhorn International Institute of Technology, Thammasat University, Pathumthani, Thailand

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