Analysis of Conditions and Organization of Work of Notebook Computer Users

• Autorzy: Malińska M. , Bugajska J. , Kamińska J. , Jędryka-Góral A.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Aim. The aim of this study was to evaluate working conditions with a notebook computer (notebook) as a potential cause of musculoskeletal disorders. Material and methods. The study had 2 stages. The first one was a questionnaire survey among 300 notebook users. The next stage was an expert analysis of 53 randomly selected workstations. The questionnaire survey included questions about the participants, their working conditions, work organization and also duration of work with a notebook. Results and conclusions. The results of the research showed that most examined operators used a notebook as a basic working tool. The most important irregularities included an unadjustable working surface, unadjustable height of the seat pan and backrest, unadjustable height and distance between the armrests and no additional ergonomic devices (external keyboard, docking station, notebook stand or footstool).

Słowa kluczowe

EN

notebook computer; working conditions; organization of work

• Wydawca: Taylor & Francis
• Czasopismo: International Journal of Occupational Safety and Ergonomics
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: Vol. 18, No. 3
• Strony: 443--449
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 21 poz., tab.

Twórcy

autor

Malińska M.

• Central Institute of Labour Protection – National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Poland

autor

Bugajska J.

• Central Institute of Labour Protection – National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Poland

autor

Kamińska J.

• Central Institute of Labour Protection – National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Poland

autor

Jędryka-Góral A.

• Central Institute of Labour Protection – National Research Institute (CIOP-PIB), Poland

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