Visual ergonomics in the workplaceThis easy-to-read introduction to the role of the visual system in the workplace is designed to help many professional ergonomists and human resources professionals to appreciate more fully the relationship between good vision and the efficiency and safety of job performance. It is an accessible account which is illustrated with both low level draw |
Contents
Windows to the world | 1 |
The Information Age | 2 |
An eye on the future | 3 |
The eye and visual system | 5 |
How the eye works | 6 |
Refractive errors | 7 |
Seeing clearly now | 10 |
Visual skills for VDT users | 11 |
How blind persons use computers | 65 |
Low vision eye wear | 67 |
Resources | 68 |
Remedies | 69 |
Workplace conditions | 72 |
Brightness contrast and color | 78 |
Work habits | 79 |
Computer glasses | 80 |
The development of myopia | 12 |
Your workspace and your eyes | 15 |
Visual stress at your job | 17 |
Body posture and vision | 19 |
Office lighting | 20 |
Visual perception and VDTs | 23 |
Display screen variables | 26 |
Purchasing a monitor | 31 |
Computer Vision Syndrome | 37 |
Eyestrain | 38 |
Blurred Vision | 39 |
Dry and irritated eyes | 40 |
Neck andor backache | 42 |
Light sensitivity | 44 |
Double vision | 45 |
Vision examinations | 49 |
The traditional eye examination | 50 |
The occupational vision examination | 51 |
Vision screenings | 52 |
Vision in industry | 55 |
Industrial vision requirements | 56 |
Industrial eye protection | 58 |
Contact lens concerns | 60 |
Computing for the visually impaired | 63 |
Working with visually impaired employees | 64 |
Eye exercises | 84 |
General eye care tips | 93 |
Eye health concerns | 95 |
Aging factors | 96 |
Computers and contacts | 97 |
Vitamins and VDTs | 98 |
General body exercises | 99 |
The economics of visual ergonomics | 101 |
Providing eye care to employees | 103 |
Ergonomic standards | 107 |
Technical standards | 110 |
The current state of ergonomic legislation | 112 |
The EC directives | 114 |
Epilogue | 117 |
VDT Workplace Questionnaire | 119 |
Occupational Vision Employee Requirements Questionnaire | 121 |
Resources for the blind and visually impaired | 123 |
Computer access products for blind and visually impaired users | 131 |
Seal of acceptance program for VDT glare reduction filters July 1996 | 137 |
Additional Resources | 139 |
General lndustry Safety Orders Section 5110 Ergonomics | 141 |
Glossary | 143 |
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