Results of Finnish national survey on EU legislation concerning computer work

Niskanen, Toivo; Lehtelä, Jouni; Ketola, Ritva; Nykyri, Erkki

doi:10.1016/j.apergo.2009.11.003

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“…13 Cohesive and well-rounded solutions to vision related issues associated with computer use can be achieved by adopting a multidisciplinary approach. [13][14][15] A multidisciplinary team is a group of individuals with various backgrounds and expertise who work together under one organisational umbrella or as a unique team to solve a problem. 16 Ergonomics (also known as human factors) is a discipline which can achieve this aim since it has a broad scope which includes physical (e.g.…”

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A multidisciplinary approach to solving computer related vision problems

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Helland²

2012

Ophthalmic Physiologic Optic

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Purpose: This paper proposes a multidisciplinary approach to solving computer related vision issues by including optometry as a part of the problem-solving team. Recent findings: Computer workstation design is increasing in complexity. There are at least ten different professions who contribute to workstation design or who provide advice to improve worker comfort, safety and efficiency. Optometrists have a role identifying and solving computer-related vision issues and in prescribing appropriate optical devices. However, it is possible that advice given by optometrists to improve visual comfort may conflict with other requirements and demands within the workplace. A multidisciplinary approach has been advocated for solving computer related vision issues. There are opportunities for optometrists to collaborate with ergonomists, who coordinate information from physical, cognitive and organisational disciplines to enact holistic solutions to problems. This paper proposes a model of collaboration and examples of successful partnerships at a number of professional levels including individual relationships between optometrists and ergonomists when they have mutual clients/patients, in undergraduate and postgraduate education and in research. There is also scope for dialogue between optometry and ergonomics professional associations. Summary: A multidisciplinary approach offers the opportunity to solve vision related computer issues in a cohesive, rather than fragmented way. Further exploration is required to understand the barriers to these professional relationships.Information and communication technology (ICT) is a part of modern life for people of all ages. Although white collar work dominates in developed countries (e.g. 59%

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A multidisciplinary approach to solving computer related vision problems

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2012

Ophthalmic Physiologic Optic

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“…Concerning visual corrections and the national Scandinavian implementation documents of the EU directive for computer work (90/270/EEC) a recent Finish study showed that while a total of 59% of employers reported that cost of VDU glasses was refunded, whereas the figure for employees was only 37% [10]. The same study concludes that employees' sight examinations and compensations for eyeglasses should be promoted in computer work.…”

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Visual challenges using Visual Display Units (VDU) in office landscapes

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Horgen

2012

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A total of 85 VDU operators, in three main Scandinavian Alcatel-Lucent headquarters, were followed in a process moving from single occupancy offices to office landscapes. This paper discusses the visual challenges and implications in such a change in location. By careful design and construction of an office landscape with regards to lighting and visual conditions transfer from a small office to an office landscape may be acceptable from a visual-ergonomic point of view. In the oral presentation recommendation on how to avoid visual problems will be discussed.

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