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International Journal of Trade & Commerce-IIARTC
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ISSN:2277-5811 (P), ISSN:2278-9065 (O)
Frequency: Half Yearly
Evaluation of Computer Workstation by Using Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) Self Assessment Checklist
Author:Khushdeep Kaura, Harpinder Kaurb*, M. K. Sidhuc
Abstract:
Today, it is possible to carry out many of these activities using a computer without ever having to move from the workstation. In addition to this change in the nature of the work, there are more and more significant time constraints and complaints about various health problems that have begun to appear. Field survey was conducted on female employees working on Video Display Terminals (VDT) in different banks of Ludhiana District. Out of four zones of Ludhiana city, two zones were randomly selected. Out of each selected zone, 60 female employees in the age group of 25-35 years working in various private and nationalized banks as VDT users were purposively selected, thus making a total sample of 120 respondents. For evaluation of computer workstation by Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) a Self Assessment Checklist was used to know various Ergonomic Risk Factors for working conditions, seating, keyboard/input device, monitor, work area and general parameters. There were 33 questions under seven categories. It can be concluded from the above explanations that if work surface is too high, user has to raise her arms and shoulders which may be fatiguing and may also hinder blood flow, adding to discomfort and even the risk of injury. In addition, the wrist may be flexed (bent forward) to the keys, placing stress on forearm muscles and wrist tissues. Further, if the work surface is too low, the worker has to lean forward, placing stress on the arms and back.
Keywords:Key words: Video Display Terminals (VDT), Workstation, Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA).
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International Journal of Trade & Commerce (Vol: 5 Issue:2)
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