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Occupational Medicine 1991;41:113-116
© 1991 Society of Occupational Medicine

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A Cross-Sectional Study of Health Complaints Among 79 Data Entry Operators Using Video Display Terminals

C. W. L. PICKETT and R. E. M. LEES

Occupational Health Centre, Queen's University Kingston, Ontario, Canada

This paper reports on the findings of a cross-sectional study of 79 data entry clerks employed by an Ontario-based organization in five separate offices. The study was conducted to identify factors associated with physical complaints experienced by these office workers. A large percentage of the data entry clerks' reported chronic physical complaints (eyestrain, musculo-skeletal pains, headache) as well as emotional or mental stress which they felt were associated with their occupation. Poorly designed overhead lighting systems in all offices contributed to both eyestrain and headache. Duration of employment as a data entry operator within the organization was not associated with stress or physical health complaints. The presence of an adjustable workstation did not in itself guarantee any protection from these conditions. Highly significant associations between occupational stress levels and some physical complaints were observed. The presence of these associations indicated that the management of both physical and stress complaints within these office environments should be tackled simultaneously.

Requests for reprints should be addressed to: Dr R. E. M. Lees, Director, Occupational Health Centre, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada K7L 3N6


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