This is true both for healthy workers, physically challenged workers and people already suffering from cumulative trauma disorders. A scrapbook of illustrated examples of things that are hard to use because they do not follow human factors principles. Computers and Health Individual and Institutional Protective Measures by Daniel A. Updegrove and Kimberly H. Updegrove is a 1991, but still extremely valid examination of workplace ergonomics. A good chair is ergonomically designed - fashioned to fit the body s shape while at work. As with cars, chairs are giving up artistic details and looking more aerodynamic in design.
Ergonomic creations take aesthetics into account, but form takes a back seat to function.
In Guidelines for Telecommunications Access we found some enlightening information concerning furniture and office design for blind and deaf workers. Ted Boardman of the Hoosier Times has a few pointers about setting up a home office. Worth a visit. Lee states that conventional wisdom assumes the computer to be the most important piece of equipment for computing. Choosing a Computer Keyboard System Slide show presentation by Alan Hedge, Director, Human Factors and Ergonomics Laboratory, Cornell University, Dept.