[Ergonomic problems in cash register jobs at self-service stores]. 
By means of inquiry and work place inspection health and ergonomic problems of jobs on diverse cash register systems were investigated, taking into account larger shopping centers as well as smaller self-service shops in various parts of Switzerland.  A lot of work place inconveniences, e.g. current of air = 62%, tiresome goods handling = 31%, limited scope for movement = 30%, unsuitable seat = 23%, etc.,  as also construction and arrangement short comings related to definite types of cash register boxes, obviously resulting in an increased incidence of bodily ailments (back pain = 55%, arm pain = 43% visual troubles = 42%, etc.)  were identified.  Based on this investigation and on ergonomic analysis of different types of work place arrangements, recommendations were made on the planning and construction of cash register set-ups and on the organisation of work.