D oes the electronic workplace present special health hazards? Do video dis-play terminals
(VDTs) emit harmful nonionizing radiation that causes birth defects, spontaneous abortions …

Potential health hazards related to the use of VDTs are discussed. Various studies have
suggested that a poorly designed workplace can cause muscoloskeletal problems and …

The atmospheric environment in which video display terminal (VDT) operators work
seemingly provokes a significant amount of discomfort and complaints. Safety professionals …

Video display terminals (VDT) have become an important tool in the workplace.
Accompanying this growth is a growing concern regarding possible health hazards for those …

Drawing upon the latest and most reliable research, the book treats radiation, making it clear
precisely what is generated by VDTs [video display terminals], in what amount, and with …

Use of visual display terminals (VDTs) was examined in a case‐control study of pregnancy
outcome among 1,583 pregnant women who attended three Kaiser Permanente obstetrics …

Extensive use of video display terminals (VDTs) and reports of suspected adverse health
effects attributed to their operation have increased operator concern and interest …

A CRT converts electrical signals into a visual display that is readable by humans. Principal
areas of concern regarding the health effects of using CRTs as video display terminals …

I''s been a long time coming," says Philip Bierbaum of the National Institute for Occupational
Safety and Health (NIOSH). After 4 years of planning, the agency on 6 Juine finally won …