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Computer use in cold environments.

A C Blomkvist¹, G Gard

¹Department of Human Work Science, University of Luleå, Sweden. acbmodem@algonet.se

Applied Ergonomics

|June 16, 2000

Summary

Working in cold environments impacts computer use, particularly data entry. Using a pen for input and supportive racks for portable workstations are recommended for cold conditions.

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Area of Science:

Ergonomics
Environmental Health

Background:

Cold environments pose challenges for computer-based tasks.
Existing literature highlights general effects of cold on workers.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate computer work conditions in cold environments.
To understand finger use for data entry in cold conditions.

Main Methods:

Field study involving five workplaces.
Observation of work content and computer usage.
Analysis of effects of cold on manual tasks and data input.

Main Results:

Work in the cold aligns with literature findings.
Manual lifting of heavy goods is the most impairing activity.
Strenuous postures and cold fingers affect computer users.
Pen use for data entry (touch pen or key pressing) is noted.
Supportive racks are suggested for portable workstations.

Conclusions:

Cold environments necessitate ergonomic considerations for computer work.
Optimizing data entry methods, such as pen use, can mitigate cold-related impairments.
Workstation design, including supportive racks, can improve conditions.

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