Users of assistive technology also require assistance with ergonomics

Issue title: Vision

Article type: Research Article

Authors: Long, Jennifer^;

Affiliations: Jennifer Long Visual Ergonomics, Katoomba, NSW, Australia | School of Optometry and Vision Science, UNSW, Australia

Note: [] Address for correspondence: Jennifer Long, PO Box 645, Katoomba, NSW 2780, Australia. Tel.: +61 2 4782 3472; E-mail: jlong@visualergonomics.com.au

Abstract: This case study describes an ergonomics workstation assessment conducted for an administrative worker with vision impairment due to keratoconus. The worker, PT, was provided with multiple assistive technology devices to help her with her work, but this resulted in an overcrowded workspace. The purpose of the workstation assessment was to assist the worker with her workstation arrangement to make it more comfortable and efficient. During the assessment, a range of physical, cognitive and organisational ergonomics issues were identified and addressed. Multidisciplinary teams are often used in the rehabilitation of workers with complex medical problems. An ergonomist can play a valuable role on this team.

Keywords: Vision impairment, multidisciplinary, rehabilitation, workstation assessment

DOI: 10.3233/WOR-2011-1153

Journal: Work, vol. 39, no. 1, pp. 79-84, 2011