Year: 1988
Type: report
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Data from a detailed evaluation of environmental conditions in three U.S. Army field stations are presented.Three field stations were evaluated: Kunia, Hawaii; Augsburg, West Germany; and Berlin, West Germany.Results from a questionnaire administered to over 600 people at all sites in three job types (operator, analyst, and administrative/other) are given which indicate major concerns with conditions such as temperature, lighting, space, furniture, equipment functioning, and general environmental quality.Physical data obtained from measurements of over 270 workstations indicated the presence of cold temperatures, low light levels, reduced VDT screen contrast, glare, and distracting noises.The report provides the basic data which support the concerns expressed by Headquarters; namely, that field station personnel perform their jobs under conditions likely to impair their effectiveness.Suggestions for improving conditions are given in a companion report by Rubin and Collins
Authors: Belinda L Collins, Arthur I Rubin
Language: English
Subfield: Architecture
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
OpenAlex ID: W10728028