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> I'd be interesting in hearing more about positioning light sources.
> OSHA has a small publication on VDT fatigue, but it's kinda old. It
> notes some important items like positioning light sources. I'll see if
> I still have it.
The wording in the original article was something along the lines of
"position light sources perpendicular to the VDT screen." Other bits of
advise which I heed are 1.) keep an even amount of ambient light -- avoid
bright spots in a generally dark room. 2. Do not position lights directly
above the VDT. 3. Do not position a light such that you can see its
reflection on your monitor. 4. Avoid anti-glare filters which reduce
contrast (the mesh screen things are crappy -- get an etched glass one or
better yet, get a monitor with an etched tube (polarized)).
The way I have lights set up in my office is sort of unique. I use two
lamps with reading lights (170 watt soft white bulbs). My office has the
same ambience as my living room, and pretty much everyone finds it relaxing
and easy on the eyes.
I've also used 500 watt halogen lamps instead of the incandecent (sp?)
variety. I liked those quite a bit, but lately I've prefered the
living room ambience produced by the reading lamps. Maybe I'll add a
fireplace....
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Houston, TX 77084
