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US research shows extra breaks help VDU workers
08 August 2007
Researchers at the US National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) have shown that more frequent breaks reduce fatigue and increase productivity.
The NIOSH researchers observed a group of date-entry clerks. All workers spent 4 weeks with 'conventional' breaks (two 15 minute breaks per day) and 4 weeks with an extra four 5 minute breaks per day. Results showed eyestrain and discomfort were significantly reduced by the supplementary breaks. Data entry was significantly faster, so work output was maintained despite the extra 20 minutes break time.
The report was published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine.
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