Abstract
In recent years, the computer has become indispensable with introduction of O.A. equipment in most offices to enhance work efficiency. Especially in our time, there is a surfeit of information society. Human beings are always exposed to many stimuli. In such a condition we are beginning to feel both physical and emotional stress. Exceeding the limit can cause psychosomatic problems. So it is important to design an efficient work environment which causes the least burden in consideration of human health. Therefore this paper presents a proposal to design factors for a reasonable work environment in Visual Display Terminal (VDT) work in consideration of the influence which work environment factors have on productivity and workload. The method of research used to observe and measure the influence which fragrance and size of office factors have on a worker in VDT work was based on experimental approach. The evaluation index used in this study was obtained from productivity (Quantity, Quality), workload (EEG), a survey of subjective symptoms and eye fatigue. As a result of research, the awaking fragrances of a 20% density and size of office (4m×4m×2m) were found to be important as a reasonable work environment factor in VDT work, and the multiplier effect of them is shown.
