Health hazards of operating video display terminals.

Today, millions of employees work on video display terminals (VDTs) and their numbers are growing. Concern over the health effects of operating VDTs is also growing as the hazards of working on these terminals are identified. This article discusses four major hazards associated with VDTs. Solutions to control these hazards and decrease employee symptoms are offered. Utilizing a theoretical framework of stress and stress reduction, solutions are presented, based on the multi-disciplined background of the occupational health nurse practitioner.