Plasma monitors work differently to the traditional cathode ray televisions. Each pixel is made up of a red, blue and green light, which then combine to produce any colour on the spectrum. This allows for a brighter image that can be seen from almost any angle. The development of the plasma monitor allows for the technology to be housed in a thinner casing, thus requiring less space at the workstation.
Workplace solutions and adjustments
Flat panel monitors should generally be positioned no greater than an arms length from the user with the eyes resting in approximately the top third of the screen (standard screens). The monitor should be positioned directly in front of the user to minimise the need to rotate either the neck or lower back to work for sustained periods:
For further information about alternative types of monitors and their benefits see the links below:
References
Harris, T 2010, How Plasma Displays Work, HowStuffWorks Inc, Atlanta, viewed 18 July 2010, http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/plasma-display.htm.
Vision Australia 2010, Purchasing a computer monitor, Vision Australia, Enfield, viewed 18 July 2010, http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/info.aspx?page=912.
WorkSafe Australia 1994, National Code of Practice for the Prevention of Occupational Overuse Syndrome, Commonwealth Government of Australia, Canberra, viewed 18 July 2010, http://safeworkaustralia.gov.au/NR/rdonlyres/A7C1F830-9975-436A-8BE2-5E4FEDAA3312/0/OOS_COP_NOHSC2013_1994.pdf.