Table 3.
Workplace specifications and ergonomic equipment of pathologists in Switzerland
| Characteristics | Yes (%) | No (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Office |
|
|
| At least one window |
159 (97.5%) |
2 (1.2%) |
| Air conditioning |
36 (22.1%) |
122 (74.8%) |
| Shared with colleagues |
54 (33.1%) |
105 (64.4%) |
| Microscope |
|
|
| Tube adjustable in height |
95 (58.3%) |
65 (39.9%) |
| Regularly serviced |
130 (79.8%) |
28 (17.2%) |
| Allows horizontal line of sight |
99 (60.7%) |
61 (37.4%) |
| Office chair |
|
|
| Individually adjustable |
149 (91.4%) |
11 (6.7%) |
| Ergonomically optimised |
66 (40.5%) |
94 (57.7%) |
| Office desk |
|
|
| Sufficiently adjustable in height |
62 (38.0%) |
99 (60.7%) |
| Big enough |
118 (72.4%) |
43 (26.4%) |
| Inclination adjustable | 6 (3.7%) | 155 (95.1%) |