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As an employer, you must protect your workers from the health risks of working with display screen equipment such as PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones.
- Workstation Assessments
If workers use display screen equipment (DSE) daily, as part...
- Eye Test
The law says employers must arrange an eye test for display...
- Home Working
work at home on a permanent or long-term basis; routinely...
- L26
Scoping the main health risks associated with display screen...
- Training and Information
Employers must provide health and safety training and...
- Epilepsy
You can safely work with display screen equipment (DSE) if...
- Work Routine
The law says employers must plan work so there are breaks or...
- DSE Research Reports
Health and Safety of Portable Display Screen Equipment;...
- Workstation Assessments
Training should include guidance on good posture when working with DSE. This page will help employers and workers to understand what good posture looks like when using display screen equipment...
- Upper and Lower Back Pain
- Repetitive Strain Injury
- Strain in Legs and Feet
- Eye Strain and Headaches
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When sat in your desk chair, your spine should be in an upright position. Avoid slouching down into your chair or leaning forward onto the desk, as this can cause strains, aches and pains. Your lower back (lumbar) should be supported by the chair or a cushion so that sitting upright doesn’t feel uncomfortable or unnatural. To help keep your back fr...
There should be enough room in front of your keyboard to support both your forearms and your wrists on the desk. Push your computer screen and your keyboard back a bit if necessary. This desk support helps prevent your arms from becoming tired or achy. When typing, keep your wrists straight. If you have to bend your wrists upwards to reach the keyb...
Your desk chair should be positioned so that you can sit comfortably with your feet flat on the floor and your lower legs vertical. Use a footrest underneath your desk if you need more support, or if the chair is putting pressure on your thighs. Make sure that there’s enough space to change position and stretch your legs out every now and then, too...
Prolonged use of a screen can cause visual fatigue and eye strain, so it’s important to look after your eye health. If your job involves working with a display screen for the majority of your day, whether it’s a desktop computer or a tablet, then your employer is required to provide you with eye tests so you can make sure you’re able to see the scr...
Mar 24, 2023 · Ensuring the safety of employees during prolonged computer use and screen exposure is an obligation for all employers. This guide offers an easy to understand overview of workstation and visual display unit (VDU) regulations in the UK.
Feb 24, 2023 · DSE (Display Screen Equipment) What Can Go Wrong? • If you are working with computers whether at home or in the office for extended periods, with poor posture and inadequate breaks you may...
The most common hazards come from sitting at a computer for long periods. Bad posture is one of the most common issues identified in a DSE risk assessment, and can result in severe back, neck, shoulder or arm pain, or worse, spine disorders.
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Jul 27, 2023 · Working with DSE often involves sitting at a desk for long periods and this is where the hazards lie: Musculoskeletal Conditions. Long hours at a computer cause strain on our fingers, neck, back and wrists.
