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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
checking the screen is well positioned and properly...
- Home Working
Make sure those working at home can achieve a comfortable,...
- 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
- 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.
Nov 25, 2021 · Workstation risk assessment. A workstation risk assessment is used to ensure that each individual worker has the correct equipment to enable them to work comfortably in front of the computer. This is engrained in health and safety legislation to help the workforce prevent injury.
Jul 31, 2023 · Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and looking at a computer screen can present certain risks to your health. If you work a lot with computers, understanding the risks and some health and safety precautions can help you avoid these health risks.
If using a number of paper documents, use document holder that sits between the worker and the monitor. 2. Head turned to the side, repeatedly or for a long time, when working. Position monitor directly in front of user. Place documents on holder located in line with the computer. 3. Neck tilted to the side, (i.e. holding phone between
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Tables of common MSD hazards, space to check "yes/no", and corrective options are provided to use if the hazard is present. Chairs, keyboard/mouse, monitors, and environmental components are covered.
