Display Screen Equipment - Users

Workstation EquipmentEnvironment DeskMonitorLighting ChairHard DriveHeating FootrestMouseNoise KeyboardHumidity What’s involved:

Main Health Risks Cumulative Strain Disorder “eye strain” Fatigue and stress May aggravate existing problems Back pain Neck pain Carpel tunnel syndrome

Chair

Monitor Screen distance & angle Position the screen perpendicular to any windows to avoid reflective glare

Keyboard

Mouse Never over reach

Planning Work Ensure variety is built into your workday (i.e: computer work broken up by non computer work) If possible breaks should be taken away from the screen and keyboard Take some time to stretch limbs as well

DSE Assessments All departments have DSE assessors who are trained to trouble shoot problems experienced by users The OH Department can also offer specialist advice to users Computer H & S information is also accessible on College Web Pages