1. Display Screen Equipment
Ergonomics
&
Safe Working Practices
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2. Health Risks Stress Neck and back pain RSI Eye strain Headaches
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3. Working Safely With Display Screen Equipment
Good posture
Right equipment
Proper setup
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4. Display Screen Equipment
Good Posture
Arm position
Head/eye position
Position at desk
Glare/reflection
Right Equipment
Adjustable seat
Space on desk
Foot stool
Document holder
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5. Display Screen Equipment
Set Up
Screen position
Keyboard position
Chair
Work Patterns
Take breaks
Vary work
Look to infinity
Wear glasses if required
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6. Welfare Facilities
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7. Welfare Facilities Subsidised canteen Lockers Toilet facilities
Rest areas
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8. Housekeeping It is your responsibility to keep your working
environment clean and tidy.
This means putting things
in bins, sweeping the floor and wiping down your
machinery or work bench daily.
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9. Summary You have a legal duty to protect your own safety and others.
Follow the advice of safety notices.
Report any safety concerns to your manager.
Don’t undertake tasks you have not been trained to do.
Do not enter restricted areas without authority.
Keep access routes clear.
Maintain good housekeeping standards.
In the event of a fire, raise the alarm.
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10. Summary If in doubt ASK FOR HELP!
Use materials and chemicals in accordance with manufacturers instructions.
Do not carry out electrical repairs.
Wear personal protective equipment provided.
Always be aware of what is going on around you.
If in doubt ASK FOR HELP!
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