| Abstract |
This revised legal publication gives detailed and comprehensive guidance about work with display screen equipment or VDUs. It describes what to do to comply with the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992. It covers offices and other environments where display screen equipment may be used. The publication sets out information, explanation or advice on each main part of the Regulations, with extracts from the Regulations. It gives advice on how to avoid the main health risks associated with display screen equipment work, which can include musculoskeletal disorders, visual fatigue and mental stress. Contents: Introduction; Citation, commencement, interpretation and application; Analysis of workstations to assess and reduce risks; Requirements for workstations; Daily work routine of users; Eyes and eyesight; Provision of training; Provision of information; Exemption certificates; Extension outside Great Britain; Minimum requirements for workstations; Guidance on workstation minimum requirements; Health effects of DSE work and principles of successful prevention, treatment and rehabilitation; Work with portable DSE; Work with a mouse, trackball or other pointing device; VDU workstation checklist; Sources of information and advice; References and further reading. |
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