Hazard 32: Visual Display Screens – Office Computers and Editing Equipment
The Legislation
The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992
The Health and Safety Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992
The Risks
back strain
eye strain
repetitive strain injury
Those most at Risk
Editors, graphics journalists, office workers, PAs, secretaries, studio staff.
If you use a VDU or display screen as a significant part of your work then you will come under the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992 – especially those who are highly dependent on VDUs or have little choice about using them as part of their work. This includes temporary workers and the self-employed who may ...
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