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Ergonomics & Health and Safety

Ergonomics & Health and Safety. Quick Links – Menu. Instructions. Posture. If you want, you can jump straight to a section by clicking a button on the left. Then click the Home button in the bottom-right corner of each page to get back to this menu. Monitors. Input Devices.

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Ergonomics & Health and Safety

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  1. Ergonomics & Health and Safety Quick Links – Menu Instructions Posture If you want, you can jump straight to a section by clicking a button on the left. Then click the Home button in the bottom-right corner of each page to get back to this menu. Monitors Input Devices Computers and Stress Health & Safety Laws

  2. Posture Make sure you are as comfortable as possible when using a computer: • You should have an adjustable chair and monitor to get into the best position • Your forearms should be roughly horizontal • Your eyes should be level with the top of the screen

  3. Monitors Make the screen as easy to read as possible: • Keep it clean from dirt and fingerprints • Position the monitor to avoid glare from lights or windows • Use the Contrast and Brightness controls • Ensure that there is enough ambient light in the room

  4. Input Devices Reduce the risks of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI): • Tilt the keyboard with the feet at the back, allowing you to keep your arms straight • Rest your hands and arms when not typing or using a mouse • If possible use ergonomically designed keyboards and mice • Again - take frequent, regular breaks

  5. Computers and Stress Software should be designed with end-users in mind! • Ease of use – programs should be self explanatory, reliable and consistent with other programs as much as possible. • Sufficient Training – users should be left feeling confident, not confused! • Appropriateness to task – are you using the best type of program to do each piece of work? These are all fairly obvious points to consider, but they can all be too easily overlooked – creating stress!

  6. Health & Safety Laws The Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992: • Analyse workstations and their surroundings; if found to be unsafe they need to be made safe. • Ensure workstations meet minimum ergonomic requirements. • Plan work for users, allowing breaks or variations in their work so they are not doing computer-related tasks all day. • Provide free eye tests and possibly glasses to any worker that regularly uses computer screens. • Provide health and safety training and information on reducing risks.

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