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Health and Safety. Eyestrain Backache Repetitive Strain Injury Radiation. Eyestrain. The office should be well lit with blinds at windows Lighting should offer a contrast between the screen and surrounding area The image on screen should be stable and not flicker
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Health and Safety EyestrainBackacheRepetitive Strain InjuryRadiation
Eyestrain • The office should be well lit with blinds at windows • Lighting should offer a contrast between the screen and surrounding area • The image on screen should be stable and not flicker • The screen should tilt and swivel • A copyholder should be used • The employer should offer free and regular eye tests.
Backache • Operators should not be expected to work continuously at a VDU without regular breaks • The chair must be stable and allow the user freedom of movement • The seat should be adjustable in height • A footrest should be provided • Some form of exercise should be taken during lunch breaks
Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) • Keyboards should be separate from the VDU • The keyboard should have a matt surface • A wrist rest should be used • Ergonomic keyboards have been designed that place the hands at a more natural angle than the standard keyboard
Radiation – complete this slide • People at risk • Prevention/Protection