Nine hours of dashboards
Leo cleans survey results all day. He looks at two screens for nine hours. By Friday his neck aches, his wrists are sore and his eyes sting.
Nobody did anything on purpose. Is this the employer's problem? Under UK law, a lot of it is.
Key words
| Word | What it means | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Display screen equipment | a screen, keyboard and mouse used for work | a desktop computer or a laptop |
| Workstation | the desk, chair and equipment one person uses | |
| Assessment | a check to find problems and decide what to do | |
| Mitigate | to make a risk smaller | |
| Safe working practice | a habit that keeps you from harm | a short break every hour |
| User | a member of staff who uses a screen for much of their normal work |
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By the end of this lesson
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I can name the risks of screen work and the steps an employer takes to cut them.
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Screen work has its own rules
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 apply to staff who use a screen as a big part of their work. Long screen work can cause eye strain, neck and back pain, and sore wrists and hands.
The employer has four duties.
What the employer does for screen users
| Duty | What it looks like |
|---|---|
| Assess each workstation | Check the chair, desk height, screen position, light and glare |
| Reduce the risks, including breaks | Plan short breaks or a change of task away from the screen |
| Provide an eye test if asked | The employer pays for the test when a user asks for one |
| Give training and information | Show staff how to set up a chair and screen, and how to take breaks |
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