Table of Contents
- 1 What are the risks of using display screen equipment?
- 2 When using display screen equipment it’s recommended that the eyes are rested from the screen every?
- 3 Why is work health and safety important?
- 4 How is computer health and safety used?
- 5 What are the health risks of display screen equipment?
- 6 What do you need to know about health and safety regulations?
What are the risks of using display screen equipment?
The main health risks that arise from work with display screen equipment are fatigue, eye strain, upper limb problems and backache. These problems can arise from overuse of display screen equipment or improper use, for example where a workstation is not set up properly for the user.
What factors affect health and safety in the workplace?
Workplace health, safety and welfare
- Temperature and humidity.
- Ventilation.
- Ergonomics / physical arrangement of work area & equipment.
- Space, lighting and cleanliness of the work area.
What are the health risks of using computers?
Health risks from computer games
- Overuse injuries of the hand.
- Obesity.
- Muscle and joint problems.
- Eyestrain.
- Behavioural problems including aggressive behaviour.
- Photosensitive epileptic seizures (caused by flashing or rapidly changing lights – this is rare).
When using display screen equipment it’s recommended that the eyes are rested from the screen every?
For your eyes, try the 20-20-20 rule – every 20 minutes, look up from your screen at something about 20 feet away for about 20 seconds. This gives the muscles in your eyes a chance to relax.
How can you avoid health problems when using display screens?
easiest if the screen is not directly facing windows or bright lights. Adjust curtains or blinds to prevent intrusive light. Make sure there is space under the desk to move legs. Avoid excess pressure from the edge of seats on the backs of legs and knees.
What are the most common health problems that display screen equipment users report?
Display screen equipment (DSE) is equipment with a graphic or alphanumeric display screen, e.g. PCs, laptops, smartphones and tablets. Regular use of DSE has been linked with the development of a number of health problems, the most common being musculoskeletal problems, headaches and eye fatigue.
Why is work health and safety important?
WHS promotes and works to ensure the prevention of accidents and other incidents at a work environment. By so doing, employers and even employees can get the most out of their time and effort. In other words, WHS is important because it saves time and improves productivity.
How does safety affect health?
A safe and healthy workplace not only protects workers from injury and illness, it can also lower injury/illness costs, reduce absenteeism and turnover, increase productivity and quality, and raise employee morale. In other words, safety is good for business.
What is health and safety in computers?
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 set out how employers should handle the risk of working with computer equipment. These regulations place obligations on employers whose employees use display screen equipment (e.g. computers and laptops) daily for continuous periods of an hour or more.
How is computer health and safety used?
The law states that an employer must:
- provide tiltable screens.
- provide anti-glare screen filters.
- provide adjustable chairs.
- provide foot supports.
- make sure lighting is suitable.
- make sure workstations are not cramped.
- plan work at a computer so that there are frequent breaks.
Who has responsibility for Health and Safety in the workplace?
Don’t forget, employees and the self employed have important responsibilities too. It is an employer’s duty to protect the health, safety and welfare of their employees and other people who might be affected by their business. Employers must do whatever is reasonably practicable to achieve this.
Why is it the responsibility of all workers to identify potential hazards in the workplace?
The most obvious of the reasons why identifying hazards in the workplace is important. It’s impossible to remove or mitigate something you are unaware of; once the hazards have been identified they can be handled properly, reducing or eliminating the risk of injury or death.
What are the health risks of display screen equipment?
1. Display screen equipment (DSE) health risks Incorrect use of DSE or poorly designed workstations or work environments can lead to problems in as well as fatigue and eye strain. The causes of health problems may not always be obvious but can often be categorised as mental stress.
Why is health and safety important at work?
The management of health and safety at work is a vital role and involves constantly learning and developing safe systems of work to ensure your workplace and employees are always kept safe.
When did health and safety at Work Regulations come into effect?
1. The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999 Also known as the ‘Management Regs’, these came into effect in 1993. Main employer duties under the Regulations include: making ‘assessments of risk’ to the health and safety of its workforce, and to act upon risks they identify, so as to reduce them (Regulation 3);
What do you need to know about health and safety regulations?
Under these Regulations, employers are required to report a wide range of work-related incidents, injuries and diseases to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), or to the nearest local authority environmental health department.