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The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 came into effect from January 1993.They require employers to minimise the risks in VDU work by ensuring that workplace and jobs are well designed - this can only be achieved by a 'competent person' carrying out a formal workplace assessment These regulations do not contain detailed technical specifications for equipment, nor do they list approved equipment. Instead they set more general objectives relating to examining the workstation environment and any special needs of the individual and then taking steps to reduce any risks identified.
There is a short publication from the HSE entitled 'Working with VDUs' which provides general guidance on good practice. The Regulations set out a number of criteria relating to workstations including general recommendations on features for:
* DSE screens
* DSE keyboards
* Desktops
* Seating
* Environmental Factors
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 provides greater detail concerning the overall management and administration of health and safety including the requirement to use 'competent persons' to carry out Health and Safety risk assessments and the requirement to maintain records of risk assessments carried out..
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 sets out general requirements relating to health and safety in the workplace. Many of these, with regard to office environments, relate to the provision of information on Health and Safety matters and also relate to 'good housekeeping' and 'duty of care' obligations.
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 sets out general requirements relating to the employer's responsibility to not discriminate against disabled people in the workplace. A major facet of this Act is to place a duty on the employer to make adjustments and alterations to premises to accommodate disabled staff and to acquire or modify equipment in the workplace, if required to enable a disabled employee to carry out their duties comfortably and efficiently.
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 also sets out the general responsibilities of the employer with regards to health and safety within indoor environments. Compliance with the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for these requirements can be used by an employer as a defence against damages claims from employees.
Please remember that the aim of a workstation assessment is to examine the health and safety aspects of the work carried out, in particular in terms of possible physical discomfort or stress which, if left unchecked, could cause ill health or exacerbate pre-existing conditions.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any other information on ergonomic workplace issues, we would be delighted to visit and advise further on our services and products.
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There is a short publication from the HSE entitled 'Working with VDUs' which provides general guidance on good practice. The Regulations set out a number of criteria relating to workstations including general recommendations on features for:
* DSE screens
* DSE keyboards
* Desktops
* Seating
* Environmental Factors
The Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1992 provides greater detail concerning the overall management and administration of health and safety including the requirement to use 'competent persons' to carry out Health and Safety risk assessments and the requirement to maintain records of risk assessments carried out..
The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 sets out general requirements relating to health and safety in the workplace. Many of these, with regard to office environments, relate to the provision of information on Health and Safety matters and also relate to 'good housekeeping' and 'duty of care' obligations.
The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 sets out general requirements relating to the employer's responsibility to not discriminate against disabled people in the workplace. A major facet of this Act is to place a duty on the employer to make adjustments and alterations to premises to accommodate disabled staff and to acquire or modify equipment in the workplace, if required to enable a disabled employee to carry out their duties comfortably and efficiently.
The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 also sets out the general responsibilities of the employer with regards to health and safety within indoor environments. Compliance with the Approved Code of Practice (ACOP) for these requirements can be used by an employer as a defence against damages claims from employees.
Please remember that the aim of a workstation assessment is to examine the health and safety aspects of the work carried out, in particular in terms of possible physical discomfort or stress which, if left unchecked, could cause ill health or exacerbate pre-existing conditions.
Please do not hesitate to contact us for any other information on ergonomic workplace issues, we would be delighted to visit and advise further on our services and products.
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