There are various health problems associated with the regular use of computers, and because of this employers must be aware of the regulations surrounding computer health and safety.
Employer regulations
The law states that an employer must provide or ensure:
Employer regulations
The law states that an employer must provide or ensure:
- tiltable screens
- anti-glare screen filters
- adjustable chairs
- foot supports
- suitable lighting
- workstations are not cramped
- when working working on a computer there are frequent breaks
- appropriate eye and eyesight tests by an optician
Note: These regulations apply only to offices - not to students or pupils in schools or colleges.
In order to provide the satisfactory equipment for their employees, employers use ergonomics to assist the equipment design process. It is the science concerned with designing safe and comfortable machines for humans. This includes furniture design and the design of parts of the computer like keyboards.
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General working environment
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Don't forget that rules for all electrical appliances apply in a computer room. This means:
In order to provide the satisfactory equipment for their employees, employers use ergonomics to assist the equipment design process. It is the science concerned with designing safe and comfortable machines for humans. This includes furniture design and the design of parts of the computer like keyboards.
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General working environment
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Don't forget that rules for all electrical appliances apply in a computer room. This means:
- there should be no trailing wires
- food and drink should not be placed near a machine
- electrical sockets must not be overloaded
- there must be adequate space around the machine
- heating and ventilation must be suitable
- lighting must be suitable with no glare or reflections
- benches must be strong enough to support the computers
