Display Screen Equipment
The Department is required to comply with the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 which relate to the ergonomics and working environment associated with Display Screen Equipment.
The following links are to the School's Policy and the University documents,
Paper copies of the Workstation Risk Assessment Form are also available from Susan Bowman.
- Departmental Policy
- IfP Workstation Risk Assessment Form
- University Display Screen Equipment Policy
- Display Screen Eye Test Information
Additional information and advice for users experiences problems with use or ergonomics of their Display Screen Equipment can be obtained from the Occupational Health Unit by contacting Dominique.Desoutter, the University's Occupational Health Advisor, extn: 50-8192.
The Occupational health Unit offer the following on-line training on DSE and Ergonomics.
- Office Ergonomics Training Course (online PowerPoint slides available).
- Workstation Safety Plus on-line training course. (UoE only)
Remember extended use of Display Screen Equipment with poor ergonomics and/or environment can result in severe medical problems. Do not suffer in scilence!
Will Hossack