Health+and+Safety+Regulations

What is it?
Regulations that have been made to protect the health and the safety of people when they are working.

Key points

 * Health and Safety Display Screen Equipment Regulations**
 * users who work with display screens should take regular breaks
 * users have a right to have an eye/eyesight test before the start employment and at regular intervals
 * a user's workstation (i.e. their computer equipment and surround work area) should be assessed to reduce any health and safety risks
 * users should be given health and safety training


 * Seating and posture**
 * Seat should have
 * an adjustable back rest
 * good back support
 * adjustable height
 * arms horizontal to the desk
 * Footrest should be provided if feet are not flat on the floor
 * Mouse and keyboard should be within reach allowing arms to be at right angles
 * Minimum wrist movement
 * Adjustable screen height
 * Space on desk to rest wrists

RSI - Repetitive Strain Injury. Pain usually associated with doing a particular activity repeatedly or for a long period of time, for example using a keyboard or mouse. PAT - Portable Appliance Testing. Regular tests should be carried out on electrical equipment used by employees.