COMMON HEALTH ISSUES INCLUDE;
- Eye strain
- Back pain
- Fatigue
- Stress
- Work-related upper limb disorder (W.R.U.L.D.) associated with repetitive use of keyboards and mouse for long periods of time.
CONTROL MEASURES
- Provide D.S.E. users with free eye test and if required spectacles for screen use.
- Provide basic D.S.E. workstation equipment that meets minimum standards in terms of good ergonomic design.
- Plan the user’s work so that they can take short frequent breaks from screen and keyboard use.
- Carry out workstation assessment of the user’s workstation to ensure that the equipment and environment meet minimum standards and the workstation can be adjusted to suit the user.
- Provide information and training to users on the potential health risks of D.S.E use and the preventive measures, in particular, the ergonomic use of the workstation.