3. They know what the problems their workstation are and
whether they are comfortable not.
WORKSTATION RISK ASSESSMENT
A simple way carry out workstation risk assessment use checklist
such that shown later this section.Basic Electrical Installation Work
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FIGURE 8. Users can work through the check-
list themselves.
BREAKS
Breaking long spells display screen work helps prevent fatigue
and upper limb problems. trainer/assessor should then check
the completed checklist and resolve the problems which the user cannot
solve. For example, users may not know how the adjustment mechanism
actually operates their chair shorter user may benefit from foot-
rest shown Fig. Where possible encourage VDU users carry
.2
Examples good posture when using VDU equipment.2
● how adjust furniture avoid risks
● how organize the workstation avoid awkward repeated
stretching movements
● how avoid reflections and glare the monitor screen
● how organize working routines that there change activity
or break
● how adjust and clean the monitor screen
● how user might contribute workstation risk assessment
● who contact problems arise. 8.2, document holder may more convenient
for word processing users shown Fig.
When carrying out user training, the trainer might want consider using a
video, computer-based training programme, discussions seminars or
the HSE employee leaflet Working with VDUs which can obtained from
the address given Appendix B.
USER TRAINING
Good user training will normally cover the following topics:
● the operating hazards and risks described above
● the importance good posture and changing position shown in
Fig. 8. 8
