The load might any heavy object, printer, VDU, box
of tools stepladder. These
and other health and safety publications are available from the HSE; the
address given Appendix B.5 Are you comfortable? Y/N
4.
Safe manual handling
Definition
Manual handling lifting, transport-
ing supporting loads hand by
bodily force.2 Are levels light, heat and noise comfortable? Y/N
4.2 the software suitable for the work task? Y/N
5.1 there enough room change position and vary
movement? Y/N
4.Safe systems working
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2.3 there enough space rest your hands front of
the keyboard? Y/N
2.1 the work surface large enough? Y/N
3. the software user friendly?
5.3 Have you had enough training? Y/N
A copy all risk assessments carried out should placed dedicated
file which can then held the trainer/assessor other responsible
person.1 the keyboard tiltable? Y/N
2.3 Does the air feel comfortable terms temperature
and humidity? Y/N
5.2 Can you find comfortable keyboard position? Y/N
2. the surrounding environment risk free?
4.
Manual handling lifting, transporting supporting loads hand by
bodily force.3 the chair stable? Y/N
3.1 Can you comfortably use the software? Y/N
5. Many people hurt their back, arms and
.
A copy the full checklist can found the publication ‘VDUs, Easy
Guide the Regulations’. Other relevant publications include ‘Display
Screen Equipment Work and Guidance Regulations L26’ and ‘Industry
Advisory (General) leaflet IND(G) 36(L) 1993 Working with VDUs’.4 Are the characters the keys easily readable? Y/N
3. Whatever the heavy object is, must moved
thoughtfully and carefully, using appropriate lifting techniques personal
pain and injury are avoided. Does the furniture the work and user?
3.2 the surface free reflections? Y/N
3.4 the adjustment mechanisms work? Y/N
3. the keyboard comfortable?
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