A copy the full checklist can found the publication ‘VDUs, Easy
Guide the Regulations’.1 the work surface large enough? Y/N
3.1 there enough room change position and vary
movement? Y/N
4.
Manual handling lifting, transporting supporting loads hand by
bodily force.
Safe manual handling
Definition
Manual handling lifting, transport-
ing supporting loads hand by
bodily force. the software user friendly?
5.2 Are levels light, heat and noise comfortable? Y/N
4. 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.3 Does the air feel comfortable terms temperature
and humidity? Y/N
5. Whatever the heavy object is, must moved
thoughtfully and carefully, using appropriate lifting techniques personal
pain and injury are avoided.Safe systems working
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2.2 the software suitable for the work task? Y/N
5.5 Are you comfortable? Y/N
4. Does the furniture the work and user?
3.1 the keyboard tiltable? Y/N
2.4 Are the characters the keys easily readable? Y/N
3.2 the surface free reflections? Y/N
3.3 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. the keyboard comfortable?
2.3 there enough space rest your hands front of
the keyboard? Y/N
2.1 Can you comfortably use the software? Y/N
5.4 the adjustment mechanisms work? Y/N
3.3 the chair stable? Y/N
3.2 Can you find comfortable keyboard position? Y/N
2. the surrounding environment risk free?
4. 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’. Many people hurt their back, arms and
