2 Can you find comfortable keyboard position? Y/N
2.4 the adjustment mechanisms work? Y/N
3. The load might any heavy object, printer, VDU, box
of tools stepladder.1 the work surface large enough? Y/N
3.2 the surface free reflections? Y/N
3.2 the software suitable for the work task? Y/N
5. These
and other health and safety publications are available from the HSE; the
address given Appendix B.
A copy the full checklist can found the publication ‘VDUs, Easy
Guide the Regulations’.
Safe manual handling
Definition
Manual handling lifting, transport-
ing supporting loads hand by
bodily force. Many people hurt their back, arms and
.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. Whatever the heavy object is, must moved
thoughtfully and carefully, using appropriate lifting techniques personal
pain and injury are avoided.3 there enough space rest your hands front of
the keyboard? Y/N
2.3 the chair stable? Y/N
3. the keyboard comfortable?
2. the software user friendly?
5.1 there enough room change position and vary
movement? Y/N
4.1 the keyboard tiltable? Y/N
2.5 Are you comfortable? Y/N
4.3 Does the air feel comfortable terms temperature
and humidity? Y/N
5. the surrounding environment risk free?
4.4 Are the characters the keys easily readable? Y/N
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2. Does the furniture the work and user?
3.2 Are levels light, heat and noise comfortable? Y/N
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’.
Manual handling lifting, transporting supporting loads hand by
bodily force.1 Can you comfortably use the software? Y/N
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