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.2 Are levels light, heat and noise comfortable? Y/N
4.Safe systems working
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2.
Manual handling lifting, transporting supporting loads hand by
bodily force.2 the software suitable for the work task? Y/N
5.1 the keyboard tiltable? Y/N
2. Whatever the heavy object is, must moved
thoughtfully and carefully, using appropriate lifting techniques personal
pain and injury are avoided. the surrounding environment risk free?
4.
A copy the full checklist can found the publication ‘VDUs, Easy
Guide the Regulations’. Does the furniture the work and user?
3.4 Are the characters the keys easily readable? Y/N
3. The load might any heavy object, printer, VDU, box
of tools stepladder. the software user friendly?
5.1 Can you comfortably use the software? Y/N
5.2 Can you find comfortable keyboard position? Y/N
2.2 the surface free reflections? Y/N
3.4 the adjustment mechanisms work? Y/N
3.3 Does the air feel comfortable terms temperature
and humidity? Y/N
5. 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’.1 there enough room change position and vary
movement? Y/N
4.3 the chair stable? Y/N
3.
Safe manual handling
Definition
Manual handling lifting, transport-
ing supporting loads hand by
bodily force. These
and other health and safety publications are available from the HSE; the
address given Appendix B.3 there enough space rest your hands front of
the keyboard? Y/N
2.1 the work surface large enough? Y/N
3. Many people hurt their back, arms and
. the keyboard comfortable?
2.5 Are you comfortable? Y/N
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