This briefing provides essential information to staff who use computers, tablets and other devices with visual displays.
The aim of this Safety Briefing - Display Screen Equipment is to ensure that workers understand the health risks of working with computers etc. over prolonged periods of time and how to reduce these risks.
If a workstation is not set up correctly, or if mobile devices are used for long periods of time, workers may experience fatigue, eye strain, upper limb problems, back, neck or shoulder pain and headaches.
The briefing includes a list of measures which employees can implement for themselves. The idea is to instil good habits so that they are much less likely to suffer from the types of symptom described.
Attendees must take note of the following key points: