Visual Display Units in the Place of Work - Checklists for the Use of
The Guidelines for Using Computers has replaced document as the source of current knowledge on this subject.
These checklists may be used to identify hazards in the VDU workplace.
Table of Contents
Checklist 1. Monitoring Hazards of VDU Work: Work Organisation (see VDU Code Section 2.3)
Task Specification
Supervision Practices
Workload
Work Monitoring
Taking Breaks
Staff Numbers
Pregnancy
Summary
Recommendations
Checklist 2. Visual Display Unit Selection (see VDU Code Section 2.4)
VDU Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse and Other Input Devices
Conclusions
Checklist 3. Identifying Hazard of VDU Workstation Design (see VDU Code Section 2.5)
Operator Details
Desk
VDU Support
Chair
Footrest
Copy Holder
Wrist-rest and Headset
Training
Summary
Recommendations
Checklist 4. Evaluation of Workplace Visual Conditions (see VDU Code Section 2.6)
Personal Details
Workplace Details
Possible Glare Sources
Training
Workstation Arrangement
Illuminance
Recommendations