VDU Assessments

Overview

Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations, which came into force on 1st Nov 2007, Employers are obliged to carryout Visual Display Units (VDU) risk assessment on all work stations or where there has been changes to existing workstation or significant new work equipment.
It is essential that all VDU workstations reach the minimum Health & Safety requirements as set down in Schedule 4 of these regulations.

What does the VDU assessment look at?

A VDU assessment looks at three key areas; the employee, workstation and the work environment:  

• It is essential that the job fits the employee i.e. the employee can comfortably carry out the task.
• It is essential to assess the equipment used i.e. display screen, keyboard, desk and the chair.
• It is essential to review space requirements, lighting, reflections, glare, noise, heat and in some circumstances radiation.

Benefits of a VDU Assessment?

Reduces the risks of Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), Upper Limb Disorder (UPLD) or eye strain

• Advise on immediate ergonomic improvements that can be made to workstations
• Provide information & instruction to employees
• Ensure safe working environment for your employees
• Ensure employers legal compliant

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