This document discusses display screen equipment (DSE) and the potential risks associated with its use. It defines DSE as any electronic screen used to display alphanumeric or graphic information regardless of the display process. It notes some alleged health risks from DSE use like epilepsy and dermatitis were unfounded, but visual and postural fatigue are risks. It also discusses work-related upper limb disorders and measures employers should take like improving workstation design, adjusting workloads, providing wrist supports and training to prevent repetitive strain injuries. Finally, it outlines the UK's Health and Safety (DSE) Regulations 1992 which require workstation risk analyses and provision of training and information to operators.
2. What is display screen
equipment ? graphic display screen
Any alphanumeric or
regardless of the display process involved.
Covers both conventional (cathode ray tube)
display screens and other display processes
3. DSE – the risks..
Allegations of contracting epilepsy
and facial dermatitis, exposure to
electromagnetic radiation and adverse
affects on pregnant workers
have proved unfounded
11. Regulation 2
Workstation risk analyses
Regulation 4
Daily work routine
Regulation 5
Eyes and eyesight
Regulation 6
Provision of training
Regulation 7
Provision of information
