Health and Safety Requirements for Computer Workplace


DISPLAY SCREEN(MONITOR) :

  • Use the modern LED monitors of legible size.
  • The image on the screen should be stable with no flickering.
  • The screen must be free of reflective glare and reflection of liable to cause discomfort to the user.

KEYBOARD :

  • It should tilt and separate from the screen to find a comfortable working position and avoid fatigue in the arms or hands.
  • The space in front of the keyboard must be sufficient to provide support for the hands and arms of the user.

WORK SURFACE :

  • The work desk should be sufficiently large and allow a flexible arrangement of the screen, keyboard, documents and related equipment.

WORK CHAIR :

  • Chair must be stable and allow the user to move easily and find a comfortable position.
  • It should be adjustable in height.
  • We users feet must be placed flat on the floor or a footrest should be used.

SPACE REQUIREMENTS :

  • Workstation must provide sufficient space for the user to change position and vary moments.
  • The user should have enough desk space for the equipment they use.

LIGHTING :

  • There must be satisfactory lighting conditions with appropriate contrast between the screen and background environment.
  • Prevent possible disturbing glare and reflections on the screen.

REFLECTIONS AND GLARE :

  • Sources of light such as windows and other openings, transparent or translucid walls, and brightly coloured fixtures or walls cause no direct glare and no distracting reflections on the screen.
  • Windows shall be fitted with a suitable system of adjustable covering to attenuate the daylight that falls on the workstation.

NOISE AND HEAT :

  • Noise emitted by equipment should not distract the attention.
  • Use Noise cancelling earphones.
  • Equipment may not produce excess heat.


CAUTIONS WHILE WORKING ON THE COMPUTER

☞Battery Backup System.

☞Removing Ornaments.

☞Unplug All Power Sources And Cables.

☞Overheat Of Modern Processor.

☞Loose Cables And Wires.

☞Avoid Water At All The Times When Working With Electricity.

☞Never Touch Or Try Repairing Any Electrical Equipment With Wet Hands.