The introduction of the EU Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations has reinforced the employer's responsibility to apply good ergonomic principles in the workplace. The regulations aim to reduce the number of work related illnesses including backache, mental stress, eye strain and Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI).
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Zone 2 - Head, Neck & Shoulders
Avoid awkward neck movements.
Select correct monitor height (the top of the screen should be at eye level).
Sustain proper body posture (eyes, shoulders and hips in a straight line).
Zone 1 - Eyes
Ensure viewing distance from VDU is correct (380mm - 810mm).
Keep equipment clean & dust free.
Place the copyholder on the side of your dominant eye.
Reduce monitor brightness and static, minimise glare, reflection and on-screen flicker.
Zone 4 - Back
Select seat height for correct posture.
Avoid sitting in the same position for long periods.
Utilise well-positioned lumbar support.
Zone 3 - Forearms, Wrists & Hands
Avoid bending hands at the wrists when typing (wrists should remain at a similar height to the keyboard or mouse).
Forearms should be parallel to the floor.
Bottom of the elbow should be level with the home row of the keyboard.
Zone 5 - Legs & Feet
Use correct seat height (thighs parallel to the floor, feet flat, knees level with hips).
Ensure adequate space from back of knee to seat pan (min 50mm).
Support legs and feet.
