heavy items and only using Poor workstation high shelves for light items layout and insufficient only. working space resulting in poor Training in lifting techniques posture. should be provided for Individuals with health anyone who undertakes lifting conditions, previous of heavy loads. back injuries etc affecting ability to safely handle items New and expectant mothers may be more susceptible to injury. Computer WRULD could develop as Where desktops, laptops and a result of notebooks are used as a workstation Inappropriate layout use* significant part of day-to-day or lack of awareness work, a Display Screen resulting in poor Equipment assessment must posture being be carried out. adopted when using Work should be planned to Display Screen include regular breaks from Equipment (DSE) the computer. Working for prolonged Training on general office or periods without specialist applications may be change of posture or required for software sufficient break. proficiency Electrical Could suffer electrical All portable electrical shock or burns if using safety equipment must be tested for electrical safety at correct Damaged portable intervals and labelled with the electrical appliances, date of the test. their cables, plugs Electrical cables and plugs e.g. lamps, fans, should be regularly visually photocopier, inspected by the user for
Poor workstation layout and insufficient working space resulting in poor posture. Individuals with health conditions, previous back injuries etc affecting ability to safely handle items New and expectant mothers may be more susceptible to injury. heavy items and only using high shelves for light items only. Training in lifting techniques should be provided for anyone who undertakes lifting of heavy loads. Computer workstation use* WRULD could develop as a result of Inappropriate layout or lack of awareness resulting in poor posture being adopted when using Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Working for prolonged periods without change of posture or sufficient break. Where desktops, laptops and notebooks are used as a significant part of day-to-day work, a Display Screen Equipment assessment must be carried out. Work should be planned to include regular breaks from the computer. Training on general office or specialist applications may be required for software proficiency Electrical safety Could suffer electrical shock or burns if using Damaged portable electrical appliances, their cables, plugs e.g. lamps, fans, photocopier, All portable electrical equipment must be tested for electrical safety at correct intervals and labelled with the date of the test. Electrical cables and plugs should be regularly visually inspected by the user for
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