and also to ensure that there is no loose or trailing clothing which could become caught in the treadmill belt or other moving parts. Oculus Rift:. Occlusion of Rift is tethered to PC workstations to be vision can cause trip hazard.. used seated only. Separate risk assessment 4x3=12 1x3=3 L necessary for applications using the Rift while moving around Oculus Rift Prolonged use All users to be advised of potential adverse may cause nausea and effects before use (eye strain, nausea, dizziness dizziness, blurred vision) and advised to stop use immediately if any adverse effects are noticed. Use limited to 15 mins without a break (of at least 15 minutes). All users to be asked and observed for signs of 4x1=4 2x1=2 L adverse effects before leaving the VR suite. Any signs or symptoms of adverse affects (blurred vision, nausea, dizziness) and the user will remain in the VR lab and be monitored for 15 mins. If symptoms persist after this time then first aid assistance should be requested Tracking system may cause interference to Eletro Magnetic Field pacemakers when switched on. Warnings on doors, all new visitors asked about pacemakers or metal implants, or shrapnel before entering the room. If a potential 2x4=8 1x4=4 M visitor reports that they have any of the above, then the magnetic tracking system must be switched off and disconnected before the user is permitted to enter the VR suite.
and also to ensure that there is no loose or trailing clothing which could become caught in the treadmill belt or other moving parts. Oculus Rift:. Occlusion of vision can cause trip hazard.. 4x3=12 Rift is tethered to PC workstations to be used seated only. Separate risk assessment necessary for applications using the Rift while moving around 1x3=3 L Oculus Rift Prolonged use may cause nausea and dizziness 4x1=4 All users to be advised of potential adverse effects before use (eye strain, nausea, dizziness, blurred vision) and advised to stop use immediately if any adverse effects are noticed. Use limited to 15 mins without a break (of at least 15 minutes). All users to be asked and observed for signs of adverse effects before leaving the VR suite. Any signs or symptoms of adverse affects (blurred vision, nausea, dizziness) and the user will remain in the VR lab and be monitored for 15 mins. If symptoms persist after this time then first aid assistance should be requested 2x1=2 L Eletro Magnetic Field 2x4=8 Tracking system may cause interference to pacemakers when switched on. Warnings on doors, all new visitors asked about pacemakers or metal implants, or shrapnel before entering the room. If a potential visitor reports that they have any of the above, then the magnetic tracking system must be switched off and disconnected before the user is permitted to enter the VR suite. 1x4=4 M
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