Does the air feel VDUs and other equipment may dry the comfortable? air. Green plants may help to increase moisture levels in the air. Circulate fresh air if possible. . Are levels of heat Can heating be better controlled? More comfortable? ventilation or air-conditioning may be required if is a lot of electronic equipment in the room. or, can the user be moved away from the heat source Are levels of noise Consider moving sources of noise, e.g. comfortable? printers, away from the user. If not, consider soundproofing Electrical Have you carried out a out a user check when the user check (visual equipment has been relocated. Any inspection) of the visually faults or significant wear and tear, must accessible parts of the be reported and repaired as soon as equipment and its cable, possible (contact your local computing plug and extension cable. support) Do not use any equipment if defective. Remove from operation and label 'DO NOT USE - EQUIPMENT FAULTY'. Further Questions Is a portable computer If so, reduce its use to a minimum. being frequently used? Alternatively, have a docking station (separate keyboard, separate screen or screen elevated, separate mouse or tracking device). Has the checklist covered all the problems the user may have working with the DSE? Has the user been advised of their entitlement to eye and eyesight testing, and advised to contact the Occupational Health Unit or the Health and Safety Office or their optician to arrange appropriate eye sight testing? Does the user take regular breaks working away from the DSE?
Does the air feel comfortable? VDUs and other equipment may dry the air. Green plants may help to increase moisture levels in the air. Circulate fresh air if possible. . Are levels of heat comfortable? Can heating be better controlled? More ventilation or air-conditioning may be required if is a lot of electronic equipment in the room. or, can the user be moved away from the heat source Are levels of noise comfortable? Consider moving sources of noise, e.g. printers, away from the user. If not, consider soundproofing Electrical Have you carried out a user check (visual inspection) of the visually accessible parts of the equipment and its cable, plug and extension cable. out a user check when the equipment has been relocated. Any faults or significant wear and tear, must be reported and repaired as soon as possible (contact your local computing support) Do not use any equipment if defective. Remove from operation and label 'DO NOT USE - EQUIPMENT FAULTY'. Further Questions Is a portable computer being frequently used? If so, reduce its use to a minimum. Alternatively, have a docking station (separate keyboard, separate screen or screen elevated, separate mouse or tracking device). Has the checklist covered all the problems the user may have working with the DSE? Has the user been advised of their entitlement to eye and eyesight testing, and advised to contact the Occupational Health Unit or the Health and Safety Office or their optician to arrange appropriate eye sight testing? Does the user take regular breaks working away from the DSE?
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