4.1.1 Health and safety when working with computers Flashcards
State:
Purpose of Health and Safety at Work Act
Provide guidance to employers and employees when working with computer systems and define actions employers should take to protect employees
Fill The Blank:
Almost everyone has a …………. under the Health and Safety Act at Work to work and act safely
Duty
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Employees must take reasonable ……….. of their own and ……….. safety under the Health and Safety at Work Act.
Care, Others
State:
What the Health and Safety at Work act makes illegal
Act recklessly or intentionally act in such a way to endanger yourself or others
State:
What the DSE regulations requires business/schools/colleges to do (four things)
Display Screen Regulations
- Analyse Workstations and assess and reduce risks
- Plan work so that there are breaks or changes of activity
- Arrange and pay for eye tests and glasses (if needed)
- Provide health and safety information and training
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Employers need to check that the computer equipment and ………. is ……… and any risks that are found have actions taken to fix them.
DSE - Analyse workstations and assess and reduce risks
Area, Safe
State:
What do employers and employees working from home have to complete
DSE - Analyse workstations and assess and reduce risks
DSE workstation assessment
State:
3 examples of correct and safe arrangment of a workstation (related to posture/equipment positioning etc.)
DSE - Analyse workstations and assess and reduce risks
3 of:
* Forearms are close to horizontal and hands in a straight line
* Space in front of keyboard, keyboard titlts, mouse in suitable position
* Chair is adjustable inlcuding the height and backrest
* Thighs are horizontal
* Five point chair base for stability
* Screen can be moved into position, at or slightly below eye level
* Screen is placed where there is no glare or reflection
* Clearance under the desk for legs to not touch desk
* Space under desk
* Feet flat on the floor, or on footrest
State:
3 minimum requirements for employers to ensure workstations comply to
DSE - Analyse workstations and assess and reduce risks
- Adjustable chairs and suitable lighting
- Tilt and swivel monitors
- Ensuring that the workstation has sufficient space for keyboard, monitor and any paperwork
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Employees should not be expected to work at a DSE ….. …….. and regular ……………. or change in activity should be provided by an employer
DSE - Analyse workstations and assess and reduce risks
All day, Breaks
State:
3 examples of what staring at working with DSE (Display Screen Equipment) can lead to over a short period of time
DSE - Arrange and pay for eye tests and glasses (if special ones are nee
3 of:
* Tired eyes
* Discomfort
* Temporary short-sightedness
* Headaches
State:
2 examples of responsibilities that lie with an employee
DSE
2 of:
* Check screen is well positioned and properly adjusted
* Make sure lighting conditions are suitable
* Take regular breaks from screen work
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Employees of a business who work with DSE can ask for an employer to pay for …… appointments and to ……………. them
DSE
Eye, Arrange
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Employers must provide …………. to make sure that employees know how to use ………………… correctly
DSE - Provide Health and Safety Training Information
Training, Equipment
State:
3 things that every general working environment should have/be
General Working Environment
- Have appropriate facilities (toilets, washbasins, drinking water, place to rest/eat)
- Healthy working environment
- Be a safe workplace
