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Display Screen Equipment Safety

Display screen equipment is defined as any equipment used with a computer for the purposes of displaying text, colors or numbers. A number of issues exist surrounding display screen equipment safety.

  1. Risks

    • Health and safety risks while using display screen equipment include pain, discomfort and stress resulting from improper working posture and improper positioning of equipment. Users may also experience blurred vision and eye strain from prolonged use.

    Legislation

    • Although the United States has not produced legislation or standards regarding the safe use of display screen equipment, the United Kingdom has produced piece of legislation titled the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, which outlines basic requirements for display screen equipment safety.

    Laptops

    • People's laptop use creates additional risks, as laptops are designed for short-term use. However, many people use laptops as their only workstation and thus may be vulnerable to these risks. To avoid work-related upper limb disorders, laptops should only be used for prolonged periods in conjunction with an external mouse and keyboard.

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