Legal 4.1.1 - Health and safety

• What are the two main pieces of legislation regarding health & safety when working with computers?

  DSE regulations, Health and safety at work act
• What does DSE stand for?

  Display Screen Equipment.
• What is Display Screen Equipment?

  DSE
• Name 3 examples of DSE?

  Laptop

  VR headset

  CCTV monitor
• What is the definition of DSE?

  Any alphanumeric or graphical display
• Is a dot matix display an example of DSE?

  Yes
• Why is DSE any alphanumeric or graphical display screen?

  As that includes all forms of complex display used in workplaces
• What is the full name of the DSE regulations and when did it come out?

  The health and safety (Display screen equipment) regulations, 1992
• What are the DSE regulations about in a nutshell?

  Ensuring users are not harmed whilst viewing display equipment
• Is DSE regulations part of the health and safet at work act?

  Yes
• Name 5 key elements of DSE regulations?

  Businesses must perform risk assessments of employee workstations

  Employees must take adequate breaks from looking at display screens

  Employees are entitled to a yearly eye test, covered by the employer

  Employees using computers must receive health and safety training for their workstation

  Employees receive adequate info on any health and safety risks for them
• What must businesses do about any H&S risks identified in the risk assessments?


  Mitigate them
• Name 5 examples of preventive measures for risks in an office workplace?

  Ergonomic keyboards and mice

  Ensure employees take breaks

  Ensure monitors and chairs are set at the correct height

  Ensure suitable lighting in office

  Ensuring each employee has a footstool if necessary