Health And Safety in ICT



Health and safety at work act 1974
Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974. The Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 (also referred to as HSWA, the HSW Act, the 1974 Act or HASAWA) is the primary piece of legislation covering occupational health and safety in Great Britain.

What are the health risks that you could suffer from by using vdu?
If you work with computers it is important that you sit in a way that does not cause back problems and take regular screen breaks to prevent eye strain. ... Injuries that may be caused by working with computers: If your workstation is not set up properly, you may suffer from headaches caused by screen glare or bad posture.

What do businesses have to do regarding  display screen equipment?

Skin
Checks and precautions you can take to prevent damage to skin

Vibration
Understand and minimise the effects of vibration

Noise and hearing loss
How to identify if noise is a problem and what you can do to minimise this

Muscles bones and joints
How to prevent common injuries to muscles, bones and joints

Breathing
Understanding the risks from exposure and how to control these, including Respiratory Protective Equipment

Health surveillance
Here you will find information on what health surveillance is and who can perform it