Workstation and VDU Safety Training Video

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Length: 2 min 52 sec

Workstation and VDU Safety Training Summary:

It is important to keep yourself safe at your desk, as there are many ways of causing problems with your health. Correct positioning and adjustment of your chair as well as computer monitor are important. There are many aids that can help you like wrist supports and better workstation layout. Be careful not to lean to get files, as this can put a lot of pressure and strain on your body. If you start to get any problems with your health like back or neck pain, wrist pain, eye strain or headaches, to name a few, check your workstation layout and ask your manager for assistance in making your working environment safer and to put less strain on your body.

This course covers general manual handling recommendations laid down by the HSE Manual Handling Regulations 1992, but you MUST check your workplace protocols and practices. Every business conducts its own risk assessments. If in doubt, ask your manager/employer to find out what the exact rules are in your place of work.