Leathley, Bridget | Features | Health and Safety at Work magazine
Published: 09.11.2007
Bridget Leathley explores how employees can use display screen equipment safely, with links to the latest guidance and research on how to minimise the risk of using VDUs. With sources ranging from the HSE and the London Hazard Centre to the BBC and the University of Reading, this offers a comprehensive range of advice.
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Site specifics: display screen equipment
Published: 09.11.2007
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Using 'body mapping' to flag workers' ill health
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Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 (Amended)
www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1992/Uksi_1992 ...
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Health and Safety at Work, etc Act 1974
www.hse.gov.uk/legislation/hswa.pdf ...
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Sep 07 2007 09:53AM
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