VDU

What are VDUs?
VDU health and safety regulations define them as items of display screen equipment like computer screens or microfiche readers. Screens for showing films, videos and television pictures are not covered by the regulations. Neither are screens used for surveillance.
Are they bad for your health?
Not if they are used properly and the necessary precautions are in place. The legal rights and duties covering VDUs are set out in part VII of the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations, 1993.
Do the regulations apply to me?
They do if you use a VDU continuous periods of more than one hour.
What must my employer do?
Your employer is required to evaluate your health and safety at your workstation with particular reference to eyesight, physical difficulties and mental stress. Steps must be taken to control any risks to health and safety. Some of these steps are set out in the box.
Do I have any responsibilities as an employee?
Yes. You must co-o...