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Workplace Legislation (Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 (Duties of the…
Workplace Legislation
Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Duties of the employer
Provide a safe working environment
Provide safe equipment
Provide health and safety training
Provide a written health and safety policy
Have a health and safety representative
Duties of the employee
Take responsible care of their own health and safety
Health & Safety (Display Screens Equipment) Regulations 1999
Provide protection for employees working with VDUs and computer equipment
Employers must ensure:
Workstations are and meet minimum requirements: the VDU can be adjusted with brightness and contrast, adjustable chairs are provided, footrests are provided if requested, keyboards can be adjusted and are separate from the screen
Employees are given suitable breaks or can change activity away from the VDU
VDU = Visual Display Unit
Provide health and safety training and information to employees to ensure VDUs and workstations are used safely
Health and Safety (First Aid) Regulations 1981
Fire Precautions ( Workplace Amendment) Regulations 1999
Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992