Provides practical advice and recommendations for employers and employees on how to prevent the development of health and safety problems that may arise from the use of VDUs and associated equipment. Compliance with the code meets the requirements of the legislation.

Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 What is a VDU?
1.2 What is this approved code of practice?
1.3 Why is a code of practice for VDU needed?
1.4 Who should use this code?
1.5 How should employers use this code?

2. WHAT YOU SHOULD DO TO COMPLY WITH THIS CODE

2.1 The benefits of designing VDU work carefully
2.2 Planning for VDU work
2.3 Organising VDU work
2.4 Computer hardware and software
2.5 Office furniture
2.6 The office environment
2.7 Arranging the hardware and furniture
2.8 Hazard notification and training

3. HEALTH PROBLEMS OF VDU WORK

3.1 Health problems
3.2 Health monitoring

4. HOW THIS CODE RELATES TO THE HEALTH AND SAFETY IN EMPLOYMENT ACT

4.1 Introduction
4.2 Application of this code
4.3 Giving information about hazards to employees and training for employees
4.4 Accident reporting and recording
4.5 Work in private homes

Glossary
References
Appendix A: Further reading
Appendix B: ISO 9241 Ergonomic requirements for office work with visual display terminals
Index