When are staff covered by these regulations?

If the staff member has no choice but to work at a computer

If my employer gives me a laptop to work at home, what else do I need to consider?

Not obliged to supply you with a workstation.

How do the Regulations apply to work with laptops or other portable DSE?

Covered if in prolonged use for work purposes training given

What causes a ULD (Upper Limb Disorder) ?

Incorrect posture, working in unusual positions, or lifting

Can DSE trigger epileptic fits?

few who suffer from photosensitive epilepsy may be affected

What are the symptoms of Upper Limbs Disorder?

Aches, pains, tenderness, stiffness numbness, cramps in limb

Do the DSE Regulations apply to children and students?

No Regs only place duty on employers to look after employees

Is it acceptable to allow staff to assess their own workstation?

No, the employer & not the employees have to carry it out

Does the display screen give out harmful radiation?

Radiation emitted from DSE are below safe levels

What can be done by my employer to prevent wrists and shoulders aching when I use a computer?

Insure workstations meet minimum requirements to DSE regs

Does my employer have to pay for DSE spectacles?

No only in special circumstances

How long and how often should breaks be for DSE work and what should I do during breaks?

No legal guidance on this & it would depend on the work done

Under the DSE regulation, Is there a minimum legal desk size?

There is no legal requirement for any particular desk size

How often should risk assessments of DSE workstations be done?

When set up, when a new user starts work or a change is made

How can I protect my eyes during DSE work?

Screen is well positioned lighting is suitable & take breaks

Upper limb disorders (ULDs) affect?

Arms and necks also muscles, tendons & ligaments,

When are staff covered by this regulation?

The computer used for continuous periods of more than 1 hour

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1
What year was the display screen equipment regulation amended?
1998
1999
1992
2002
2
When are staff covered by these regulations?
Mobile phones and sat navs
When using laptops and hand held devices
If the staff member has no choice but to work at a computer
It the staff member works on a lathe with a digital monitor
3
If my employer gives me a laptop to work at home, what else do I need to consider?
It can be used for gaming and film watching but not for work
Must provide a workstation for home use if a works laptop.
Not obliged to supply you with a workstation.
It comes under PPE and must only be used for personal use
4
How many regulations are there regarding display screens?
5
9
2
12
5
How do the Regulations apply to work with laptops or other portable DSE?
No training should need to be given users have common sense
no not covered for work under DSE even if used for majority
Covered if in prolonged use for work purposes training given
Not covered as it is not classed as a computer.
6
What causes a ULD (Upper Limb Disorder) ?
Incorrect fitting clothing and shoes when driving cars
Incorrect posture, working in unusual positions, or lifting
Sleeves being too long for arms in knit wear causes problems
Repeating singing
7
Can DSE trigger epileptic fits?
Not in the least
Only on the weekends
some who have a liking for apples
few who suffer from photosensitive epilepsy may be affected
8
What are the symptoms of Upper Limbs Disorder?
tummy ache, knee aches and pains and redness of the skin.
pain in the ankle and knee with swelling and itchiness
Not being able to lick your elbow
Aches, pains, tenderness, stiffness numbness, cramps in limb
9
What are ULDs?
Upper Lip Disorders
Upper Leg Disorders
Upper Limb Disorder
Upper and lower Disorders
10
Do the DSE Regulations apply to children and students?
No only on self employed and workers have rights
Obviously as a child/students health and safety is paramount
Yes only if they are working for international companies
No Regs only place duty on employers to look after employees
11
Is it acceptable to allow staff to assess their own workstation?
If the employer is a technician on Fridays
Only when they have had a certificate from the HSE
No, the employer & not the employees have to carry it out
Yes, the employer & not the employees have to carry it out
12
Under the Display Screen Equipment regulation employees are entitled to ?
Free transport to and from work
Free eye tests
Free dental care
Free tea and coffee
13
Does the display screen give out harmful radiation?
Yes you must always wear a lead tabard
Radiation from screens is very high, it can turn hair curly
Not often so be careful
Radiation emitted from DSE are below safe levels
14
What can be done by my employer to prevent wrists and shoulders aching when I use a computer?
Insure workstations don't meet minimum requirements
Insure workstations meet minimum requirements to DSE regs
Workstations and railway stations shouldn't have rules.
Under DSE regulations workplaces should not use computers
15
Does my employer have to pay for DSE spectacles?
Yes if you are new to the company
No only in special circumstances
Yes if you are working at a Computer for more than 50% time
Yes all the time
16
How long and how often should breaks be for DSE work and what should I do during breaks?
It would depend if work being done was only on databases
No legal guidance on this & it would depend on the work done
every 30 minutes for 15 minutes
It would depend if work being done was only on spreadhseets
17
Under the DSE regulation, Is there a minimum legal desk size?
There is a legal requirement for desk size and laptops
There is no legal requirement for any particular desk size
Desks have to be designed to be able to withstand angry men
sometimes desks have to be huge and chairs small and coffee
18
How often should risk assessments of DSE workstations be done?
Before work begins by each user as it has to be adjusted
Every time it is used at the start of the day
Before and after ever time it is used by each user.
When set up, when a new user starts work or a change is made
19
How can I protect my eyes during DSE work?
Screen is well positioned lighting is suitable & take breaks
Only ever look at green screens with yellow writing.
Use tinted screen savers as this helps the eyes adjust quick
Work with the lights off in a cold room this helps the eyes.
20
Upper limb disorders (ULDs) affect?
Hands including fingers and thumbs and toes and ankles
Back pain to the soles of feet
Arms and necks also muscles, tendons & ligaments,
Arms necks ears and noses with soft tissue damage
21
What year is the display screen equipment regulations?
2001
1998
1999
1992
22
When are staff covered by this regulation?
The computer used for continuous periods of more than 1 hour
The computer used for continuous periods of more than 3 hour
The computer used for continuous periods of more than 2 hour
Any digital display screen on machines more than 1 hour/day

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