Minimum requirements for Workstations
These are the minimum requirements that should be provided by an employer to an employee, if that employee is classified as a ‘display screen user’. |
| Work Desk or Work Surface
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“The work desk or worksurface shall have a sufficiently large, low reflectance surface and allow a flexible arrangement of the screen, keyboard, documents and related equipment.
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The document holder shall be stable and adjustable and shall be positioned so as to minimise the need for uncomfortable head and eye movements. |
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There should be adequate space for operators or users to find a comfortable position.” |
| Work Chair |
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“The work chair shall be stable and allow the operator or user easy freedom of movement and a comfortable position.
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The seat shall be adjustable in height. |
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The seat back shall be adjustable in both height and tilt. |
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A footrest shall be made available to any operator or user who wishes one.” |
