Display screen equipment: workstation checklist

Display screen equipment (DSE) workstation checklist Risk factors Tick Things to consider Action to take answer Yes No 3 Display screens Are the characters clear and Make sure the screen is clean and readable? cleaning materials are available. Check that the text and background Health colours work well together. and safety Health and safety Is the text size comfortable to Software settings may need read? adjusting to change text size. Is the image stable, ie free of Try using different screen colours to flicker and jitter? reduce flicker, eg darker background and lighter text. If there are still problems, get the set-up checked, eg by the equipment supplier. Is the screen’s specification For example, intensive graphic work suitable for its intended use? or work requiring fine attention to small details may require large display screens. Are the brightness and/or Separate adjustment controls are not contrast adjustable? essential, provided the user can read the screen easily at all times. Does the screen swivel Swivel and tilt need not be built in; and tilt? you can add a swivel and tilt mechanism. However, you may need to replace the screen if: ■ swivel/tilt is absent or unsatisfactory; ■ work is intensive; and/or ■ the user has problems getting the screen to a comfortable position. 4