DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT AND HEALTH Karen Markes – Occupational Health Adviser Elaine McDermott – Occupational Health Adviser.

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DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT AND HEALTH Karen Markes – Occupational Health Adviser Elaine McDermott – Occupational Health Adviser

AIMS  To provide insight into the health problems that can arise from inappropriate DSE usage.  To identify ways in which these problems can be prevented or aleviated.

OBJECTIVES  To describe the health problems that can arise from DSE usage.  To demonstrate principles of good practice.  To show a range of DSE accessories.

FACTS AND FIGURES  In excess of 1 million people in the UK suffered from a musculoskeletal disorder caused or made worse by work in 2001/2002.  Approximately 400,000 of these people suffered from upper limb disorders, resulting in a loss of around 4 million working days. (HSE, 2003) (HSE, 2003)

FACTS AND FIGURES  Fatigue and aching shoulders and neck were the most common symptoms reported by DSE users.  Those who reported problems tended to work greater than 75% of their time on DSEs.

HEALTH PROBLEMS  Upper Limb Disorders  Back Pain  Eyestrain  Stress and Fatigue

CAUSES OF ERGONOMIC INJURY  Posture  Repetition  Duration/Insufficient recovery time  Force  Environment  Job design  Individual differences

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