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Posted By Kenneth Patrick
This is an extract for DSE regulations:
Keyboard The keyboard shall be tiltable and separate from the screen so as to allow the operator or user to find a comfortable working position avoiding fatigue in the arms or hands.
Since it says "shall be" would this not absolutely preclude the use of laptops for users or operators?
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Posted By M Forbes
No, it means that:
"Nothing in these Regulations shall apply to or in relation to-
(d) portable systems not in prolonged use;"
So as long as laptops are not the primarily used method of computer access by the employee at work and are only used infrequently it is acceptable.
Failing that you could take our companies approach, which is that any employee issued with a laptop, has their workstation converted with a laptop dock and monitor, keyboard and mouse.
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Posted By Adam Worth
I had an issue with RSI, The IP was comlaining home laptop use made it worse.
I made line managers issue keyboards to laptop users for use at home (if requested).
This solved the probelm.
As above we routenly use docking stations at desks!
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Posted By Steve H
We also use docking stations along with wrist rests for the keyboards plus screen risers -- this sorts most ergo problems except backs!!!!!!!
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Posted By Kenneth Patrick
Since nobody answered the direct question I asked the HSE infoline. I was intrigued to note that the infoline is run not by HSE but by the National Britannia group!
Their simple answer is :
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 as amended by the Health and Safety (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2002 do not preclude the use of laptops by operators.
However the full reply is far too long and tortuous to share.
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