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Does anyone know any sources that identify an acceptable length of time to use a laptop at 'one sitting'.
We have been asked to provide guidance for staff on use of laptops but I'm not too comfortable with phrases such as 'keep usage to a minimum', 'short periods of time', 'avoid prolonged use'.
Any sources that provide more definitive guidance would be more than welcome.
Regards
FH
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Nothing I can recall will give you a definitive time.
I have always used 2 hours as a rule, as with all PC's when a laptop is in a docking station with screen mouse and separate keyboard.
If a laptop is used alone I have recommended a maximum of 30 mins - enforcing this is another matter as the use of a laptop alone is usually done in the 'field'.
Doesnt fully answer your question, but I hope it helps slightly.
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I agree.
I use the same rule however the user would normally stand up, walk around the desk then start again.
Good luck!
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We use the 2 hour rule, although breaks should be longer than with a regular PC set up. L26 has a bit in Appendix 3 on work with portable devices
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For a fixed workstation, there should be a docking station. For fixed workstations, the question becomes irrelevant.
Out in the field, if the laptop has to be used intensively (i.e. hunched over the keyboard) for anything more that (say) 15 minutes then there's something wrong with the way the Organisation is going about things?
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ron hunter wrote:For a fixed workstation, there should be a docking station. For fixed workstations, the question becomes irrelevant.
Out in the field, if the laptop has to be used intensively (i.e. hunched over the keyboard) for anything more that (say) 15 minutes then there's something wrong with the way the Organisation is going about things?
I agree
Too many companies seem to go way OTT about DSE but then ignore the folks with laptops
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FH- I push for 30 minutes as a maximum but I know that many people use them for longer. As a back up plan to support this to make sure that lap top users are trained in DSE and that the training includes guidance aimed at lap top users rather than focussed on fixed stations.
You may also want to get regular lap top users to undertake regualr self assessments, so you can in theory pick up on any issues before they get out of hand.
Annica
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Thanks everyone - very useful info as ever on the forum.
I note a number of posters have used '2 hours' as a benchmark for use and in discussions with others this timescale has been cited a number of times - does anyone have any idea where this 'rule of thumb' originated from?
FH
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Nic168 wrote: make sure that lap top users are trained in DSE and that the training includes guidance aimed at lap top users rather than focussed on fixed stations.
You may also want to get regular lap top users to undertake regualr self assessments, so you can in theory pick up on any issues before they get out of hand.
Annica
What does "trained in DSE" actually involve in that context? I am intrigued.
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