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Posted By Chris Duffy
As probably a lot of people use laptops, is it good practice not to use them on your lap.
I have heard so much stories and do not know what to believe.
Has any one banned them from lap use yet?
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Posted By steven bentham
Probably it is dangerous to use them on your lap when your driving!
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Posted By GFM
When driving...mmm
I just love the great positive feeback when you ask a serious question....
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Posted By David Hicks
It's the portability that's the asset but "lap Top" is an unfortunate phrase but one we're stuck with.
All the usual DSE risks are magnified by the compacted working postion: hunched shoulders, cramped hands, too close to the screen, mucky screens and poor viewing angles and the likelihood that the user won't be sat in a five castor, height-adjustable all-singing, all- dancing chair. Not to mention track pads.
I've seen senior, talented people need surgery as a result of these combining.
The DSE assessor needs to emphasise to the user that all the normal disciplines need to be followed but even more so (because they will forget).
The scrotal one's new to me but I'll remember that for my next training session...
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Posted By Seamus O Sullivan
Hi
Some laptop computers/notebooks have the inlet for the cooling air fan on the underside of the device , it is important this is never blocked, just something else to be aware of. it may even state this in the manfacturers instructions.
seamus
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Posted By Jon Robinson
Just looking into this one as well.
We have had a mobile working pilot where staff have been inputting data onto tablet PCs whilst sitting in their cars (against the basic advice they were given). Which has ended up with one person going to see our Occupational Health Department with upper back and neck problems.
It seems that with these kind of issues the focus is on getting the technology working, and less on how they are going to be used in practice. I'm now looking at a few options including car mounted laptop stands, portable laptop trays, but they all have their issues. Its going to be difficult to come up with a solution that is not only ergonomically sound, but also permits good mobile working.
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Posted By Will Pool
I ensure that any "lap-tops" are kitted out as best as possible as per a desk top. Seperate mouse, keyboard et al to ensure 'posture problems' do not arise.
Funnily enough, I was the one to require the bone cruncher to sort me out. As I was on the road 70% of the time my company issued me a laptop for work. I used it in the car (not whilst driving), even when at a desk the use of the mouse pad accentuates poor posture, perhaps leading to back, neck arm ache etc.
Limited use on a lap, or desk without seperate mouse keyboard should only be allowed if the person has completed a DSE assessment and understands the problems that may arise out of continul use in this manner.
Managers/Supervisors should enforce a policy that includes accessories to create the "desktop type environment".
I understand that not all companies can go to the expense of docking stations etc. We installed small desk top podiums for the laptop to sit on (ensure screen was at eye level) and seperate keyboards and mice to alleviate arm stretch. Has worked a treat for us.
All in my humble opinion of course.
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Posted By AMelrose
I always try and recommend any staff that use a laptop also get a small portable keyboard and mouse and if they are away from the office (e.g. in a hotel), at the very least try and place the laptop on a couple of books / magazines with the mouse and keyboard in front then take plenty of short frequent breaks away from the screen. I also mention not leaving the laptop unattended (just in case they cover the airvent).
I've provided guidance for use of Blackberries and mobiles (not to be used AT ALL when driving as even with blue tooth headsets, research has shown stopping distances are longer than for someone who has had a few pints and is legally drunk). If someone wants to talk to me, they can leave a message and I'll call them back.
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