Posted By Sharon
Will,

its all down to risk assessment.

Workplace health, safety and welfare
Reg 11 - Workstations and Seating

(1) Every workstation shall be so arranged that it is suitable both for any person at work in the workplace who is likely to work at that workstation and for any work of the undertaking which is likely to be done there.

(b) it enables any person at the workstation to leave it swiftly or, as appropriate, to be assisted in the event of an emergency

81 Workstations should be arranged so that each task can be carried out safely and comfortably. The worker should be at a suitable height in relation to the work surface. Work materials and frequently used equipment or controls should be within easy reach, without undue bending or stretching.

82 Workstations including seating, and access to workstations, should be suitable for any special needs of the individual worker, including workers with disabilities.

83 Each workstation should allow any person who is likely to work there adequate freedom of movement and the ability to stand upright. Spells of work which unavoidably have to be carried out in cramped conditions should be kept as short as possible and there should be sufficient space nearby to relieve discomfort.

84 There should be sufficient clear and unobstructed space at each workstation to enable the work to be done safely. This should allow for the manoeuvring and positioning of materials, for example lengths of timber.

Posted By graeme12345
just make sure they have enough room to work in comfotably and reduce any significant hazards to a min.