Computer users at RAL are defined as people who use a ‘display screen’ for more than 30 minutes on average more than three times a week. Regulations state that ‘work stations’, of which the screen is a part, must be assessed. This includes both the equipment and the environment. All workstations are periodically checked to ensure compliance with regulations.
Safety with regard to apparatus left working unattended
Although it is generally discouraged, if it is necessary for apparatus to be left working unattended, the equipment must be made safe and a label indicating the shut down procedure and who to contact in an emergency must be displayed. Suitable labels can be obtained from the SHE Group.
