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I Can See Clearly Now The Pain Has Gone
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Posted On :
Dec-17-2011
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Employers are legally required to ensure all employees who regularly use a computer undertake Display Screen Equipment training. We all know that staring at a computer for hours on end can leave us feeling a little drab, but the major causes are avoidable. You just need to consider the environmental factors.
It's a popular misconception that using a computer leads to poor eyesight; despite much research, no evidence has been found to link the two.
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The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 stipulates that employees must have “adequate health and safety training in the use of any workstation upon which he may be required to work”. It also outlines the responsibilities employers have as regards the provision of eye tests and corrective measures.
Contrary to popular belief there is no link between use of a computer and poor eyesight - the evidence just isn't there. That being said, the prolonged use of a computer screen, or working in an inadequate environment, or with poor equipment may increase awareness of an eye problem that already exists. Dry eyes and eyestrain leading to headaches are relatively common problems for habitual computer users.
Make sure your lighting is at the right level for the task in hand. Your eyes will compensate if it is too light or dark, but this can lead to headaches and eyestrain. Lighting should be appropriate for all tasks - for example reading the screen, typing, writing on paper and reading printed text. There should never be any bright, unshielded light directly in the eyes. An ideal position for the screen is at a right angle to the light.
Making sure your screen is properly adjusted is a quick but important way to save you eyestrain and headaches. The image should be focused and properly contrasted; an irregular colour balance can cause as many problems as a constant flicker.
Eyestrain arises from your eye muscles becoming tired as they struggle to maintain the same position for extended periods. It might sound stupid, but do remember to blink. Dry eye is a common problem amongst those who use computer screens for long periods because staring at a fixed point for a long time leads to your blink rate decreasing. If you don't blink, then you won't produce tears and your eyes will feel dry, gritty and sore. Refocusing on a distant point for 20 seconds every 20 minutes will also help relieve eye strain.
Employers have a basic responsibility to ensure eyes are cared for, so any concerns about eyesight should be addressed to them immediately. Remember computer screens are display screen EQUIPMENT, and like any piece of equipment thye need to be handle dproperly if you are to avoid injury. Display Screen Equipment training is best conducted at one's own work station, so one can immediately see - and make ammendments to - those things which are causing problems.
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Article Source :
http://www.articleseen.com/Article_I Can See Clearly Now The Pain Has Gone_120586.aspx
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Author Resource :
We hope you found this article informative. It was written by Sarah Cushenan, an employee of The Interactive Health and Safety Company. iHASCO specialises in producing interactive Health and Safety training. To arrange further training on Display Screen Equipment and other courses.
For more information about DSE Training Course, visit: www.ihasco.co.uk
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Keywords :
display, screen, health, safety,
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Health and Fitness
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