SHE Code 25:

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SHE Code 25 Safe use of Display Screen
Equipment

• Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group

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This code should be read by

• All users of Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
• PCs, laptops, machinery or equipment with
  display screens
• Very nearly if not all STFC staff !

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• Safety, Health and
• Environment (SHE) Group

SHE Code 25 Safe use of Display Screen
Equipment
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Why a DSE code?
DSE is used by most STFC staff, tenants, facility
users and long term visitors etc. Incorrect DSE
use can result in long term occupational ill
health. For example musculoskeletal injuries to
hands, arms, wrists, neck, shoulders and back, as
well as headaches, eye strain, and fatigue. This
code addresses the requirements of the Health and
Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations
1992, amended 2002.
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Key features

• Directors to appoint sufficient DSE Advisors for
  Department needs
• All STFC staff, tenants, long term visitors etc
  should be considered DSE Users ( visitors when
  gt2 days week for 3 months )
• Managers to ensure that DSE Users undertake
• DSE User training now available on-line and
• a DSE workstation Self Assessment - on SHE
  Enterprise when setting up a new workstation,
  when the workstation changes significantly or
  when a problem is suspected
• Managers of DSE Users to address findings of DSE
  Self Assessments - where this is not possible
  seek advice of DSE Advisors

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SHE Training

• On-line DSE User training is available via the
  SHE Website under SHE Training
• ½ Day DSE Advisors training - contact your
  local SHE training contacts DL/RAL 8288 SO
  2061 UKATC 8325
• Further questions should be directed to SHE Group
• Graeme Finlan, DL, 3147, RAL, 6249
• Mark Roberts, DL, 3283
• Matt Dickson, RAL, 5329
• Rose Russell, SO, 2061
• Linda Fisher, ATC, 413
• Or Departmental Safety Contact

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Bad back, stiff shoulders, headaches ... from
using DSE ? Hows your work station organised?
Safe Use of Display Screen Equipment
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