This websection helps employers in assessing the risks of using video display terminals (VDU´s). It contains sections dedicated to the safe use of the VDU´s, laws and regulations, associations between VDU´s and health and types of VDU´s workstations.

This brochure gives information about both standing and sitting in the workplace. It gives tips on when to sit and when to stand and also provides useful information about the main risks associated with standing and/or sitting and how to overcome these risks.

This leaflet provides valuable tips for optimal workplace design and shows how workers can protect themselves from the harmful consequences of sitting. Working for long periods of time while sitting can cause pain and is a health risk.

This booklet presents basic information about ergonomics: introduction, workplace environment, constrained postures, monotone demands, handling of loads, choice of work equipment, arrangement and dimensions of work places.

The document describes the posture at the VDU, the characteristics of the workstation, the arrangement of the components of the VDUl and provides some tips about the furniture and safety measures.

This document describes and lists the risks associated with the use of visual display units and other related devices associated with work with computers: data entry devices, pointing devices, hardware, printers, cables and possibly telephone, etc..

The document lists the common symptoms reported by workers working with VDUs (including headache and visual and musculoskeletal disorders). It also presents some tips and recommendations to limit their occurrence.