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Eye Strain – caused due to viewing DSE for a long period, factors such as poor lighting, blurred
image also cause visual fatigue.

Fatigue and mental stress - DSE involves repetitive and monotonous movement, leading to
frequent use of muscles causes fatigue and increases mental stress.
Control Measures

The employer needs to assess the risks associated with using DSE equipment and any special
needs of individual staff.

• Encourage users to report any symptoms.

• Provide workstation that meets the minimum standards (ergonomic comfort).
• DSE work must be planned, the schedule may include short breaks, job rotation to reduce
prolonged work.

• Carry out regular health surveillance, this may include eye test, providing middle distance
spectacles for DSE users.

• Provide information, training to the users regarding the hazards and health risks associated
with the use of DSE ad safe working practices.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations 1992 has provided minimum standard to protect
workers from health risks associated with DSE.

Workstation minimum standards with ergonomic comfort, use of DSE are explained in the
following picture.

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Health