VDU Risk Assessment & Training Web Application

E-Learning and Risk Assessment

This web application for Pilkington, UK, produced in collaboration with Rossiter & Co, delivers e-learning on how to use a VDU, and a full VDU Risk Assessment to fulfil the Health and Safety statutory requirements.

Delivered for a fixed price, for any number of users, this solution was cost effective compared to an existing off the shelf solution costed per user.

Features

Attractive designed pages, easy to use.

Lessons may be repeated or taken in any order re-visited as many times as required at a time and at their own pace. Eliminating expensive individual training sessions.

Interactive - Online quizzes test comprehension at each stage.

Individualised Risk Assessment report based on the users own answers.

If a user fails their assessment the problem can be solved quickly and simply.

Comprehensive Contents

The Workstation:
- how to sit,
- the chair,
- the desk: adjustment recommended size, adequate foot room
- vdu screen adjustment
- keyboard and mouse

Lighting and how to avoid glare

Health Issues - RSI, eye strain, back and head ache ...

Environmental Issues - noise, heat, humidity, safety

Work Organisation - Needs to take brakes, change position regularly, avoiding clutter

Software - suitability for the job

Special needs of individual staff

Try the VDU Health and Safety Risk Assessment Online - on this free Website

Software Details

The website was created using standard HTML/CSS combined with ASP server side scripting running on Windows server withy IIS 5 or later.

No additional PC software installation or setup required. Simply requires a reasonably up-to-date PC with Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher.

The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 apply to all staff who regularly use VDUs as a significant part of their daily work came into effect from January 1993. Employers are required to assess workstations, ensuring they meet the minimum requirements.

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