Are you Sitting Comfortably?
 

49% of users have a screen that’s too low


An estimated 4.2 million working days are lost in Britain each year due to about half a million upper limb or neck disorder sufferers, with each employee taking an average of 13 days off work, costing employers at least £200 million*

• HSE research shows 49% of employees complain their display is too low
• HSE research shows 25% are not happy with the set up of their screen
• Are you sitting comfortably?


Ergonomics is now one of the most widely discussed topics with many of today’s office workers. As the consequences of years of poor workstations come to the fore, RSI (Repetitive Strain Injury) now effects over 4 million members of the British work force. Thankfully the majority of organisations are now taking RSI seriously and are adhering to health and safety guidelines established by the Health and Safety Executive. However while there is much discussion about chair height, space and working environments not enough focus is centered on the actual monitor itself.

Visual Fatigue


Visual fatigue is a complaint often voiced by intensive users of computer displays. Some LCDs offer a significant ergonomic advantage over traditional CRT technology through their smaller size, height adjustability and screen clarity.

For more information on the latest research undertaken to understand eyestrain issues and resulting loss of productivity, link to the independent White Paper by Meko Ltd ‘Comparing LCD and CRT Monitor Costs’

All of NEC-Mitsubishi’s MultiSync® LCD desktop monitors feature a height adjustable stand offering at least a 110mm range of movement with superb picture quality and numerous screen adjustments for optimal display performance.

To see our latest range of displays visit www.nec-mitsubishi.com


Orange is a recent example of a company that takes their employee’s ergonomic needs very seriously.

‘NEC-Mitsubishi’s ability to tailor a solution to meet our needs was a major advantage. They talked solutions while others talked product and they were the only vendor able to meet our needs for a unique adjustable 15inch Solution’

John Franks, Asset Manager, Orange

Case Study

Orange is one of Europe's leading mobile operators. With over 13.1 million customers in the UK, efficient friendly customer support is crucial to the operator's success. A space-efficient, ergonomically friendly call centre environment that gives individuals comfortable access to a clear display, was a key consideration behind Orange's decision to replace its CRT monitor fleet with an LCD solution. Orange sought an LCD solution that would maximise space and cost efficiency but would also present employees with flexible height and screen options.

Working in the fast changing technology sector, LCD benefits such as space saving, excellent screen clarity and better viewing angles coupled with a reduction in power consumption and heat emissions were highly persuasive to Orange. Once tried they did not turn back.


Download pdf of Orange case study


Further Reading

Use these links to access the HSE web site with relevant information regarding the use of VDUs:
http://www.hse.gov.uk/startup/content/intro/display.htm
http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2003/e03030.htm


Recommended guidelines include:

The law on VDUs. An easy guide: Making sure your office complies with the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 (as amended in 2002) HSG90 ISBN 0 7176 2602 4 £8.50
Working with VDUs INDG36 (rev1) FREE (available in packs of 10 ISBN 0 7176 1504 9 £5.00

* HSE website