There have been some studies in the past I seem to remember that felt that
Anti-Glare screens caused more problems as:

1. It adds another layer in which to view the screen through and this in
itself can cause problems.
2. People are less inclined to clean their screens and therefore this can
lead to a build up of dust on the front of the screen and back of the
filter.
3. Surely repositioning the screen to see if the glare can be reduced should
be the first option, as any form of PPE should be the last resort!

I suppose if does boil down to personal choice in the end though!

Lesley Smyth
OHA


>From: Jeremy Smith <[log in to unmask]>
>Reply-To: Jeremy Smith <[log in to unmask]>
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT
>Date: Thu, 3 May 2001 16:27:00 +0100
>
>In my experience they appear to be a personal preference. I know users who
>wouldn't be without them and those who can't stand them. I don't like them
>myself as I think they make it harder to see the screen and may cause
>people
>to strain to see what they are doing.
>
>Have you contacted any of the manufacturers, as I'm sure they will have
>information for you?
>
>Regards,
>
>Jeremy R F Smith
>RGN AIIRSM BSc Hons (OHN)
>Occupational Health Advisor - Dover Harbour Board
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Maguire, Kevin [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: 03 May 2001 16:08
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: Re: DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT
>
>
>Clare,
>
>I take it that you are saying that if you are providing an anti-glare
>screen
>which removes glare, then why bother to remove the source of the glare. If
>I am interpreting you correctly, I would reply well you are probably nearly
>right. Any anti-glare screen, however, would not remove glare from in
>front
>of you e.g. from a window above your screen. There is also an assumption
>that an anti-glare screen does what it purports to do.
>
>I must admit, however, that removing the source of glare fits into our
>normal mind-set of prevention rather than cure.
>
>I hope you find your screen.
>
>Best wishes
>
>Kevin
>
>
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: C.Sims [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
>Sent: 03 May 2001 10:46 pm
>To: [log in to unmask]
>Subject: DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT
>
>
>Request for information
>Does anyone out there have evidenced based information about the pros and
>cons of antiglare screens for use with VDU'S? I have recently changed jobs
>and have misplaced mine. Before anyone gets on their soap box, I do
>understand the need to identify the reason for glare and if possible to
>eliminate it!
>I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for sharing! This is such a
>great system, I really enjoy reading everyone's comments, it is like having
>an office full of Occupational Health professionals.
>Regards,
>Clare
>--
>Clare Sims
>Occupational Health Nursing Adviser
>University of Wales, Bangor
>Occupational Health and Safety Unit
>Bangor
>Gwynedd
>LL57 2DG
>
>Tel: 01248 382575
>Fax: 01248 383259
>
>
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