use of laptops in the community

Lap tops are problematical. It is difficult to comply with UK's DSE Regulations sitting in a car with a lap top. They can be taken to the most remote (and sometimes unsuitable) work environment. They do not have a separate keyboard and screen.

As a minimum, people should get a separate keyboard and plug it in thus enabling better positioning of screen and increasing the chances of an ergonomic solution.

Kevin

Kevin MAGUIRE BSc BA MSc CPsychol MCIEH, Senior Lecturer, Division of Environmental Health and Safety, The Nottingham Trent University, Burton Street, Nottingham, NG1 4BU, United Kingdom. Telephone +44 (0)115 848 2603

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-----Original Message-----
From: MILNER, Ruth [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 01 October 2002 11:14 am
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Subject: use of laptops in the community

Dear all, I have been asked to help a physio colleague who recently saw someone whom her employer expects her to use a laptop inn the car. I have begun by advising on the usual stuff re risk assessments, DSE regs etc, but wondered if anyone has seen any recent articles which would be helpful.

Thanks
Ruth Milner
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