VDU Work Ordinance: Key points explained clearly

For safety and health protection there is the so-called VDU work regulation, which is mainly used in offices. In this practical tip you will find out what is hidden behind it and what the VDU regulation prescribes.

Key points of the VDU regulation

• This regulation is aimed at all workplaces where a screen is used in any form.
• Operator stations of machines or vehicles, means of transport with screens, calculating machines, cash registers and classic typewriters with a display are addressed here.
• The screen processing regulations aim to maintain safety while operating these screens and to maintain health protection.
• Your employer must adhere to the guidelines of this law and design your workplace accordingly.
• Among other things, this serves to protect your health and improve working conditions.
• For example, special keyboards must be used, which have a low-reflection surface, i.e. do not reflect light or distract you with their lighting.
• In addition, the screen must be specially aligned and the characters sharp and sufficiently legible.

Learn more about the VDU ordinance

• You can see the exact specifications here.
• In addition, your employer must ensure that enough breaks are kept so that the burden of display devices is kept as low as possible.
• He is also responsible for ensuring that your eyes and eyesight are checked regularly by an occupational medical examination.

In the next practical tip, read how you can find out the ideal monitor distance.