Safety and Health Regulations Manual - Typewriters, Word Processors and Video Display Terminals

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City of St. Louis Department of Personnel Safety and Health Regulations Manual

The City of St. Louis Safety and Health Regulations Manual have been converted to electronic format by the staff of the St. Louis Public Library. This electronic version has been done for the interest and convenience of the user. These are unofficial versions and should be used as unofficial copies.

Official printed copies of the City of St. Louis Safety and Health Regulations Manual may be obtained from the Personnel Officeat 1114 Market Street, Room 703, St. Louis, Missouri 63101.

Typewriters, Word Processors and Video Display Terminals

When operating office machines, the employee should maintain a proper work posture through proper location, and orientation, of the work surface and chair.

Avoid working for extended periods of time with elbows situated above mid-torso.

While operating office machines, employees should sit in a chair low enough to place both feet on the floor, with knees slightly higher than hips. Sit firmly against the back of the chair.

All office machines must be placed on a firm, solid work surface.

To minimize eye fatigue, it is recommended that full-time VDT operators should take a 15 minute alternate task break every hour. Moderate users should take a 15 minute alternate task break every two hours.

VDT screen brightness should be 3 to 4 times greater than the room light.

Use indirect lighting, of a lesser level than used in most offices.

Minimize reflected glare on VDT screens by keeping them away from windows, and other sources of bright light.

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