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UK Statutory Instrument
1992
United Kingdom
Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
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What's here
7 compliance obligations, 3 practical guides across 2 topics · 2 journeys
Penalty landscape
4 of 7 obligations carry an unlimited fine. 3 have no criminal penalty — flagged in the list below.
Who this Act binds
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Relevant guidance
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2 guidesOther Acts binding the same actors
For each actor bound by this Act, the other UK Acts that bind them most often. Useful for understanding the full compliance landscape facing each role.
Employers also bound by 171 other Acts (top 5 shown)
- Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 1998 204 duties
- The Income Tax (Pay As You Earn) Regulations 2003 2003 201 duties
- Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 1989 55 duties
- Fire Safety (Scotland) Regulations 2006 2006 51 duties
- TULRCA 1992 1992 47 duties
What this Act requires
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Analysis of workstations
Unlimited fine- Assess and reduce health and safety risks at display screen workstations Employer
Requirements for workstations
- Ensure all workstations meet health and safety standards Employer
Daily work routine of users
- Plan regular breaks or activity changes for computer users Employer
Eyes and eyesight
Unlimited fine- Provide eye tests and corrective glasses for display screen users Employer
Provision of training
- Provide health and safety training for display screen equipment (DSE) users Employer
Provision of information
Unlimited fine- Provide employees with health and safety information for DSE use Employer
(WHICH SETS OUT THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR WORKSTATIONS WHICH ARE CONTAINED IN THE ANNEX TO COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 90/270/EEC ON THE MINIMUM SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS FOR WORK WITH DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT )
Unlimited fine- Ensure workstations meet minimum health and safety standards Employer
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Health and Safety Executive
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