EC directive on VDUs: safety in the office
Language: English Series: Architects` Journal ; 193(19) 8 May 1991, 61-63(3)Publication details: 1991Subject(s): Summary: After the rapid development of information technology throughout the 1980s, controls are being introduced by the European Commission to regulate the use of visual display units and other screens . The contents of directive 90/270/EEC do not generally exceed current consensus on best practice, and are summarised in this article. Initially, however, the risks to health arising from screens are outlined and the enforcement provisions, inspection and penalties are examined, with reference particularly to architects` offices.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS44540 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 47728-1001 |
After the rapid development of information technology throughout the 1980s, controls are being introduced by the European Commission to regulate the use of visual display units and other screens . The contents of directive 90/270/EEC do not generally exceed current consensus on best practice, and are summarised in this article. Initially, however, the risks to health arising from screens are outlined and the enforcement provisions, inspection and penalties are examined, with reference particularly to architects` offices.