Health and safety standards for users of display screen equipment (DSE) in the workplace are detailed in the approved code of practice (ACoP).
The ACoP is relevant to all workplaces where display screen equipment is used.
The ACoP details the arrangements which should be in place to ensure that the risks from display screen equipment are effectively managed.
Areas covered include:
- minimum requirements for workstations
- assessment of workstations
- nature and timing of breaks
- eye and eyesight testing
Approved code of practice on display screen equipment at work ACoP4 (rev 2025)
Guidance is also available on the provision of eye and eyesight tests where employees have been identified as DSE 'users'.
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