Health & Safety for Graphic Designers

[splidge..]

Hi, I need to find the UK legislation for health & safety for Graphic Designers. If anyone could link me up or share any information it would be much appreciated

[Katy Blackham]

I'm not sure there is a set of rules for Graphic Design H&S but I guess all the regs on using a computer would apply (chair positions, lenght of time looking a screen etc). Try this link, hope that is the kind of info you were looking for?

Safe computer use : Directgov - Employment

[Corrosive]

Yeah, I'd agree with Katy. DSE (Display Screen Equipment) assessments and regular eye tests would have covered it I'd have thought. Other than that it would be general office stuff (or 'common sense' as we like to call it).

[splidge..]

Yeah I think thats the kind of info i should have been looking for. Thanks guys!

[YellowPeril]

I always make sure that I'm wearing a hard hat, protective glasses and steel toe capped boots when using Photoshop!:icon_hide:

[CoachMhairi]

If you work at home alone, you might want to check-out Lone Working.

If you work in business premises, employ others, etc, a whole different set of challenges apply. The Health & Safety Executive publish many free leaflets, there's an A-Z list here, it would be a great starting point HSE - Publications: Free Leaflets

You can also ask your local authority for advice.

I know a very down-to-earth H&S safety consultant if that's useful. I saw one of his talks, it was actually interesting and reassuring!

(The H&S Executive used to publish funny posters, well they made me laugh, "H&S Myth of the Month" - archives are here Myth of the month)

[dot design]

Always cut away from you when using a scalpel, otherwise you can end up with additional blood splatter effect added to your designs

[matt]

Always cut away from you when using a scalpel, otherwise you can end up with additional blood splatter effect added to your designs

Happened to me a few times...

[ARRIVALS]

Keep a fire extinguisher near by at all times.

[Paul Murray]

Hold your coffee cup with two hands when near your Macbook.