Computer Work Stations. A. In order to provide a safe and healthy workplace for its employees, the State agrees to order computer equipment wherever possible in accordance with the recommendations made by the Joint Union/Management Video Display Terminal Committee Report.
B. The State shall provide instruction in the proper operation and adjustment of computers and workstation equipment. Both parties will encourage employees to properly use computer equipment. The State shall maintain the Computer User's Handbook which will be available to all departments for training purposes.
C. The State shall take action as it deems necessary to make the following equipment available to all employees that use computers:
1. Glare screens;
2. Document holders;
3. Adjustable chairs;
4. Adjustable keyboards, computer tables and supports;
5. Foot and wrist rests. Additionally, the State shall take action as it deems necessary to mitigate glare from the workplace, such as, rearrangements of the work stations to avoid glare on terminal screens from windows and ceiling luminaries, or providing other measures to reduce the glare from light sources.
D. Upon request by the Union, the State agrees to meet to review any revisions or additions to the State's ergonomic guidelines for computer equipment.
Computer Work Stations. A. In order to provide a safe and healthy workplace for its employees, the State agrees to order computer equipment wherever possible in accordance with the recommendations made by the Joint Union/Management Video Display Terminal Committee Report.
B. The State shall provide instruction in the proper operation and adjustment of computers and workstation equipment. Both parties will encourage employees to properly use computer equipment. The State shall maintain the Computer User's Handbook which will be available to all departments for training purposes.
C. Upon the request of the employee, the State shall provide an ergonomic evaluation of the employee’s primary workstation by a trained evaluator.
D. The State shall take action as it deems necessary to make the following equipment available to all employees that use computers:
1. Glare screens;
2. Document holders;
3. Adjustable chairs;
4. Ergonomic keyboards;
5. Foot and wrist rests;
6. Telephone headsets;
7. Ergonomic computer table and supports;
8. Wheeled carriers;
9. Alternative pointing devices (rollerball, trackball, touch-pad, etc.) as necessary. Additionally, the State shall take action as it deems necessary to mitigate glare from the workplace, such as, rearrangements of the work stations to avoid glare on monitors and on terminal screens from windows and ceiling luminaries, or providing other measures to reduce the glare from light sources.
E. Upon request by the Union, the State agrees to meet to review any suggested revisions or additions to the State's Computer User’s Handbook.
Computer Work Stations. A. In order to provide a safe and healthy workplace for its employees, the State agrees to order computer equipment wherever possible in accordance with the recommendations made by the Joint Union/Management Video Display Terminal Committee Report.
B. The State shall provide instruction in the proper operation and adjustment of computers and workstation equipment. Both parties will encourage employees to properly use computer equipment. The State shall maintain the “Easy Ergonomics for Desktop Computer Users” booklet which will be available to all departments for training purposes.
C. Upon the request of the employee, the State shall provide an ergonomic evaluation of the employee’s primary workstation by a trained evaluator.
D. The State shall take action as it deems necessary to make the following equipment available to all employees that use computers:
1. Glare screens;
2. Document holders;
3. Adjustable chairs;
4. Ergonomic keyboards;
5. Foot and wrist rests;
6. Telephone headsets;
7. Ergonomic computer table and supports;
8. Wheeled carriers;
9. Alternative pointing devices (rollerball, trackball, touch-pad, etc.) as necessary. Additionally, the State shall take action as it deems necessary to mitigate glare from the workplace, such as, rearrangements of the work stations to avoid glare on monitors and on terminal screens from windows and ceiling luminaries, or providing other measures to reduce the glare from light sources. In the event that the State modifies existing or creates new policies regarding computer work stations, written notice and an opportunity to meet and confer over the impact of such changes will be provided to the Union in accordance with the provisions of Section 24.1 of this Agreement.
Computer Work Stations. The Employer will adhere to the safety and ergonomic standards as specified by WorkSafeBC.
Computer Work Stations. A. The State shall provide instruction in the proper operation and adjustment of computers and workstation equipment. Both parties will encourage employees to properly use computer equipment. The State shall maintain the Computer User’s Handbook which will be available to all departments for training purposes.
B. The State shall take action as it deems necessary to make the following equipment available to all employees that use computers:
1. Glare screens;
2. Document holders;
3. Adjustable chairs;
4. Adjustable keyboards, computer tables and supports;
5. Foot and wrist rests;
6. Telephone headset. Additionally, the State shall take action as it deems necessary to mitigate glare from the workplace, such as, rearrangements of the work stations to avoid glare on monitors and on terminal screens from windows and ceiling luminaries, or providing other measures to reduce the glare from light sources.
C. Upon request by the Union, the State agrees to meet to review any suggested revisions or additions to the State’s Computer User’s Handbook.
Computer Work Stations. A. In order to provide a safe and healthy workplace for its employees, the State agrees to order computer equipment wherever possible in accordance with the recommendations made by the Joint Union/Management Video Display Terminal
Computer Work Stations. A. The State shall provide instruction in the proper operation and adjustment of computers and workstation equipment. Both parties will encourage employees to properly use computer equipment. The “Easy Ergonomics for Desktop Computer Users” can be found on the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, California Department of Industrial Relations webpage at http:/xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/xxxx/xxxx publications/computerergo.pdf.
B. The State shall take action as it deems necessary to make the following equipment available to all employees that use computers:
1. Glare screens;
2. Document holders;
3. Adjustable chairs;
4. Adjustable keyboards, computer tables and supports;
5. Foot and wrist rests;
6. Telephone headset. Additionally, the State shall take action as it deems necessary to mitigate glare from the workplace, such as, rearrangements of the work stations to avoid glare on monitors and on terminal screens from windows and ceiling luminaries, or providing other measures to reduce the glare from light sources.
Computer Work Stations. (a) Where an employee is required to work at a computer work station, the following will apply:
(i) The School Board, whenever possible, will provide suitable equipment (i.e. adjustable chairs, keyboards at proper typing heights) and keep screen glare to a manageable level.
(ii) Upon request, the Employer shall assist employees in adjusting computer work stations to minimize the risk of musculoskeletal injury.
Computer Work Stations. A. The State shall provide instruction in the proper operation and adjustment of computers and workstation equipment. Both parties will encourage employees to properly use computer equipment. The “Easy Ergonomics for Desktop Computer Users” can be found on the Division of Occupational Safety and Health, California Department of Industrial Relations webpage.
B. The State shall take action as it deems necessary to make the following equipment available to all employees that use computers:
1. Glare screens;
2. Document holders;
3. Adjustable chairs;
4. Adjustable keyboards, computer tables and supports;
5. Foot and wrist rests;
6. Telephone headset. Additionally, the State shall take action as it deems necessary to mitigate glare from the workplace, such as, rearrangements of the work stations to avoid glare on monitors and on terminal screens from windows and ceiling luminaries, or providing other measures to reduce the glare from light sources.
Computer Work Stations. Section 1. The University will make a good-faith effort to create and maintain safe computer workstations.
Section 2. The University may monitor and record usage to enforce its policies in accordance with OIT acceptable use policy, but will not inspect or record confidential personal financial or health record information.
Section 3. Upon request, police officers who operate a computer shall be provided available wrist rests for trial usage. If the wrist rest is determined to be beneficial, a permanent wrist rest will be assigned to the station.
