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b. Leg space under the work surface shall be adequate and unobstructed.
c. Work surface size will be adequate to accommodate other task dependent items such as paper, document, manuals, etc., and adaptive devices.
d. At a minimum, ANSI standards on seating will be followed.
5. Special Needs
Employees with special needs stemming from factors such as height, weight or disability will be accommodated on a case-by-case basis.
D. Maintenance
Whenever a problem with a VDT, accessory or chair is identified and reported, management will promptly investigate and, as appropriate, timely initiate the necessary adjustments, repairs or replacement. Equipment which cannot maintain proper adjustment shall be repaired or replaced.
1.The Employer will ensure that VDT screens will not emit excessive radiation and that VDT voltage emissions shall be within manufacturer specifications.
2. For VDTs, employees should report problems such as: the screen is flickering, the image is not clear and/or does not fill the screen, the contrast or brightness adjustments do not appear to be working, etc.
3. The employees will be given information and a checklist by the Employer regarding proper VDT maintenance on a yearly basis.
4. Cleaning supplies for use with the VDTs will be made available by the Administration. Employees will be instructed on their proper use.
E. VDT Breaks
Where an employee uses a VDT or other keying device for at least one hour, he/she shall receive a 5-minute non-VDT work break for every hour of utilization. Such breaks will be in addition to regularly scheduled rest periods and will be for the purpose of performing assigned work not requiring use of the VDT or other keying devices. This does not preclude employees from receiving rest breaks when suitable non-VDT work is not available.
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