Health and safety when working with computersGeneral working environment

Don't forget that rules for all electrical appliances apply in a computer room. This means:

• there should be no trailing wires
• food and drink should not be placed near a machine
• electrical sockets must not be overloaded
• there must be adequate space around the machine
• heating and ventilation must be suitable
• lighting must be suitable with no glare or reflections
• benches and desks must be strong enough to support the computers