Screen work: your right to a healthy workplace
Hours at the screen: that takes a toll on your eyes, back and neck. Your employer is responsible not only for the work but also for your health at the workplace. From this arise concrete entitlements.
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What you should do now
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1. Name the strain
Record which complaints/problems occur at the screen workstation.
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2. Use the examination
Make use of the offered eye examination for screen work.
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3. Clarify screen glasses
If your normal glasses are not sufficient, demand that the costs of screen glasses be covered.
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4. Improve ergonomics
Approach the employer/company doctor about ergonomic equipment (chair, desk, screen).
Frequently asked questions
Must my employer provide an ergonomic workplace?
Yes. Under occupational safety law (among others the Workplaces Ordinance) the employer must design workplaces safely and in a way conducive to health; with screen work an ergonomic setup is part of this. In case of complaints you should approach the employer or the company doctor so that the workplace is adapted.
Do I get screen glasses paid for?
With regular screen work you are entitled to an offered eye examination. If it turns out that a normal visual aid is not sufficient for screen work, the employer must bear the costs of special screen glasses to the extent necessary. For general everyday glasses, by contrast, this does not apply.
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General information for self-help, not legal advice (RDG). In case of a high loss or uncertainty: contact a consumer advice center or a lawyer.