San Francisco law on V.D.T.s is struck down

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A San Francisco law that governed guidelines for the work environment of video terminal display users has been struck down by Judge Lucy Kelly McCabe of the San Francisco Superior Court. Judge McCabe stated that California law could only foster legislation by the state, and not the city, in safety regulation issues. The law covered municipal workers and workers at private businesses and required companies to provide adequate lighting, equipment adjustability and work breaks. The lawsuit was filed by Zack Electronics and Data Processing and Accounting Services, but was funded by several major computer companies including IBM. The prolonged use of computers can cause eye problems, muscle strain and a painful wrist injury that can require surgical correction.

Computer peripheral equipment, not elsewhere classified, Computer peripherals industry, Law enforcement, Health, Lawsuits, Safety

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Board in San Francisco passes VDT ordinance

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The San Francisco Board of Supervisors has voted 7 to 4 in favor of an ordinance to regulate the business use of video display terminals (VDTs). Mayor Art Agnos will either endorse the measure or veto it. The ordinance requires companies with 15 or more employees to provide VDT workers with adjustable chairs and terminals, proper lighting, and 15-minute breaks or alternative work after two hours at a VDT terminal. Companies that do not abide by the ordinance could be fined up to $500 per day. The regulation also calls for a committee to study health aspects of VDT radiation. The ordinance requires businesses to conform to the regulations within two years.

Electronic computers, Health aspects, Computer industry, Economic aspects, Occupational health and safety, Occupational safety and health, Industry regulations, Government regulation of business, Trade regulation, Occupational Health, California

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San Francisco moves to regulate video terminals

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The City of San Francisco's Board of Supervisors passes legislation that would become the nation's only law regulating the use of video display terminals (VDTs) in private business. Computer industry observers and unions watch the ordinance closely because it may have a nationwide effect on how government regulates VDTs, something that has been known to cause a variety of health problems. The ordinance calls for workers to have a 15 minute break every two hours and will require businesses to provide adjustable chairs, detachable keyboards, and screens that can be tilted and adjusted for height.

Social policy, Social conditions, Social Issue

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