Guidance

Cervical screening: ergonomic working standards

Standards for personnel who prepare, scan and report on cervical screening slides.

Documents

Ergonomic working standards for personnel engaged in the preparation, scanning and reporting of cervical screening slides

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Details

NHS cervical screening programme (NHSCSP) standard previously referenced as MDA standard 02104.

Appendices include:

  • postural advice for cytology screeners
  • NHSCSP equipment guidance notes on laboratory furniture
  • NHSCSP equipment guidance notes on microscopes
Published 1 September 2003