Sec. 1. 26 MRSA §§253 to 256 are enacted to read:

§253.__Requirements

Every employer shall provide for the safety and health of all operators by providing workplace conditions that meet the following requirements.

1.__Workplace conditions.__Every employer shall maintain the following workplace conditions.

A.__Terminals must be positioned in relation to light sources in such a way as to minimize direct light and glare reflected from the video display screen into the operator's eyes.

(1)__If an operator finds glare and reflection from the video display screen unacceptable, the employer shall promptly attempt to reduce glare and reflection through other means, by choosing an option, including, but not limited to, the following:

(a)__Repositioning the terminal;

(b)__Shading, relocating or replacing light fixtures;

(c)__Supplying the operator with any special equipment designed to reduce the glare or reflection problem; and

(d)__Any other methods to attempt to alleviate the problem.

(2)__If an operator continues to find glare and reflection from the video display screen unacceptable after the employer's attempts under subparagraph (1), the video display screen must be fitted with a contrast enhancement filter or mesh screen unless the operator specifically declines the filter or screen.

B.__Chairs must be swivel chairs unless the operator specifically declines such a chair.

C.__Either the seat of the chair must be adjustable for height or the terminal table must have a height-adjustable platform.__The height of the seat must allow the operator to place the operator's feet firmly on a support surface.