DSE Assessments
DSE Assessments can prevent potential risks associated with using display screens for extended periods of time, including eye strain, neck & back pain and musculoskeletal disorders.
DSE (Display Screen Equipment) is one of the most commonly used types of work equipment. HSE introduced The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 to protect the health of those who work with DSE.
If the DSE is not set up appropriately or overused, some employees may experience fatigue, eye strain, upper limb problems and backache. The causes may not always be obvious and can be due to a combination of factors.
Trained DSE assessors at Turner's Occupational Health & Wellbeing Services provide a DSE risk assessment in the office environment. This is to fulfil Health and Safety Executive regulations, whilst addressing individual requirements, improve comfort, productivity and educate on posture to prevent injury and aches/pains.
A Tailored Approach
Our approach is tailored to the individual and the organisation. Our assessments incorporate a discussion with the employer about the tasks the individuals are expected to carry out. We also carry out a subjective assessment with the employee to understand the issues that the employee has had.
This is then followed up by a detailed look at the DSE with the employee demonstrating their frequently carried out tasks at work.
Small adjustments can then be made at the time as well, as any recommendations regarding any alternative equipment that may be of benefit to the employer and employee.
DSE Assessments
Many organisations use standard DSE assessment tools. These tools encourage the employee to self assess their work station set up, against a standard list of recommendations. However, it is widely accepted that a “one size fits all approach” does not work with every employee or every organisation.
Workplace demands, work tasks, workplace environments and an employee’s shape/size/age. These factors all vary significantly and often the standard assessment tools do not provide enough feedback to make correct and effective adjustments.
DSE assessments are often completed following an episode of Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSD) or a period of absence from an employee, where they have cited issues around their workstation as a causative factor.
