DSE Assessment, DSE Risk Assessments

Good ergonomics for Display Screen Equipment (DSE) users is a legal requirement throughout Europe (as is user training). No two organisations are exactly the same and we always customise our approach to suit the unique circumstances of each client. The options include:

• our qualified ergonomists conducting the DSE assessments
• training in-house assessors to conduct DSE assessments
• training users to conduct their own self-assessments.

In practice, most clients choose a combination of these three, whichever works for them.

For all options, we ensure that our clients not only comply with the law but also gain real benefit from the assessments. We do not regard DSE assessments as simply a 'tick box' exercise but as an opportunity to

• improve productivity and quality
• reduce sickness
• cut compensation claims
• improve customer service.

We use our knowledge of human capabilities to help our clients optimise the users display screen equipment workstation and working environment in a cost-effective way.

Benefits

• Not only ensures you meet your legal obligations but also provides real business benefits in terms of productivity and quality
• Reduces staff complaints, sickness absence and risk of claims
• Ensures in-house staff are deployed in most appropriate way for your business
• Improves return on investment in display screen equipment, office furniture and environment.

Our approach to DSE assessments

• Based on the UK's Health and Safety Executive Guidance, industry best practice and international ergonomics standards - which we helped develop
• Experienced consultants can advise users on simple adjustments to overcome most problems
• Clear and straightforward results presented in an easy to use format to a level of detail agreed with you in advance from summaries of key points to illustrated fully detailed reports
• Practical recommendations - we will continue to work with you to ensure you get the best from your assessment programme.

Typical DSE assessment projects

Some of the clients we have conducted office based DSE assessments for include:

• The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister
• The TUC
• Barclays Bank.

We have also conducted DSE assessments for home workers working for:

• The Planning Inspectorate
• Barclays Bank.

What do our clients say? 

I just wanted to say that I think the first round of assessments can be judged a success.  Everyone was impressed with Charlie and Catherine's professionalism and knowledge.  Several staff have told me they have been given useful practical advice which they intend to implement which in itself makes the exercise worthwhile.

Bindmans LLP

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