Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Walkaround Service
A Display Screen Equipment (DSE) service to help you meet your wellbeing and legal requirements.
This service involves a PAM Group DSE Assessor visiting on site to areas where there are various workstations. The DSE Assessor will walk around initially observing any significant issues/ risks and have conversations with the users to identify if they have any Musculoskeletal (MSK) issues.
DSE walkaround service
Where any MSK issues are noticed, we will provide recommendations of colleagues who may need a more detailed DSE assessment and should be referred for a DSE or Ergonomic Workstation (EWSA) Assessment. We will also provide them with some basic advice.
These assessments can also be appropriately adapted for a variety of environments. This may include Visual Display Units (VDU), Display Screen Equipment (DSE), Vehicle Assessments (VA) or functional ergonomics with specific observations of a workstation activity as part of an employee’s job role (WSA).
Physio Solutions MSK experts and ergonomic specialists conduct Workplace Ergonomic Assessments (WpEA) which address a working role either for individual employees or for numerous individuals in the role who will be completing the tasks or using the equipment. These assessments can be conducted via remote video-consulting or on-site, depending on the nature of the role and/or the issues observed.
Features
Written report
A report detailing any observations made during the visit, advice shared with employees and recommendations for enhancements and employees who may benefit from a further individual assessment.
Employee education
During the service employees will receive advice on h w best to use their equipment, including how to adjust their posture and the importance of taking breaks and managing their DSE in the long term.
Legal compliance
Our DSE services ensure compliance with legal requirements. It helps you to reduce the risk of ergonomic and musculoskeletal (MSK) issues and injuries related absence and productivity issues.
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FAQs
What is the purpose of a display screen equipment assessment?
Who needs a display screen equipment assessment?
The display screen equipment regulations 1992 requires employees using DSE for over an hour at a time to have a DSE assessment. Our DSE workstation risk assessment will review their workstation, including equipment and surrounding space of their equipment, legroom, lighting, screen, keyboard, chair and footrest. The employee’s role and ability to take regular breaks, whether at home or office-based, is also assessed. Taking into account any existing or previous injuries.
Who should carry out a display screen equipment assessment?
A workstation DSE assessment is a physical assessment of an employee’s workstation set up and surrounding environment and equipment. It needs to be performed by a suitably competent ergonomic specialist. Someone who can identify and report on any ergonomic issues. Plus make recommendations on how to reduce the risk of developing or exacerbating musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders. PAM Physio Solutions experts can also provide a comprehensive report for the employer.
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