DSE
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Below is an example of a common DSE issue..
If you sit at a desk all day at work or at home with a window behind you which creates an annoying reflection on your computer screen, there is a simple step you can and should take to prevent possible eye strain. The solution to this problem is simply to turn you computer and seating position so that you are not facing a window with light shining directly into your eyes and at the same time to ensure you do not have a window with light shining directly from behind you on to your screen/VDU.
Please note: The above is an example only, we do not advise you to alter any seating or desk arrangements in your office until you or your employer have conducted a DSE Risk Assessment, which should be conducted annually.
Alternatively please call our offices on telephone 0844 5766750 to discuss your requirement in more depth with one of our representatives
Other DSE services and products
DSE: The Facts DVD
Many of us use DSE throughout the working day without thinking about the consequences if we don't use it correctly. This new DVD takes a fresh approach to the subject of display screen equipment. Over 20 minutes it covers the following: Difference between VDU and DSE, How DSE can affect your health including your Eyes, Hands, Wrists, Neck, Shoulders and Back, Importance of frequent breaks, How to set up your workstation taking into account: Chair, Screen, Keyboard and Mouse, How to sit correctly to avoid injury, Portable Devices, Electrical Safety. The advice given in the DVD will apply to your workstation, your job and your work environment. Many DSE problems occur due to the way display screen equipment is used rather than the DSE itself. Working with display screen equipment can be problem free if you take notice of the advice in this DVD. The pack comes complete VDU Workstation Checklist Forms included on the disc as a printable PDF. 2 Special Features with this DVD! - 1. Interview with an osteopath who is an expert in ergonomics 2. How to set up your Workstation video clip.
Work with Display Screen Equipment: Health & Safety (DSE) Regulations 1992 (Legal) - Guidance on Regulations Book
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0717625826
- ISBN-13: 978-0717625826
Here's some more info about DSE
Computer workstations or equipment can be associated with neck, shoulder, back or arm pains, fatigue and eyestrain. These aches and pains are sometimes called upper limb disorders (ULDs) or repetitive strain injuries (RSI). These problems can be avoided by following good practice. Once you pick up a strain injury or disorder it can be uncomfortable, painful and difficult to get rid of.
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) is any work equipment having a screen that displays information. Typical examples are computer / PC screens which are often referred to as monitors or VDUs.
According to the Health and Safety Executive, surveys have found that high proportions of employees working at a desk / workstation report aches, pains or eye discomfort. These conditions do not often indicate any serious ill health, however we're sure you agree.. it makes perfect sense to put preventative measures in place to avoid them as far as possible.
The Health and Safety (DSE) Regulations aim to protect the health of people like you and me, who work with Display Screen Equipment. The Regulations were introduced because DSE has become one of the most common kinds of work equipment. There is potential to make work more comfortable and productive for very large numbers of people by taking a few simple precautions.
We mentioned earlier in this article that Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations require a DSE Risk Assessment to be conducted for all significant users of display screen equipment (computer workstations). This usually covers most office workers. A DSE Risk Assessment can be conducted on individuals or departments sites.
An on-site DSE Risk Assessment would typically include:
- Postural assessment - an assessment of how you sit at your desk
- Seating assessment - an assessment of your seating at your workstation
- Assessment of monitor, keyboard, mouse and other equipment - a complete assessment of your equipment
- Training on good posture and layout - basic advice and training on correct postures and workstation layout
- On the spot changes where possible - highlight changes which need to be made to prevent possible strain or injury
- Report on findings and recommendations - record findings of DSE assessment and recommendations made
Information Regarding DSE Training Courses
DSE training and assessments are applicable to all employers and employees and therefore like any other organization we at Envico ensure each of our employees attend a basic eLearning DSE training course called DSE Workstation Health Safety, which is only 45 minutes in duration and costs only £25.00 + VAT per person (all employees should be trained). Envico employees also attend our eLearning DSE Workstation Risk Assessment online training course, which is only 10 minutes in duration and costs only £10.00 + VAT per person (all employees should be trained). The training courses empower employees to assess risk at their own workstation, to record their findings and to make the necessary changes to their working environment to help prevent injury and strains.
These state of the art and up to date in HSE legislation eLearning training courses allow company employee(s) to attend at their own pace and in the comfort of their own workstation at work or at home on an evening.
As a company we also assign a more senior member of staff to conduct a company DSE Risk Assessment, which involves a member of our staff conducting a risk assessment on each employee who sits at a desk for any reasonable amount of time. We record all of our findings, recommend and implement the required changes.
By doing all of the above this ensures that each worker is fully aware of their responsibilities, risk of injury and strain by sitting at their workstation. This also give us peace of mind that if in the unfortunate event one of our employees were to gain such an injury or strain.. as a company we have done everything possible to keep our workers safe from such injuries and strains.
Many organisations outsource their DSE requirements as can be a daunting task for those with no health & safety experience or sometimes it's simply a case of not having enough time to perform the risk assessments and training.
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