Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessments

Every employer is required to undertake a DSE Assessment (an analysis of the computer operator’s workstation) to assess and reduce risks if necessary.

Your DSE programme should achieve:

• Full compliance with and, where possible, exceed regulations
• Education of workforce in good posture and workstation adjustment
• Ready sources of information for reference and review
• Identification of existing conditions or injuries related to working with DSE
• Evaluation of effectiveness of equipment configuration; ie seating, display, mouse, keyboard, workstation, lighting, document stands, etc
• Identification of wider issues within the environment such as work patterns and social aspects.

When is a DSE Assessment REVIEW required?
- An employee informs you of a disability
- An employee informs you they are expecting a child
- When any new technology, equipment or software is introduced
- Following an office move, area redesign or change to lighting

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