You’ve heard that you only need to worry about the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 if your staff are classified as “users”. What does this mean, and is this really the
case?
Published 28.01.2008
We recently attended a major health and safety exhibition, at which we ran into numerous companies offering online workstation assessment software. We decided to find if they’re as good as they claim
to be. What did we find out?
Published 19.06.2006
Do all of your staff sit in exactly the same way? Are all the desks in your office spotless? Unlikely. And you’re not alone! Why not follow our guide to spotting potential problems with display
screen equipment users?
Published 22.10.2007
You have an employee who’s suffering from “RSI”. You’ve followed medical advice and provided her with an alternative keyboard etc. She’s still having problems and you’re running out of solutions. How
do you cover your back?
Published 23.05.2005
A colleague has just purchased a new “executive” chair. However, when you looked at the one they’d chosen, you realised that it wasn’t really suitable for prolonged screen-based work. Do you need to
worry about this?
Published 06.05.2008
You’re concerned that some staff aren’t filling in the display screen equipment (DSE) risk assessment questionnaire properly, so risks are being left unmanaged. How can you stop this from happening?
Published 16.06.2008
A member of your secretarial team has complained that she’s suffering pains in her arms; which she is convinced are caused by her workstation. How should you deal with this complaint?
Published 25.02.2008
You’ve heard that if you employ someone with a disability, or an existing member of staff becomes disabled, you will need to make changes to their workstation. Is this true?
Published 30.06.2008
The risks associated with the use of display screen equipment aren’t headline news, but they shouldn’t be overlooked. To make your staff aware of the risks and how to minimise them, use our new safe
system of work.
Published 17.09.2018
According to a TUC report, safety concerns about working at a computer and the physical strains associated with DSE use are two of the three most worried about elements of working life. But just how
a big an issue is this?
Published 01.12.2008