Display Screen Equipment - Home Workers Beware!
With all of the discussion around self-quarantine in the UK for people who may have travelled to countries with COVID-19 cases, home working is a great solution. But an employer still has to make sure that any employees completing work from home are safe.
Completing a Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessment is an essential tool for employers who want to encourage home-working. The same rules apply for office-based staff with DSE Assessments too.
Poor DSE can increase:
- Pain and discomfort in soft tissue (shoulders, neck, bum)
- Eye strain
- Headaches
- Irritability
- Upper Limb Disorders (carpal tunnel is an example)
By having a robust DSE Assessment procedure in place you can:
- Reduce staff downtime
- Increase productivity
- Reduce risk of civil liability claims AND insurance premiums
- Reduce risk of enforcement action from the HSE
If you need help and support in completing DSE risk assessments, or any other health and safety advice for your business, you can contact us:
☎ 0330 0948 848
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