DSE MODULE
Display Screen Equipment
DSE is a workstation (including laptops) comprising of:
Screen
Keyboard
Input Device
Software
Optional accessories
Desk & chair
Immediate working environment
What are the risks?
Visual discomfort - Temporary eye strain from constant focusing
Upper limb disorders – repetitive movements causing Repetitive Strain Injuries (RSI) or pains in neck, arms, elbows, wrists, hands, fingers
Postural problems from setting for prolonged periods of time
Headaches
Fatigue
Stress
A DSE User is Staff who: “habitually use display screen equipment as a significant part of their normal work”
A DSE User is an employee to whom all or most of the following apply:
Job requires DSE
No choice or discretion as to use of equipment
Used for continuous or near continuous spells of an hour or more at a time
Used most days
Have to input data quickly & accurately
Requires attention & concentration
Need for significant training or skills to use DSE
What are the Requirements of the DSE Regulations?
Carry out a risk Assessment
Carry out a Workstation Assessment
Carry out a User Assessment
Ensure workstation complies
Daily work routine of users
Eye and eyesight tests
Provision of training
Provision of information
Employer DSE Responsibilities:
Assess risks
Correct desk and layout
Adjustable equipment
Investigate problems
Working environment
Eye sight tests
Organise workloads
Information & training
Employee DSE Responsibilities:
Follow safety rules
Follow safe systems of work
Adjust workstation properly
Hazard/incident reporting
Adopt good posture
Rest breaks
Housekeeping
The components which make up a DSE Risk Assessment are:
DISPLAY
DESK
ENVIRONMENT
KEYBOARD
CHAIR
The Process of a DSE Risk Assessment
Planning the Assessment
Training given on how to complete assessment
Provide information on assessment and remedial actions
Provide information on eyesight tests
Users made aware about provision for breaks
Carrying out the Assessment
Carried out by user
After the Assessment:
Analyse the findings
Carry out remedial action with employees
Monitor effectiveness
Workstation Checklist:
Risk Factors
Things to consider
Action to take
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