What is a DSE Assessment?
Some workers may experience fatigue, eye strain, upper limb disorders and backache from overuse or improper use of DSE (Display Screen Equipment, e.g. computer screens). These problems can also be experienced from poorly designed workstations and work environments.
Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD) account for a huge cost to business in terms of sickness absence and can be largely preventable with good risk assessments, early identification of problems and early intervention.
A DSE risk assessment looks at the workstation set-up, the work equipment, the work design and working practices to identify any issues that may affect the individual’s health.

Why Do I Need It?
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 (amended 2002) apply to all display screen equipment (DSE) e.g. computer screens. This applies to those working at a fixed workstation, mobile workers, home workers and hot-deskers.
Employers must carry out a risk assessment of workstations to reduce any identified risks and put suitable control measures in place, provide information and training, provide eye and eyesight tests on request and glasses if required solely for DSE use, and review the risk assessment when the user or any aspect of the DSE changes.
What we offer
We can support you in complying with the DSE legislation in the following ways:
- Reviewing your DSE policy
- Providing an online training package and DSE tool
- Providing basic individual workstation assessments
- Providing more in-depth workstation assessments for individuals with a health condition that may have been caused or is aggravated by working with DSE
- Chair set-up service
- Driver set-up review
- Advice on suitable products/equipment
- General advice on posture, ergonomics or reducing the risk of MSD in your organisation
DSE and Ergonomic resources
Home working and DSE during Covid-19
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