Tag: DSE

Hidden costs of poor workplace eyecare revealed With UK businesses losing over £100 billion annually due to sickness, Specsavers’ new whitepaper, Blind Spot: The Business Imperative for Employee Eye Health, reveals why eyecare should be viewed not just as a health benefit but as a strategic investment in business performance. Based on comprehensive research conducted with corporate […]

What might the future of Display Screen Equipment and ergonomics look like in the workplace? As technology evolves, the way that we integrate DSE into the workplace evolves with it – this blog explores how his may work in practice. The effect of hybrid and remote work on DSE Since the pandemic, we have seen […]

As part of March’s Hazard of the Month, Senses, we’re highlighting two key areas: Display Screen Equipment and Noise at Work. Display Screen Equipment Employers must conduct a workstation assessment for any employees who use display screen equipment daily for an hour or more as part of their regular duties, in accordance with the Health and […]

Spending long hours sitting at desks and staring at screens can negatively affect both physical and mental health, impacting morale and productivity. By adopting healthy habits at work, individuals can improve their wellbeing, preventing burnout and boosting energy and focus for their tasks. 1. Stay hydrated Staying hydrated helps maintain alertness and energy at work. […]

When you think of risk assessments, the image that comes to mind may be a construction site or a manufacturing warehouse – but the truth is, all workplaces have hazards, and all of these should be assessed accordingly. Keep reading to learn more about common hazards you should be assessing in your workplace. 1. Display […]

“Blanket approach to return to work will be ineffective”, says IOSH A “blanket approach” to getting people in the UK with back problems and other musculoskeletal issues to return to work will be ineffective, according to the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH). Responding to a pledge by Health Secretary Steve Barclay to provide […]

With many employees now working remotely, either full-time or as part of a hybrid schedule, it is essential that employers are well-equipped with knowledge of how best to support their work from home staff. So, what do you need to do to support your remote workers at home? 1. Carry out a home worker risk […]

Display Screen Equipment (DSE) is defined as equipment or devices that have an alphanumeric or graphic display screen, including display screens, laptops, touch screens and other similar devices. Employers have a responsibility to protect their workers from the health risks of working with DSE, which can include neck, shoulder, back, arm, wrist and hand pain, […]

As part of September’s Hazard of the Month, Display Screen Equipment, we’re highlighting two key areas: Display Screen Equipment and Lone Working. Display Screen Equipment For any workers that use display screen equipment daily, continuously for an hour or longer, and as part of their regular role, employers must undertake a workstation assessment as per the […]

By law, there are certain welfare facilities that businesses must provide for their workers and visitors to their premises. This is the minimum standard the employers must meet, however welfare in the workplace can be improved even more by further actions. Read out top ten tips to find out what you should be implementing in […]