Display Screen Equipment Assessments
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments help organisations ensure computer workstations are set up safely, reducing the risk of discomfort, strain and work-related injuries.
Many employees spend a significant portion of their working day using computers, laptops and other digital devices. Poor workstation setup can lead to discomfort, fatigue and musculoskeletal problems over time.
Display Screen Equipment assessments help organisations identify potential risks associated with computer workstations and ensure employees are working in a safe and comfortable environment.
First Health & Safety provides professional DSE assessment services that help organisations review workstation arrangements, support employee wellbeing and reduce the risk of work-related strain or injury.
What is a DSE assessment?
A Display Screen Equipment assessment is a structured review of a computer workstation and how it is used by the employee.
The purpose of the assessment is to identify potential ergonomic issues that may contribute to discomfort or health problems. This includes evaluating how equipment such as monitors, keyboards, chairs and desks are positioned.
A DSE assessment also considers how employees use their workstation, including posture, screen position and working habits.
By identifying potential issues early, organisations can make adjustments that improve comfort and reduce long-term health risks.
Why DSE assessments are important
Employers have responsibilities under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations to ensure that employees who regularly use display screen equipment can work safely.
DSE assessments help organisations meet these responsibilities by identifying workstation risks and ensuring appropriate adjustments are made.
Benefits of DSE assessments include:
Improving employee comfort when using computers
Reducing the risk of musculoskeletal issues
Supporting employee wellbeing and productivity
Ensuring workstations are set up correctly
Demonstrating a proactive approach to workplace health and safety
Regular assessments help organisations maintain safe working environments for employees who use display screen equipment.
Identifying workstation risks
A DSE assessment reviews several aspects of the workstation environment.
This may include:
Monitor position and viewing distance
Keyboard and mouse placement
Chair height and posture support
Desk layout and workspace organisation
Lighting conditions and screen glare
Work patterns and break arrangements
By reviewing these factors, our consultants can identify potential improvements that help employees work more comfortably.
Creating Comfortable and Safe Workstations
A well-designed workstation can make a significant difference to employee wellbeing. When equipment is set up correctly and employees understand good working practices, the risk of discomfort and strain is greatly reduced.
DSE assessments help organisations ensure employees have the knowledge and workstation setup needed to work safely.
Combining professional assessments with clear guidance and training helps create healthier and more productive workplaces.
Supporting remote and hybrid working
Many organisations now support remote or hybrid working arrangements. Employees may spend part or all of their working time using computers at home or in shared workspaces.
DSE assessments can also support remote workers by reviewing how home workstations are set up and providing guidance on improving ergonomics.
This helps organisations maintain consistent health and safety standards regardless of where employees are working.
Practical recommendations and improvements
Following a DSE assessment, our consultants provide practical recommendations that help improve workstation setup.
These recommendations may include adjustments to seating position, monitor height, desk layout or working practices.
In some cases, simple adjustments can significantly improve comfort and reduce strain during long periods of computer use.
Reinforcing safe workstation practices through training
Alongside workstation assessments, organisations may also wish to provide employees with training on safe computer use and ergonomic practices.
First Health & Safety supports organisations through our AI-powered Learning Management System (LMS), which allows businesses to deliver training on topics such as display screen equipment awareness, workstation setup and general workplace safety.
Online training helps employees understand how to set up their workstations correctly and adopt healthy working habits.
Integrating consultancy with digital learning
Combining professional DSE assessments with digital training allows organisations to support both physical workstation setup and employee awareness.
Using our LMS, organisations can deliver guidance on posture, workstation adjustments and safe working practices across their workforce.
Training can be updated easily and delivered to both office-based and remote employees.
Display Screen Equipment assessments from First Health & Safety
First Health & Safety has been supporting organisations with workplace safety solutions since 2007. Our DSE assessment services help businesses identify workstation risks and support employee wellbeing.
Alongside consultancy support, our AI-powered LMS allows organisations to deliver training on workstation safety and ergonomic awareness.
By combining expert advice with flexible digital learning tools, we help organisations create safer, more comfortable working environments for employees who use display screen equipment.
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