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Workstation assessments take into account the design of the workstation, the design of the office and the users role in the company to help reduce risks when using display screen equipment. The purpose of having a workstation assessment is to assess a workstation and find any issues that may affect poorly on health.

It is not sufficient to allow employees to use a software package or other means to assess their own workstations, it is a duty of the employer to carry out an analysis or risk assessment of an employees workstation.

Each Head of Department is responsible for ensuring that a DSE assessment is completed for each member of staff within their control. They are also responsible for ensuring the role of DSE Assessor is allocated to an individual(s) and that they are supported to carry out their duties.

DSE workstations and assessmentIf workers use DSE on a daily basis, as part of their normal work, continuously for one hour or more, employers must carry out a workstation assessment.

If you are looking for a simple yes or no answer here, the answer is yes, risk assessments are a legal requirement. At least, they are a legal requirement at work. In fact, risk assessment is so important it has its own section under the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations.

If workers use display screen equipment (DSE) daily, as part of their normal work, continuously for an hour or more, employers must do a workstation assessment. Employers should look at: the whole workstation, including equipment, furniture, and work conditions. the job being done.

How often should risk assessments of DSE workstations be done? Answer: An assessment should be done when a new workstation is set up, when a new user starts work, or when a substantial change is made to an existing workstation (or the way it is used).

In law, employers must: do a DSE workstation assessment. reduce risks, including making sure workers take breaks from DSE work or do something different. provide an eye test if a worker asks for one.

It's for these naturally occurring reasons that a regular re-assessment programme should be put in place so that all employees have a DSE check on a regular basis. At Sureteam, we recommend that as a minimum a new DSE Assessment is undertaken for every employee, every 2 years.