DSE risk assessment & training software: Workstation Safety Plus
Introduction
Workstation Safety Plus from Cardinus is a fully networkable system, developed to help organisations to meet DSE risk assessment regulations (the Display Screen Equipment or DSE Regulations in the UK). The system is available for delivery by intranet or the Internet. The course is highly interactive and includes cartoons, quizzes and interactive sequences. All the DSE risk assessment basics are covered in just 30-35 minutes.
The system is extremely easy to use and is both informative and enjoyable. Within minutes the system can be up an running.. The optional DSE risk assessment module comprises a questionnaire that can be adapted to meet your exact needs. After the user has run through the training and multiple choice test they answer a few simple questions, most of which are also multiple choice. All the results are held on a DSE risk assessment central database for analysis and monitoring.
Benefits of display screen equipment risk assessments
To properly control work related musculoskeletal disorders and computer vision syndrome, employers should periodically provide DSE training and DSE risk assessment, evaluate users' health and workstations and/or selected work areas for ergonomic or injury-risk factors.
Providing Display Screen Equipment users with Workstation Safety Plus DSE training and DSE risk assessment is important in today's computerized offices. Chair selection should consider the diverse needs of users, the general worker population, the type of work to be performed, and any specific user needs that might need to be accommodated.
After completing a DSE assessment, there are several other ways employers can modify workstations to meet varied users' needs and provide users with comfort improvements, without investing in a major furnishing purchase.
The marketplace is full of Display Screen Equipment ergonomic improvement options and accessories as well as DSE training and DSE risk assessment tools. As with any purchase, proper selection is important because many items are touted as ergonomic but do not actually fulfill their intended purpose, or are inappropriate for a specific user(s), given his or her needs. (A good workstation DSE training and DSE risk assessment can help determine specific equipment needs for select individual or work groups).
Beyond improvements to the actual vdu workstation, there are several actions that computer users themselves can do to improve their comfort and minimize discomfort while working. These include undertaking DSE risk assessments and training, carrying out DSE risk assessments, health risk assessments, intermittent mini-breaks, alternate task and stretch breaks (general or body-part specific) throughout the day; and standing up and walking away from the immediate work area (or even outside for a breath of fresh air).
DSE training, DSE risk assessments, health risk assessments, regular eye checks and visual correction are all very important.
There is one caution, however, about DSE training and DSE assessment. If you feel that your offices would need a lot of upgrading to pass an ergonomics test, you might want to address some of these Display Screen Equipment issues prior to or concurrent with your DSE awareness program.
Mayo Clinic Study - Work Loss Data Institute-study found prevalence of CTS and other health disorders increase by nearly 60% for data entry workers in jobs such as administrative and clerical positions, in contrast to the general workforce.
Seating & the back
Display screen equipment / computer users assume a seated posture to perform the majority of their work. Prolonged sitting at a computer can be associated with health issues such as musculoskeletal stress and strain on the body. It can also be tiring.
DSE assessment and safety training will help you to assume a comfortable posture. Work at a computer involves several factors: support to the back, hand access to the keyboard and mouse, and viewing the screen. Following a DSE risk assessment, adjustments to the chair, work surface, keyboard tray and monitor stand or user may be required to achieve a user-friendly and comfortable posture.
More information about Cardinus
Cardinus provide safety & ergonomics e-learning, training and risk assessment solutions in areas including computer ergonomics, display screen equipment, manual handling, fire safety, driver safety and more.
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