Setting up your Workstation

What is DSE?

Display screen equipment (DSE) is a term used for screen based equipment including PC's, laptops, tablets and smartphones.  You are a 'DSE user' if you use a screen for an hour or more most days.

Procedure

All DSE users complete the DSE module on Learning Space.

Review and update form every 3 years or when there has been any significant change eg. equipment, persons health, desk location.

For guidance on accessing the reasonable adjustments budget, please click here.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Line Manager

    • Ensure DSE Self-assessment training and forms are completed by team members (including those working from home). New starters within the first month.
    • Resolve any adjustments required.  For example, resolve simple adjustments like footstool, document holder, replacement keyboard, broken mouse.
    • More complex medical issues that cannot be resolved that affects the staff members to carry out their ability to work, please contact peopleandculture@uca.ac.uk. That may require an Occupational Health referral to be made.
  • Staff

    • If you are a DSE user you must complete the DSE Module on Learning Space and the self-assessment..
    • Send to your Line Manager who will identify if any adjustments need to be made.

Further help

Links

  • HSE - Working safely with display screen equipment can be found here.

 

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