Grahamfff Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I am looking for firms that will come into a workplace to do assessments of staff work stations - by which I mean check they have their chairs the right height for them, have their computer set up properly etc etc. Does anyone have any recommendations? Also, is this the best way of minimising the risk to staff of backache RSI etc? Woudl ti be better to train staff to assess their own needs in this respect? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kipper Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Most computer courses have an element of Health & Safety built in that should cover any trained company personnel. To carry out such a basic risk assessment doesnt require much time or effort and is just common sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fox20thc Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Usually most firms have a H&S rep who will go on a training course for this and be responsible for checking these things and adjusting where necc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Rock Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 You're always taught on training courses that you are responsible for your own health and safety in the work place. Ask staff what they think in the first instance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripitaka Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 The Health & Safety Exec should be able to help you, but they also do free leaflets like this:- http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg90.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthly1 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 I am looking for firms that will come into a workplace to do assessments of staff work stations - by which I mean check they have their chairs the right height for them, have their computer set up properly etc etc. Does anyone have any recommendations? Also, is this the best way of minimising the risk to staff of backache RSI etc? Woudl ti be better to train staff to assess their own needs in this respect? Thanks checking that the chairs are the right height for them!!?? **** me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz33 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 As a Dept health and safety Ofiicer for sheff Uni, I have been on the display screen equipment assessment (DSE) course. It is a requirement to assess the workstation and workspace of every member of staff who works with DSE for 4 hrs or more a day averaged over a working week. The regs are here:http://www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs/16-1.htm. If you google DSE assessments there are many examples of checklists on there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daz33 Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 A good checklist and picture of correct sitting position can be downloaded as a PDF here:http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/indg36.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomjerry Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 Whilst these assessments are necessary to prevent RSI and bad posture, etc do companies do anything to assess employees mental wellbeing in the workplace? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripitaka Posted June 12, 2007 Share Posted June 12, 2007 well technically, employers have a duty to look after the employees mental health, however, they are not really on notice to do this unless a complaint or incident occurs e.g. off with stress. Once this occurs, they are then aware of the problem and they have to do something about it. If they don't then they are liable. However, if the employee is known to be a highly stressful person, for instance a medical report was commissioned prior to an offer of employment, then it could be argued that they were aware of their mental fragility and should have done more to prevent the problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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