Specialist Computer Workstation Assessment

In person dse workstation assessment

Description

This face-to-face assessment deals with more complicated cases requiring deeper knowledge and experience to address the reported problems, generally musculoskeletal, affecting display screen equipment (DSE) work.

We review, and aim to improve, the workstation set up to help alleviate musculoskeletal discomfort, and issues reported, and recommend any further changes that may improve the comfort of the workstation for the person concerned.

Who completes these  Specialist Computer Workstation assessments?

These assessments will be carried out by a health professional with in-depth knowledge of musculoskeletal issues and ergonomics training, or an ergonomist with specific knowledge in workstation issues.

What happens during the Specialist Computer Workstation assessment?

During the assessment the assessor will ask the user questions about issues they are experiencing whilst using their workstation, any relevant conditions, and the work activities they undertake at the workstation. The assessor will observe the user’s working posture and if possible make changes to the workstation set up to improve their working posture during the appointment.

The assessor will take relevant measurements and photographs of the end user and the workstation. No physical examination will be undertaken.

Following the assessment, a report will be provided focussing on the reason given for the assessment. The report will include a description of the workstation, the user’s working posture, areas where set up could be improved, changes made during the appointment and any further recommendations (where relevant) with justifications.