Online VDU Assessments (DSE Assessments)

Overview

VDU Risk Assessments, also known as Display Screen Equipment Risk Assessments (DSE) are a legal requirement under the “2007 General Application Regulations”. These Online VDU/DSE Assessments are perfect for remote workers who are working from home.

Who Should Attend?

The law states that the employer is required to undertake Visual Display Unit (VDU) Assessments on all computer workstations where an employee will spend longer than 1 hour per day. This includes at home or in the office.

Outline of Service

• Reduce workplace injuries
• Compliance with health and safety legislation
• Give your employees the unique working station they need

Duration & Assessment

Each individual completes a self-assessment form and then takes part in an online meeting that lasts 20-30 minutes to assess their workstation, depending on the individual’s needs or predefined injuries. Once assessed, the reports are sent to the employer.

Certification

We will complete a full report in order to comply with the legislation and the VDU assessment process should be renewed if:

• an employee’s job changes and as such changes their workload on a day-to-day basis; or
• if they make a desk move or if their physical abilities change

Requirements

We require that the person being assessed takes part actively in the assessment in order to maximise the results. The person should have access to a camera to show the assessor their VDU/DSE workstation.