It is the Policy of {Company Name} to ensure, so far as is reasonably practicable, no harm occurs to employees as a result of their use of Display Screen Equipment (DSE).
Organisation
Where users of Display Screen Equipment areidentified managers and supervisors are to:
- Arrange for a suitable assessment to be conducted by a competent person.
- Ensure all personnel are properly supervised and arrange their working day appropriately.
- Ensure each individual is provided with the necessary information, instruction and training regarding the hazards, risks and controls associated with DSE.
- Consider any special arrangements that may be necessary for those individuals with an existing / developing health condition or disability.
- Investigate any complaints of discomfort or ill health relating to DSE.
Employees must:
- Report any concerns they may have to their supervisor or manager.
- Arrange their working day to ensure regular breaks away from DSE (as a guideline 5 minutes per hour).
- Correctly use the equipment provided.
- Comply with instructions and training.
Assessments
Assessments are to be conducted by a competentperson.
Where an assessment identifies risk to anindividual or group remedial measures will be taken to eliminate those risks byorganisational measures.
Where the elimination of risks is not possiblesuitable control measures will be adopted reviewed and monitored to ensurethere is no adverse affects to an individuals health.
Software
{Company Name} will ensure that the software provided for use is suitable for the task and will,where necessary, provide appropriate training.
Eye tests
Identified users may undertake eye tests at companyexpense to establish any issues relating to DSE use. All personnel wishing toundertake an eye test should inform the HR Department prior to the event toensure they comply with current arrangements.