Clarity builds DSE programmes around how and where your people actually work – office, home, hybrid or mobile – rather than applying a generic office‑only checklist. We align assessments with your risk profile, working patterns and existing processes so they are manageable at scale.
We can combine online self‑assessments with review by a trained assessor, and provide one‑to‑one assessments where needed – on‑site or remotely. That keeps the process efficient for low‑risk setups while ensuring issues and complex cases receive expert attention.
Our reports give straightforward, prioritised actions – from small adjustments (chair height, screen position) to equipment changes and training needs – along with a clear record of what has been assessed and agreed. This supports both staff wellbeing and audit readiness.
DSE assessments can link directly with management referrals and other occupational health input, ensuring that persistent discomfort or health issues highlighted in assessments are properly investigated and supported.
Looking Beyond the Screen to the Whole Workstation
A Display Screen Equipment (DSE) or workstation assessment looks at how a person uses their screen, chair, desk, keyboard, mouse and surrounding environment, and how that setup might affect their health.
For workers who use display screen equipment daily for an hour or more as part of their normal work, employers must:
Carry out a DSE workstation assessment
Reduce any risks identified
Provide eye tests for DSE users on request
Provide information and training on safe DSE use
Done properly, DSE assessments reduce the risk of musculoskeletal problems, eye strain and fatigue and support better comfort, concentration and performance – not just compliance.
In line with HSE guidance, a workstation assessment considers:
Equipment and furniture – screen height and distance, keyboard and mouse position, chair adjustability and support, desk height and layout.
Work environment – lighting and glare, noise, temperature and space around the workstation.
Task and software – the nature of the work, pace, task variety and how easy the software is to use.
Individual needs – existing health conditions, pain or discomfort, use of glasses and any disability‑related adjustments required.
Clarity’s assessors then recommend practical changes – from simple adjustments and posture coaching to equipment provision and, where needed, onward occupational health support.
The DSE Regulations apply equally to employees working from home. Employers must assess home workstations, provide information and training, and take reasonable steps to address issues identified.
Clarity helps organisations:
Develop home‑working DSE self‑assessment processes
Review results through trained assessors, not software alone
Provide practical guidance on setting up home workstations
Advise on when equipment (chairs, monitors, keyboards, etc.) should be provided
This ensures that the same standards of care apply to remote and office‑based staff, reducing long‑term musculoskeletal risk and supporting consistent treatment.
Employers should carry out a DSE workstation assessment when:
A new workstation is set up
A new user starts work
There is a change to the workstation, equipment or the way it is used
A user reports pain, discomfort or other issues that may be related to DSE work
Employees start working from home or change their home‑working arrangements
For ongoing users, assessments should be reviewed periodically and whenever circumstances change, including moves between office and home working.
If your teams work with screens – in the office, at home or in between – Clarity can help you design and deliver workstation assessments that protect staff, support hybrid working and keep you on the right side of current guidance.
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