Display Screen Equipment Assessment

A display screen equipment (DSE) workstation assessment covering the screen, keyboard, mouse, laptop, chair, desk, environment, software, work routine and health. The user completes the checklist and an assessor reviews it and agrees actions.

• For every “user” – someone who normally uses DSE daily for continuous periods of an hour or more
• When a user starts, moves desk, gets new equipment, or starts working from home
• When someone reports discomfort, and at regular reviews (for example every two years)

• Give the form to the user with time to sit at their workstation while completing it
• Every “No” answer needs a comment and an action in the action plan
• The assessor checks the answers, ideally by looking at the workstation (in person or by video/photo for homeworkers)
• Keep the signed form and review it by the date shown