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Display Screen Risk Assessment: Protecting Employee Health in Modern Workplaces
In today’s digital work environment, thousands of employees across the UK spend the majority of their working hours in front of computers, laptops, tablets, or other display screen equipment (DSE). While technology has increased productivity and efficiency, prolonged screen usage can contribute to a range of health concerns including musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), eye strain, back pain, neck discomfort, and increased fatigue. A Display Screen Risk Assessment ensures that workplaces identify and mitigate these risks, helping employees stay safe, comfortable, and productive throughout the day.
A Display Screen Risk Assessment focuses on evaluating the full workstation setup, including desk height, screen position, seating posture, keyboard and mouse placement, and environmental factors such as lighting and temperature. The assessment identifies areas where poor posture or inadequate equipment may lead to long-term health implications and provides practical recommendations to ensure safe and compliant working conditions. Whether employees are based in the office, working remotely, or operating in a hybrid arrangement, DSE assessments play a vital role in maintaining physical wellbeing.
Under UK Health and Safety regulations, employers have a legal obligation to assess and reduce the risks associated with the use of display screen equipment. This responsibility applies not only to employees stationed in traditional offices but also to those working from home or mobile locations. With remote work becoming increasingly common, many employees rely on makeshift workstations at kitchen tables or sofas, which can quickly result in poor posture and physical strain. A professional Display Screen Risk Assessment ensures that every employee—regardless of work location—has a safe and ergonomically sound setup.
A thorough assessment considers several key elements, including chair ergonomics, monitor positioning, workstation layout, screen brightness, typing posture, and the use of footrests, wrist supports, or laptop stands if required. Assessors then provide tailored recommendations and ergonomic training to help employees make sustainable adjustments to their working habits. Simple interventions, such as adjusting chair height, raising the screen to eye level, or implementing regular break reminders, can dramatically decrease the risk of discomfort and injury.
Investing in Display Screen Risk Assessments benefits both employees and employers. For employees, improved comfort leads to reduced aches, better posture, and increased concentration and satisfaction. For employers, it results in fewer workplace musculoskeletal complaints, reduced absenteeism, increased productivity, and a more compliant health and safety framework. Organisations that proactively support staff with ergonomic workplace solutions demonstrate strong commitment to employee wellbeing and safety.
The Posture Group specialises in providing comprehensive, professional Display Screen Risk Assessments to organisations of all sizes. Their assessments can be delivered onsite or remotely, making them ideal for office-based, remote, and hybrid teams. With expert assessors, tailored ergonomic recommendations, and full compliance documentation, Posture Group ensures businesses meet UK DSE legislation while improving overall workplace comfort and performance.
Protecting employees from display screen-related injuries is not only a legal requirement—it is also an essential step toward building a healthy, productive, and motivated workforce. A professional Display Screen Risk Assessment is the most effective way to reduce ergonomic risks and empower employees with safer working practices.
