Posted By Ron Hunter Could you clarify what you mean by 'special chair'? My understanding (from DSE REgs) is that you are not responsible for eyecare tests/specs for agency staff. In all other respects,a common standard of compliant workstation standard for furniture, hardware, software and environment would be readily achievable?

Posted By Frank Hallett Good afternoon David You're referring to "Contract Staff" and "Contractors" as if the two terms are interchangeable; but they aren't. You also imply that there is a potential "disability" issue. "Contract Staff" will generally fall within the definition of "Employee" as it is normally your employer that is responsible for paying, training, supervising, providing eye tests etc until the contract expires. "Contractors" are usually recognised as being truly self-employed or the employee of another and are providing services as part of a Contract for Services rather than a Contract of Service. It's only a technical difference in your situation though as the DSE Regs require the "host" to provide workstations [inc chairs] that are suitable for the individual that will use them Once you've worked out which of the above applies, don't foget to now consider the Disability Discrimination Act which may require you to make "reasonable adjustments" to ensure that even someone over which you have no direct control is provided with suitable work equipment which is always going to be the responsibility of the controller of the workplace. Have fun Frank Hallett