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Gents/Ladies can I call on your expert advice please?
Our insurers have instructed that we are to undertake DSE risk assessment in accordance with HSG L26. We have a robust DSE self assessment form for employees and a training aid DVD Computer safety (DSE) to view on employee induction. Eye tests are also available.
Management [not safety trained] say we require a risk assessment?
Any views?
Thank you.
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Hi, HSG L26 on page 16 does identify Risk Assessment, I would advise reading this from point 37 onwards as there are some interesting & valid points that you will find worthy of consideration & application. Hazards are not always obvious to the untrained & new employees, so your risk assessment will enable you as the competent person to identify any hazards with the equipment, furniture or environment that your employees may not recognise & will enable you to address any identified issues. This document can be downloaded for free at the link below http://books.hse.gov.uk/...alogueCode=9780717625826It sounds like you already have a comprehensive DSE system in place but one which can only benefit from a risk assessment making it even more robust. If your management team are supporting Health & Safety in your work place then you are in a fortunate position & conducting this assessment will continue to encourage this supportive position.
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Has this been identified as a result of an insurers survey or perhaps an EL claim? It appears at first reading to be a bit extreme as it looks like you have a fairly robust system already. Howver if the requirement has been triggered by a visit or a claim, it might not be that unreasonable. If you still think it is a bit over the top you could have a word with your Insurance Broker and see if they can advise.
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Thanks everyone. Much appreciated.
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Can you demonstrate a mechanism that resolves risk issues identified via self-assessment?
Does the process have HSE's beloved 5 steps?
Are your overall arrangements for compliance transparent enough (i.e.) do you have a document that gives your managers and Insurers the necessary comfort?
There's nothing particularly prescriptive in L26 which suggests you must do this any particular way.
Seems like you have people who need a "paperwork" comfort zone?
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