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#1 Posted : 18 December 2007 10:54:00(UTC)
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Posted By KEVIN O'KANE
Hi, would like to know what others do regarding the above.I have been advised by the software DSE supplier that we do it every 3 years...well they would say that wouldn't they!
I have enough cynical staff , without giving them more ammunition regarding H&S ...to go through the whole assessment process again!I'm trying to get buy-in here!

Have a good one ..last day today till 14th January...singing 9 to 5 as I type
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#2 Posted : 18 December 2007 11:13:00(UTC)
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Posted By Konstanty Budkiewicz
In response to your "interval" question. Low risk assessments that do not contain improvement actions are reviewed within my organisation 3-yearly, as advised. However, this is normally overtaken by "management of change" events such as new equipment being installed, new personnel in place, changes in medical needs of staff, and of course, the movement of teams to new accommodation.

Can't comment on your Para 2, due to lack of information.

Regards

Kon CMIOSH (7 years in Advisor post)
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#3 Posted : 18 December 2007 11:16:00(UTC)
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Posted By cara
Can you not just get someone/a few people in the company trained to carry out these assessments rather than getting in external body?

We tend to only repeat if situation changes i.e if there are changes to the workstation i.e. new pc etc or if changes to personal circumstances - e.g. if person becomes pregnant etc.
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#4 Posted : 18 December 2007 13:08:00(UTC)
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Posted By Bob Shillabeer
The only way to manage DSE is to undertake an initial assessment and educate the work station operator as to the legal requirements and instruct them what to do about any changes that occurr and manage them as and when they arise. Yes DSE is an ongoing task generally of simple action, but there are some cases that need some sort of intervention. Most cases are managed because the kit is replenished quite regularly but some don't change, it is horses for courses and some people may need a new assessment others not. The answer is to do an assesment as and when necessary, don't tie yourself down to a set frequency it is a living beast that needs proactive management.
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