Posted By Graham Watson Hi I've been looking at the DSE Regs, with a view to putting together a proposal for doing our DSE assessments, again. It’s been a year for some, longer for others, and to ensure we catch everyone I’d like to do them again. But this is not part of the regs by the look of it. So if I think quickly about a risk assessment, I know people are not using the equipment correctly, and I’m not certain whose changed where they sit and who now works on two sites etc. (Probably reflecting the need for a more robust SMS.) So I’m proposing we do everyone again. I just wanted some re-assurance that I’ve not missed something in the regs that says you do this annually, or after as specific period has elapsed.

Posted By TonyB Hi Graham, Very good point. However, if you relate the RA approach to re-assessment. Then it should be redone whenever there has been a significant change. This should include:- Change of location (moving desks) Change in equipment (new anything) Therefore, most people change something often enough that they end up being reassessed at suitable frequencies. However, if not then I would suggest a reassessment very 2-3 years. However, your comment that you know people are not using the equipment correctly is a bit worrying. It suggests that managers/supervisors are condoning unsafe working practices by not correcting it. I know lots of organisations have this issue, in that they undertake DSE assessments but people quickly revert back to 'normal'. Very few people actually challenge people about how the sit at DSE equipment. All the best, TonyB