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Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessment

A Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessment is a vital inspection designed to ensure that employees who use computers, laptops, or other screen-based devices are working safely and comfortably. Conducting regular DSE assessments demonstrates your business’s commitment to employee wellbeing, legal compliance, and proactive risk management – trusted by clients, partners, and regulators across all sectors. By managing DSE risks, you reduce the likelihood of work-related injuries, improve productivity, and show that you value your team’s health. Compliancy Group guides you through every step – making DSE compliance clear, practical, and a genuine business advantage.

Why Choose Compliancy Group?

We understand the challenges of ensuring ergonomic safety and meeting DSE regulations. Our team brings hands-on experience with DSE risk assessments, workstation setup, and best practice guidance for all types of office environments.

No one-size-fits-all here. Whether you need initial DSE assessments, ongoing monitoring, employee training, or compliance advice, our services are fully customised to your operations. We offer flexible support packages—from essential guidance to comprehensive on-site consultancy.

We work exclusively with UKAS-accredited certification bodies and maintain a 100% pass rate for compliance assessments. Our clients trust us to deliver results that stand up to audit and regulatory scrutiny—helping you achieve, maintain, and leverage DSE compliance for business growth.

Compliance shouldn’t slow you down. We help you create safer, more comfortable workspaces, reduce risk, and improve productivity—so you can focus on your core business.

You’ll work directly with our expert team, including leadership involvement from our CEO. We pride ourselves on responsive communication, clear guidance, and ongoing support throughout your compliance journey.

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DSE Assessment Benefits for Your Business

Demonstrate compliance to secure contracts and reassure clients.

Show your commitment to employee health, safety, and legal responsibilities.

Minimise the risk of musculoskeletal disorders, eye strain, and related workplace injuries.

Enhance your standing as a responsible and caring employer.

Regular assessments and compliance checks foster a culture of ongoing safety and wellbeing.

Unlock New Opportunities

Boost Credibility

Strengthen Reputation

Strengthen Reputation

Drive Continuous Improvement

Benefits of Compliancy Group Services

From initial assessment to ongoing support, our team ensures you’re always prepared and confident.

We streamline compliance processes, freeing up your team to focus on core business activities.

Services are tailored to your specific business needs, not generic templates.

Ongoing support, training, and regulatory updates keep your business compliant long after assessment.

Our 100% compliance pass rate and exclusive partnerships with UKAS-accredited bodies mean you’re in safe hands.

Expert Guidance at Every Step

Time & Resource Savings

Customised Solutions

Relevant Certifications & Accreditations

FAQ's - Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessment

A Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessment, also known as a workstation or ergonomic assessment, is a comprehensive evaluation of a workspace where display screens are used. It aims to identify potential risks associated with the use of DSE and recommend adjustments to mitigate those risks, ensuring a safe and healthy work environment
every 12 months How often should you complete a DSE assessment? Display screen equipment (DSE) assessment training should be carried out by new employees and a refresher completed by all employees at least every 12 months, or if there are any changes to desk set up.
Overview. As an employer, you must protect your workers from the health risks of working with display screen equipment (DSE), such as PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones.
Take short breaks often, rather than longer ones less often. For example 5 to 10 minutes every hour is better than 20 minutes every 2 hours. Ideally, users should be able to choose when to take breaks.
Workstations and assessment If workers use display screen equipment (DSE) daily, as part of their normal work, continuously for an hour or more, employers must do a workstation assessment. Employers should look at: the whole workstation, including equipment, furniture, and work conditions. the job being done.
What are an employee's DSE related responsibilities? Employees have a responsibility to care for their own health and safety at work (including when they are working from home). They must also ensure that they don't do anything to put others' health and safety at risk.
Under the Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations, a worker is considered a DSE user if they use display screen equipment daily for continuous periods of one hour or more, according to the Health and Safety Executive. This means that if someone uses a computer, laptop, tablet, or other screen-based device for an hour or more without significant breaks, they fall under the regulations
The employers are responsible for DSE assessments. If employees use DSE daily as part of their normal work, it is the employer's responsibility to arrange a DSE assessment. It is also the employer's responsibility to plan regular breaks for all employees to reduce the risk of tiredness and eye strain.
Exemptions to DSE regulations Display screen equipment found on public transport, such as trains and buses. Calculators and cash registers, or any other data equipment with small screens. Traditional design typewriters. Portable display systems that aren't used for prolonged periods.
As an employer, you must protect your workers from the health risks of working with display screen equipment (DSE), such as PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones. The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations apply to workers who use DSE daily, for continuous periods of an hour or more.