Display Screen Equipment Audit with Mass Services

The Display Screen Equipment Audit is a requirement for every business or workplace and was derived from the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992. These regulations state that all employers must minimise the risks of Visual Display Unit (VDU) work by ensuring that workplaces and jobs are well designed.

In order to be fully compliant, employers must consult with their employees and carry out risk assessments.

The correct arrangement of working surfaces, components and equipment will reduce the strain on the body and minimise the risks of pulled muscles, fatigue and repetitive strain injury.

The regulations require the employer to ensure that their staff are fully trained in the use and positioning of;

Adjustable seating
Display screen use
Display screen set up
Task lighting
Natural lighting
Working surface heights
Working distances
Working posture
Workstation housekeeping
Workplace environment
Health and Safety information

The Display Screen Equipment Audit assesses every employee's individual needs, which can be a time consuming task in larger organisations. Mass Services can reduce the time invested by your facilities team by conducting these assessments on your behalf.

Mass Services assess the working environment through interviews and observations. Any potential shortfalls or issues are recorded and reported on.

The Audit reviews the following:

The job being done and the demands on the employee
The equipment used, taking account of its size, shape and appropriateness for the task
The physical environment including temperature, humidity, lighting and noise
The social environment including teamwork and supportive management.

The Report

The results are documented in a full written report that summarises the main conclusions. These are available in both hard and electronic copy.

Photography is utilised where appropriate to improve identification of areas discussed and all documents are compatible with Microsoft Office programmes.

The report highlights key problem areas along with positive points that the organisation has implemented. Suggestions are made as to how conditions and work processes can be improved both on an individual and office or departmental basis.

For further information relating to Mass Services Display Screen Equipment Audit, please telephone us on 01189 778560 or email info@mass-plc.com