EAR & EYE PROTECTION
It’s not just workplace designs that have changed, but the way we work too. Open-plan offices, flexible working, hotdesking, are just a few new organisational systems that have come about in recent years. Developing a DSE training programme that can be adapted to and reflect these new systems is essential to ensure that organisations are able to keep pace with the rapid changes in the workplace.
Even more importantly, the rise of technology, versatile web-based applications and the rapid evolution of internet connectivity has ensured that the workplace of today is able to move beyond the boundaries of traditional office spaces.
The fast-paced evolution of industries in light of technological advances has enabled the rise of a new kind of remote workers. No longer confined by the needs of traditional office spaces, digital nomads are able to do their work anywhere as long as they have a work-compatible device and a connection.
This means that as long as a significant part of their normal work requires a device, they’ll not only need DSE training and assessment, but they’ll need it in a way that reflects their specific needs.
While the workspace of today might have changed, DSE regulations make it clear that employees who ‘habitually use display screen equipment as a significant part of their normal work’ should be covered under the law.
As the contemporary workplace dynamics continue to evolve, it’s crucial that organisations invest in DSE training that’s not only relevant but can be adapted, so that employees stay safe - no matter where they work.
DON’T FORGET THE TECH As the boundaries of the traditional workplace have begun to shift, so has the technology we use. This is especially true for technology such as laptops, tablets, smartphones and PDA’s.
This kind of technology has a huge array of positives, but the biggest benefits are their size and utility. Work tasks that once required a huge set-up can now be completed on smaller devices, and they can be used virtually anytime, anywhere.
But no matter the device, the regulations make it clear that employees that habitually use a visual display should receive relevant DSE training. Training should not only make employees aware of best practice, but cover safe transport, set-up and use their equipment.
While it’s exciting to see so many organisations increasingly being to explore the benefits of agile working, DSE training has never been more important to ensure that employee health, safety and wellbeing.
EFFECTIVE INVESTMENT IN EQUIPMENT While DSE risk assessments can help administrators address and resolve issues, they also have another effective application.
Say, for example, that administrators find that an increase in reported upper-limb pain can be traced
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to inadequate seating – organisations can use the information to invest in better and more appropriate office equipment in their next budget, which not only reduces health risks, but also boosts morale and overall productivity. Assessments can serve as an effective data collection tool that can inform key decisions about workplace operations.
CONCLUSION Modern working practices can often be stressful, and DSE issues can add to the problem. And with the workplace of today existing in a constant state of change, effective DSE training and risk assessment should definitely be a training priority for any organisation.
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