How many times have you got caught up in your work, only to glance at your watch and realise you’ve been sat staring at your computer for the past 2 hours? Today, many of…
Tight corridors, flickering lights, and uneven floors can all have highly detrimental effects on employee safety. Indeed, poorly managed workplace conditions often lead to increased risk of injury and illness, so knowing what we…
It probably won’t surprise you to hear that in the modern world, almost 90% of workers use Display Screen Equipment (DSE) to some extent in their day-to-day work. Not all of these people, however,…
Embracing Ergonomics: Working Safely with Display Screen Equipment (DSE) From checking emails, proofreading a document, joining a meeting, or even sending a text – both our office work and daily routines are highly dependent…
As an employer, protecting your employees' musculoskeletal health is critical to ensuring a safe and productive working environment. Upper limb disorders (ULDs) pose a significant risk to workers, causing discomfort and affecting their overall…
“Your feet are one of the most overworked, underappreciated, and undervalued body parts, and they deserve your attention!” Lloyd Williams, MB BS FRCS (Tr&Orth) London-Based, Leading Consultant Specialist Foot and Ankle SurgeonWhen we’re rushing from…
Back pain is one of the most common reasons for people in the UK to see a doctor or take time off work. Business woman with pain in lower back Modern day life of…
What would you choose if you were asked to come up with an iconic posture that sums up our 21st century lifestyle? Sadly, I suspect, many of us would visualise someone bent-double over their…
Tips for setting up your computer workstation & staying physically healthy when homeworking Due to the Coronavirus outbreak, many people are now working from home, and for most of us, this will be…
Are you responsible for the health and safety of your colleagues? Do they use computers at their desks? The latest report from the Office of National Statistics states that the most common reason for…
Are you one of the silent majority of desk workers that suffer from some form of arm, neck, shoulder or back pain due to a ‘workstation’ that is not correctly fitted to you? You…
Technology is an immense and constantly evolving sector from which a new device seems to be launched every week, the advance in the development of mobile computer devises have allowed us the flexibility to…
Technology continues to evolve and become an integral part of our daily lives at a frightening pace. The Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Regulations and Guidance from the HSE offers help and advice for the…
Carole Waltens - OFI trainer and DSE Assessor Carole Waltens, Senior DSE Assessor and Physiotherapist - OFI, talks about adjusting your chair correctly. For the majority of us, an office based working role…