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Display screen assessments

Workstation assessments to ensure comfort, efficiency and freedom from aches and pains. We assist your organisation to comply with relevant display screen assessment regulations and other legislation.

~30 minutes
Remote or In-Person
DSE Regulations Compliant

A comprehensive service

We provide a comprehensive service with streamlined booking, assessment, and reporting — along with reports and equipment fulfilment management available from your organisation portal.

In-Person or Remote

Assessments available onsite or via MS Teams — whatever suits your organisation

No Volume Limit

No cap on assessment numbers — scale to your entire workforce

Portal & Dashboard

A personal portal and dashboard for your organisation to manage everything

Instant Reports

Immediate generation of assessment reports with pictograms and exercises

Streamlined Booking

Staff book their own slots through a simple link — no admin overhead

Specialist Assessors

Highly specialised ergonomic assessors with deep expertise

Get started

Getting set up is straightforward. Here's what the process looks like.

01

Connect with us

Let us know if you want remote, in-person, or a mix. Tell us how many staff you require assessed, locations, and when you'd like to commence.

02

Receive your quotation

We'll get straight back to you with a quotation along with available dates for your assessments.

03

Onboarding

We'll provide a one-hour onboarding session to your portal and dashboard so you're fully set up.

04

Staff book & get assessed

You proceed to book and your staff will be provided with a link through which they can book a slot that suits them.

Understanding DSE

What is a DSE assessment?

A DSE assessment is a structured assessment of a person's workstation and work tasks involving Display Screen Equipment (for example desktop computers, laptops, tablets) to identify risk factors for musculoskeletal symptoms and visual fatigue, and to specify practical controls.

These controls include workstation set-up, equipment adjustments, and work organisation — all designed to reduce risk and improve comfort for the individual.

Do I have to get one done?

In most workplaces, yes — your employer must ensure that a DSE assessment is carried out where you are a "DSE user" (that is, you use screen equipment as a significant part of your normal work). Under law, employers must analyse workstations, take account of the minimum requirements and implement controls where risks are identified.

Covers desktops, laptops, tablets and associated equipment

Identifies risk factors for musculoskeletal symptoms and visual fatigue

Health benefits

Health benefits that are most consistently reported from DSE assessments.

Reduced musculoskeletal discomfort

Commonly neck, shoulder, upper limb and low back pain — when workstation adjustments are combined with user training and, where appropriate, targeted exercise.

Reduced exposure to risk factors

Sustained awkward postures, long reach, poor screen and keyboard positioning — corrected through set-up changes aligned with regulatory requirements.

Reduced impact on work functioning

Reduced presenteeism and productivity loss in programmes that include an individualised ergonomics component, often with exercise.

Improved fatigue management

Better management of fatigue and discomfort via breaks and task variation, tailored to individual needs.

Will a DSE assessment prevent pain?

A DSE assessment cannot guarantee that you will not develop pain, because musculoskeletal symptoms are multifactorial (for example total screen time, workload, stress, sleep, physical conditioning, previous injury, and non-work activities). However, it can reduce your risk by identifying and correcting modifiable workstation and work-organisation factors.

Multi-component approaches — ergonomic assessment plus training and, where relevant, strengthening exercise — show better outcomes for neck pain in office workers than ergonomics alone.

What it can do

Reduce exposure to clear physical risk factors — poor monitor height, excessive reach, unsupported sitting, glare.

Action plan

Provide an action plan that, when implemented, often reduces the likelihood of symptoms worsening and improves day-to-day comfort.

Important things to know

Duration

Remote assessment takes approximately 30 minutes. In-person assessments may take longer.

Technology

For remote assessments MS Teams is used. Candidates do not require MS Teams on their system as they can connect through a browser link.

Requirements

Candidate must have working audio and visual with blur-free camera set. If candidates do not have connectivity, the assessment will be aborted after 8 minutes. Full fee will be applied.

Cancellations

No shows or cancellations within 24 hours are charged at full rate. Cancellations between 5 and 24 hours are charged at 40% of the fee.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about DSE assessments and workplace regulations.

What is a DSE assessment?

A DSE assessment is a structured assessment of a person's workstation and work tasks involving Display Screen Equipment (for example desktop computers, laptops, tablets) to identify risk factors for musculoskeletal symptoms and visual fatigue, and to specify practical controls (workstation set-up, equipment adjustments, and work organisation).

Do I have to get a DSE assessment done?

In most workplaces, yes — your employer must ensure that a DSE (workstation) assessment is carried out where you are a "DSE user" (that is, you use screen equipment as a significant part of your normal work). Under law, employers must analyse workstations, take account of the minimum requirements and implement controls where risks are identified.

What are the health benefits of having a DSE assessment?

Health benefits that are most consistently reported include: reduced musculoskeletal discomfort and pain (commonly neck, shoulder, upper limb and low back) when workstation adjustments are combined with user training and, where appropriate, targeted exercise; reduced exposure to recognised physical risk factors through set-up changes aligned with regulatory minimum requirements; reduced impact of symptoms on work functioning (for example reduced presenteeism and productivity loss) in programmes that include an individualised ergonomics component; and improved management of fatigue and discomfort via breaks and task variation.

Will a DSE assessment prevent me from getting pains?

A DSE assessment cannot guarantee that you will not develop pain, because musculoskeletal symptoms are multifactorial (for example total screen time, workload, stress, sleep, physical conditioning, previous injury, and non-work activities). However, it can reduce your risk by identifying and correcting modifiable workstation and work-organisation factors. Multi-component approaches (ergonomic assessment plus training and exercise) show better outcomes than ergonomics alone. A well-conducted assessment will reduce exposure to clear physical risk factors and provide an action plan that, when implemented, often reduces the likelihood of symptoms worsening.

How long does a DSE assessment take?

Remote assessments take approximately 30 minutes. In-person assessments may take longer depending on the workstation setup and any specific issues identified. For remote assessments, MS Teams is used — candidates do not require MS Teams installed on their system as they can connect through a browser link.

How often should DSE assessments be repeated?

DSE assessments should be conducted when an employee starts using DSE, when workstation equipment changes significantly, when employees report discomfort or symptoms, or at least every 2-3 years as a general review. Many employers opt for annual reviews to maintain compliance and employee wellbeing.

DSE assessments across Ireland

Our qualified assessors travel nationwide to conduct professional on-site DSE assessments. We also offer remote assessment options for distributed teams.

DublinGalwayCorkLimerickWaterfordBelfastKilkennyAthloneNationwide

Ready to get started?

Connect with us and let us know if you want remote, in-person, or a mix. We'll get straight back to you with a quotation along with available dates.

We'll then provide a one-hour onboarding to your portal and dashboard.