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“Excellent – all assessors want a copy, please send two more …” GDF, Health and Safety, LB of Islington
“an excellent read and information source …” KL, Corporate Health and Safety Unit, Southwest One
"clear, concise information in pictorial form assessors can refer to when undertaking assessment" H&S manager (Utilities)
" We've just used your handbook as the basis of our training day, and had a phenomenal response. You will be pleased to learn that we will be purchasing a handbook for each of our assessors", Facilities Director (Banking sector)
"I found each part of the guide a real eye opener, and it has enabled me to carry out assessments with greater confidence" OH advisor (OH provider)
"At last - the missing manual that gives exactly the knowledge we need in the language we understand", Health and Safety manager (Financial services sector)
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HANDBOOK
Our new handbook differs considerably to our DSE assessor handbook, as it designed as a visual aid. It offers worked examples of how to do different types of assessments that assessors are now being asked to carry out.
As information is illustrated there is a quick and unambiguous transfer of knowledge
Contents (186 pages):
1. Visual overview of what happens to the user's body when seated and the effects of poor posture.
- Static loading and circulation is explained, along with how sitting affects other parts of the body (Sinuses, throat, eyes, and sternum). It’s not just backs, upper limbs and necks which are affected
- Using this information the assessor can correctly assess and inform users on how to avoid injury when using DSE.
2. Standard assessment
- A visual work through of the correct way to start an assessment is demonstrated and discussed.
- A checklist and supplementary information is given.
3. Double screen and multi screen assessment
- Two case studies demonstrate how to set up the workstation for either double or multi screen users
4. Laptop assessment
- Visual guidance is provided to supplement the laptop assessment form. An information and training sheet for the user is also provided
- This section can be used to create your laptop user assessment and management
5. PDA assessment with visual guidance and checklist
- This section can be used to create your PDA and Smart Phone user assessment and management
6. How to do assessments for workers with pain or discomfort.
- In each case a specific body part is assessed, the assessment is discussed and solutions suggested
7. Neck
8. Upper back (thoracic)
9. Lower back (lumbar)
10. Upper limb
11. Lower limb
12. Pelvis
13. Visual discomfort
14. Stress
15. Anatomy of the chair
- Assessors are shown how to measure users up
- What type of seating is available for specific types of conditions.
- Ball chairs, wave stools, kneeling chairs, and specific changes that can be made to standard seating
16. How to select equipment
- Use and potential problems that relate to ergonomic products. Understanding this section can save hundreds of pounds
17. RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) tool and body maps
- Step by step guide. Each stage is fully illustrated using a case study.
- All DSE assessors should understand how RULA works, as it will enable them to carry out more effective assessments that can be quantitatively assessed
18. Assessment report
A worked example will demonstrate how to do an assessment, using ergonomic tools ie RULA. This will allow assessors to construct a compelling report that is accurate, factual and of a high quality.
An appendix covers: An information sheet and a personal injury claim
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"An excellent resource" Health and Safety Advisor, Lloyds TSB
"Concise, full of useful information and easy
to read" Occupational health advisor , BUPA Wellness
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If there is one book that is likely to be always out of the library then it is this one.
The DSE assessor handbook is one of the most popular books that occupational health and safety advisors will ever own.
The handbook is a resource, and a guide, it covers legislation and practice, and provides may solutions to the problems that the DSE assessor is likely to face.
The handbook covers legislation, good practice and provides supporting material such as case studies, and an appendix full of information and resources such as keyboard shortcuts.
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Quick Guide to Risk Assessments
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"This will be very good for when carrying out assessments"
OH Advisor
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The handbook is designed for risk assessors requiring a framework to carry out risk assessments based on ergonomic principles and is supplemented with legislation, facts, and the use of appropriate ergonomic tools.
This is an essential guide for assessors carrying out risk assessments for: expectant mothers, disabled workers, older workers, standing workers, home workers, mobile workers, high mileage drivers and driving assessments, access to work assessments, seating assessments and DSE work, posture assessments (standing or sitting).
The guide consists of DSE risk assessment forms and DSE checklists, including job evaluation checklists, body maps and ergonomic tools such as RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) and REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) tools.
If you want to keep your staff safe and productive then this book will help you reduce the incidence of musculoskeletal disorders.
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Risk Assessments for Older and Disabled Workers
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A handbook that gives a good all round explanation on what I can do to assist older and disabled workers. Very helpful!
H&S advisor, MS Society
'An invaluable aid for OH professionals'
Occupational Health Nurse, St Thomas's Hospital
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Risk assessments for older and disabled workers is our new handbook designed
for organisations that wish to keep these groups of workers safe.
The handbook covers the risk assessment process, the 4EQ model (accessibility, daily living requirements, reasonable adjustments and PEEPs). The book
illustrates the model for four types of worker, an older worker, a worker with a sensory impairment, a workers with a physical impairment and a worker with a cognitive impairment.
It includes ergonomic risk assessment forms, job evaluation checklists and a solutions generator so that assessors can match technology to user, and determine ways to overcome workers limitations (posture imbalance, inability to grip)
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Our handbooks have been written by Principal Ergonomist Duncan Abbott, who is a regular contributor to the leading occupational health and safety publications.
Our handbooks are used by public and private organisations throughout the UK, supplementing and strengthening the risk assessors skills.
