Assessments

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Advanced DSE assessments and return to work assessments

Reason	For staff that are at work and suffer from pain and discomfort or are unable to use the computer without adaptation and require a comprehensive Level 3 assessment It might be that a member of staff is returning to work and requires a comprehensive assessment Or it might be for a worker returning to work
Duration	1 hour
Location	Clients workplace
Report	The report will clearly detail the findings and what action must be taken to keep the worker safe
Purpose	To ensure the worker is safe and to protect the employer from potential litigation

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We carry out Standard and Advanced DSE, office and industrial ergonomic workstation risk assesments throughout the UK, Channel Islands and Europe. We have offices in London and the South West.

We carry out return to work ergonomic risk assessments and have extensive experience of advising on short term solutions and long term reasonable adjustments.

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Return to work assessments

If you have a staff member returning to work and require a suitable risk assessment to be carried out, we can to do this for you.

It is a legal requirement under the Management of Health and Safety at Work regulations that a risk assessment that is suitable and takes into consideration a persons capability is undertaken by a competent person.

The New Fit to Work forms (2010) will require that the assessment identifies what short term solutions need to be put in place, or if the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) applies, what long term reasonable adjustments must be made.

Risk assessment for workers returning

Reason	Staff returning to work who have been off work for a period of time will require a suitable risk assessment to be carried out as as required by the new Fit to Work forms (2010) or the the Disability Discrimination Act (1995) for long term reasonable adjustments. We are number one assessors in this area.
Duration	1 - 1 1/2 hours depending on complexity
Location	Throughout the UK
Report	A report is generated that will detail the current situation and what changes the need to be put in place, either short term as required by the new Fit to Work forms (2010) or the long term adjustments required by the Disability Discrimination Act (1995)
Our credentials	We have undertaken return to work assessments for the Department of Work and Pensions for the past 11 years, in that time we have enabled over 4,500 workers to return and stay in work. Duncan Abbott was national adviser to the Disability Rights Commission on defining the Health and Safety Executive guidance for risk assessors 'How to undertake risk assessments for disabled workers'. This guidance can be found on the HSE website. enricoSmog ergonomic practitioners train many of the UK's occupational health and safety practitioners and our handbooks are essential reference materials for todays busy professionals.

DSE ergonomic workstation assessments

We offer a number of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) workstation assessment solutions:

DSE assessments for individuals, or for the whole company
We carry out initial assessments, for key staff members and then train DSE assessors to carry out the rest of the assessments in accordance with the DSE regulations (1992 and amended 2002).
We provide Display Screen Equipment training handbooks and risk assessment tools (DSE risk assessment form, DSE checklist and DSE sitting posture guidance).

DSE assessments - company compliance

Reason	Need to meet compliance (DSE regulations 1992 and amended 2002), where a number of assessments need to be undertaken, and to offer a dse management system which may include the training of a number of DSE assessors
Duration	Depending on number of staff to be trained and number of staff to be assessed.
Location	Client's location.
Report	A summary report is provided along with the individual risk assessments.
Purpose	This assessment and training will ensure that individual's workstation meets legal obligations (DSE regulations 1992 and amended 2002) and that each user is given training on how to use the DSE and information on breaks, eye tests etc

DSE assessments - individual

Reason	DSE user suffers from back pain, upper limb pain, eye discomfort, rsi, stress, and to meet legal obligations to safeguard staff an individual DSE assessment must be undertaken
Duration	1 hour
Location	Individual's primary workstation, and secondary locations if in the locale
Report	Yes. This will include photos and detail all pertinent points, with details of any parts of the workstation that need to be changed i.e. seat, mouse, desk, or change in the way the work is carried out
Purpose	This assessment will ensure the individual's workstation meets legal obligations (DSE regulations 1992 and amended 2002) to reduce postural, visual and cognitive risks when performing DSE tasks

DSE assessments - Risk assessment forms, DSE checklists, DSE user information booklets

Reason	Need to meet compliance (DSE regulations 1992 and amended 2002), where a number of assessments need to be undertaken, but company does not have up to date risk assessment forms and checklists. Need to give users guidance to meet the DSE regulations i.e. good posture, taking breaks, workstation set-up and FAQ section
DSE forms	Level 1 - user completes (with short training module on how to complete) Level 2 - filled out by trained DSE assessor
Format	The documents are supplied in electronic format and customised with logo and company name. Specific details can be customised i.e. procedure for eye testing etc
Cost	One electronic copy of DSE risk assessment forms (level 1 and level 2), checklists and DSE user information booklet and license for unlimited use by one company Price on application

DSE assessors handbook

Details	The DSE handbook is a reference guide for DSE assessors and covers in detail all the relevant areas
Cost	£32.00 + £6.50 P&P
Further information	http://www.enricosmog.com/training/handbooks

Visual guide to DSE assessments

Details	The DSE handbook is a reference guide for DSE assessors and covers in detail all the relevant areas
Cost	£43.00 + £6.50 P&P
Further information	http://www.enricosmog.com/training/handbooks

Ergonomic assessments

We carry out the following type ergonomic of assessments:

DSE assessments
Advanced DSE assessments
Expectant mothers
Workers with musculoskeletal disorders
Ergonomic seating assessments
Vehicle and driver assessments
Return to work assessments
Older and disabled worker assessments
Manual handling assessments
Industrial ergonomic assessments

We cover the UK, Channel Islands, and Europe

	Display Screen Equipment (DSE) ergonomic assessments Standard DSE assessment Advanced DSE assessment for workers with specific conditions or workplaces with specific requirements Full details of our DSE and advanced DSE assessments Top
	Advanced DSE assessment for ergonomic seating Specialist assessment for staff that require a specific type of chair to be determined Seating assessments can be for musculoskeletal disorders such as bad backs to wheelchair users Full details of our Advanced DSE assessments Top
	Advanced DSE assessment for expectant mothers DSE assessments for new and expectant mothers Full details of our assessments for expectant mothers Top

	Advanced DSE ergonomic assessment - musculoskeletal assessments Advanced DSE ergonomic assessment for workers suffering from a musculoskeletal disorder (neck, back, upper limb, rsi, wrulds, lower limbs, pelvis, carpal tunnel. arthritis etc) The assessment includes: full ergonomic report, detailing medical history, task analysis, workstation analysis, postural quantitative risk analysis. For each problem found a corresponding solution will be given. Full details of risk assessments for musculoskeletal disorders Top
	Older and disabled worker computer workstation assessments The risk assessments for disabled and older workers examines accessibility, daily living requirements, reasonable adjustments and PEEPs We have carried out over 4,000 Access to Work assessments and have an in-depth knowledge of workplace and product solutions for workers with all types of conditions Full details of risk assessments for older and disabled workers Top
	Industrial ergonomic assessments Industrial ergonomic workplace assessments cover: assembly lines, engineering workshops, warehouses, packaging and distribution and bespoke workstations A comprehensive ergonomic workstation report is provided Full details of industrial ergonomic assessments Top
	Jobs and task analysis All types of job and task ergonomic workplace assessments carried out. For example, highway workers using mobile recording equipment to Police control rooms We can carry out job demand analysis for specific types of tasks We can offer advice and assessment for new ways of working to determine likely ergonomic hazards. Full details of job and task analysis Top
	Manual handling ergonomic assessments A manual handling ergonomic assessment is undertaken to identify ergonomic hazards and to offer ergonomic solutions to resolve the risk of musculoskeletal injury or accidents in offices, retail and industrial environments. Full details of manual handling ergonomic risk assessments Top
	Driver and car ergonomic assessment Ergonomic assessment of drivers and the work he or she performs, includes analysis and determination of suitability of vehicle, breakdown of task and breaks, use of equipment and evaluation of workplaces and workstations. Workers are given ergonomic advice and training to prevent musculoskeletal disorders associated with this type of work. Full details of drivers and car ergonomic assessments Top
	Technical and ergonomic assessment All types of technical and ergonomic workplace assessments are undertaken We can offer advice on selection and suitability of assistive technology products and provide training for the use of equipment that. Be that for dyslexia, visual impairment, hearing impairment, cognitive impairment. Full details of technical and ergonomic assessments Top

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