We’ve been using the DSE assessor kit for a week, it’s brilliant…
Emily R, Large County Council, Midlands

We had been using the HSE checklist and some inherited diagrams, I didn’t realize that we had got so many things wrong. This is really helpful and we've got good feedback from the line managers
Gemma P, City Bank, London

We received the pack last week, and used it in a workshop yesterday with the line managers, and DSE assessors. In the space of 3 hours we have updated our skills as assessors, replaced a ramshackle collection of documents and put in place a system using the solution matrix. Overall we can see ourselves saving a fortune.
Dave P, Facilities Manager, Housing Association

The Visual DSE Asssessor Kit

Many DSE workstation assessors will be given a DSE checklist, normally a derivative of the Health and Safety Executive checklist. This is then interpreted in a number of different ways, depending on the skill of the assessor. Some will be given information sheets, and other guidance,but too often it is poorly presented which makes using it very difficult for the DSE assessor and for those being assessed. If English is not the first language the problem is compounded, but with a visual checklist misunderstanding is minimised.

Most assessment forms are ambiguous.For example, what is meant by correct posture? What is a good typing position? To combat this and make the assessors tools consistent, concrete and clear we have designed the Visual DSE assessors’ kit as a holistic tool, which can be used by all staff responsible for DSE workstation assessments.

The Visual DSE assessor pack is designed to fulfil an organisations requirements in relation to DSE assessments. The schematic belows shows how the kit works. with further explanation listed in the bullet points about each step.

How the klt works The assessor is firstly, presented with a short film outlining the purpose of the assessment, and how to use the checklist and supporting materials. He or she should then be able to use the assessment checklist with confidence. At any time the assessor can refer to a short visual guide for further explanation.  The assessor can provide information and training to the home worker, mobile worker, or hot desker at this stage. The information is in the form of an information sheet. This can be adapted or reworded where necessary. During the assessment the assessor can refer to the guide for suggestions for typical problems raised or if they think a piece of equipment needs to be changed. For example, if a person reports pain in the forearm, the assessor should not assume a new mouse is necessary, they should first go through the procedure in the guide, this is a series of checks. If a new mouse is required, the guide will advise how to determine what type should be trialled  At the end of the assessment the user must be given an information summary, this is provided as a word file (customisable), a PDF and as a video Finally, for the company to be proactive a 10 minute presentation is included that can be given by the assessor, trainer or line manager on posture. This will help the organisation remain proactive and staff healthy Cost £99.00 + P&P £6.50  + VAT (Special introductory price will rise to £199.00 + vas of the 31st January 2012. The kit can be purchased by clicking ont the button below or from www.badbacks2go.co.uk TOP

Matching solutions to use requirements

Return to work and stay at work seminar

Who should attend?
All staff that are required to undertake Return to work (RTW) or Stay at Work (SAW) assesssments for employees and who wish to be updated on a methdology by which to undertake the assessments

Attending this seminar will allow you to gain CPD points

Why attend?
If you wish to keep up to date on how to carry out RTW or SAW asssessments then you should attend this seminar

The seminar covers:

• How to carry out a RTW assessment
• How to carry out a SAW assessment

All delegates will receive an attendance certificate

What resources do I get?
Guidebook, and Checklists for each of the different ways of working with DSE.

Timetable

AM Seminar
09.00 - 09.15 - Registration
09.15 12.30 - Seminar

PM Seminar
13.15 - 13.30 - Registration
13.30 –16.30 - Seminar

There is a mid session refreshment break

Price £99.00
VAT (@20%) £19.80
Total £118.80

TO APPLY EITHER:

Click here for an online seminar booking form
Contact us for more information about the seminar

DSE assessor Level 2 refreseher / update seminar 

Who should attend?
The seminar is designed for staff involved in DSE risk assessments who want to update his or her skill and expertise.

Attending this seminar will allow you to gain CPD points

Why attend?
Most organisations have a mixed bag of risk assessment tools, by attending this seminar delegates will receive bespoke checklists and guidelines that are based on scientific principles

Our seminar is designed to allow an assessor to be competent to undertake DSE assessments. The seminar covers:

• Legislation and standards relating to DSE work update
• Demonstration and practice of the correct way to do a DSE assessment based on ergonomic principles. This will be expanded out to include:
  • Single, Double and Multiple monitor users
  • Hot deskers
  • Laptop. Smartphone, Tablet PC and other DSE users
• The delegate will understand how injuries occur when undertaking DSE tasks and what controls can be put in place to prevent them
• Delegates will be shown how to carry out an assessment for expectant mothers
• To ensure that all companies can easily recoup the money spent on the seminar, delegates are shown how to select products. Our main emphasis is to avoid purchase and we will demonstrate how this can be achieved

Delegates will be given a checklist, and guidelines along with examples of good practice

All delegates will receive an attendance certificate

What resources do I get?
Guidebook, and Checklists for each of the different ways of working with DSE.

Course timetable and content

AM Seminar
09.00 - 09.15 - Registration
09.15 12.30 - Seminar

PM Seminar
13.15 - 13.30 - Registration
13.30 –16.30 - Seminar

There is a mid session refreshment break

Price £99.00
VAT (@20%) £19.80
Total £118.80

TO APPLY EITHER:
Click here for an online seminar booking form
Contact us for more information about the seminar

Early booking strongly recommended

1st Quarter Jan - Mar 2012

Plymouth - Central - 10th February (AM)

Leicester - Central - 20th February (PM)

Edinburgh - Novotel Central – 9^th March (AM)

Oxford- Holiday Inn- 15th March (PM)

Reading- Novotel- 16th March (PM)

Newcastle - Central – 20^th March (AM)

Jersey - Central – 21^st March (AM)

London - Novotel Waterloo - 27^th March (AM)

2nd Quarter Jan - Mar 2012

Manchester- Novotel Central -16th April (AM)

London - Novotel Waterloo – 25^th April (AM)

Norwich – Maids Head Hotel – 30^th April (AM)

Cambridge– Central – 2^nd May (AM)

Aberdeen – Central – 14^th May (AM)

Edinburgh - Novotel Central – 17^th May (AM)

Cardiff - Novotel Central – 21^st May (AM)

London - Novotel Waterloo – 28^th May (AM)

Leeds - Novotel Central – 15^th June (AM)

Birmingham  - Novotel Central – 22nd June (AM)

3^rd Quarter Jul- Sep 2012

London - Novotel Waterloo – 4^th July (AM)

London - Novotel Waterloo – 5^th Sep (AM)

Manchester- Novotel Central -11th Sep (AM)

Birmingham ETC venues -12th Sep (AM)

Leeds - Novotel Central – 27^th Sept (AM)

4^th Quarter Jul- Sep 2012

Bristol - Novotel Waterloo – 11^th Oct (AM)

Manchester- Novotel Central -16^th Oct (AM)

Leicester -  Central -18th Oct (AM)

Cambridge– Central – 23^rd Oct (AM)

Edinburgh - Novotel Central – 26^th Oct (AM)

Birmingham ETC venues -20^th Nov (AM)

Milton Keynes – Novotel  -27^th Nov (AM)

‘The course covered a lot but has made feel confident, the RULA tool and the body map tool will be very useful, and support my findings when I present to clients'.
Occupational Health Advisor, Production and manufacturing

‘Well structured course - lots of take aways I can implement into my risk assessment model’
Facility manager, Distribution and packing

‘Liked the course a lot, thought it was going to be DULL but  turned out to be both useful and interactive – cheers, learned a lot’
Health and Safety Manager, Office and mail processing

All successful delegates will receive an ergonomic risk assessor attendance certificate

Duration
1 day course covering the risk assessment of repetitive tasks for the prevention of upper limb disorders

Preliminary requirement
Delegates should have some experience of undertaking risk assessments.

Who should attend?

• This course is designed for risk assessors that are required to undertake risk assessments for workers that carry out repetitive tasks and want to reduce the risk of upper limb disorders
• Delegates who wish to learn how to use the risk assessment tools RULA, ART and the Body Map tool to enhance the risk assessment process.
• The course will cover office and industrial work and will be beneficial for assessors involved in assessing different work domains.

As an assessor you will learn?

• The legal requirements to manage ULD risks
• The structure of the upper limb, neck and upper back and how upper limb injuries develop
• What the key factors are that contribute to ULDs
•  How to carry out a systematic ergonomic risk assessment using our body map tool and risk assessment checklist
• Understand key ergonomic principles and how these relate to the risk assessment
• How to use ergonomic tools RULA., Art and the body map tool, delegates will have plenty of time to practice using these tools when working with the case studies
• How to control UL risk assessments

How is the course structured?
To achieve the objectives the training course is designed to be practical as possible, and to stimulate and encourage proactive behaviour and discussion throughout the day.

The training course can be tailor made to those organisations requiring an in house course.

Course timetable and content (Please check joining instructions for exact start time and location)

08.45–09.00 Welcome Coffee
09.00–09.30 Introductions

• Course overview
• What are ULD’s?
• What is a risk assessment for workers carrying out repetitive tasks?

09.30 –10.00 The legal requirements to manage ULD risks

10.00–10.30 The upper limb

• The structure of the upper limb, neck and upper back
• How upper limb injuries develop

10.30 – 10.40 Mid morning break

11.10 – 11.10 What are the key factors contributing to ULDs

11.10 – 12.30 Ergonomic tools and methods relating to the assessment of repetitive tasks and identification of ULDs

• How to carry out a systematic ergonomic risk assessment using our body map tool and risk assessment checklist
• Understand key ergonomic principles and how these relate to the risk assessment
• How to use ergonomic tools RULA., Art and the body map tool, delegates will have plenty of time to practice using these tools when working with the case studies

12.30 –13:15 Lunch

13.15 –15.00 Case studies and practical

• Delegates will work through a number of case studies so that he or she becomes familiar with the risk assessment process and the ergonomic tools that can be used ie RULA, Art and bodymap tools

15.00 Tea

15.00 –15.55 Analysing the findings and making recommendations

•  How to control UL risks
•  How to manage the risk assessment process
•  How to ensure that workers adopt safe working behaviours
•  Summary of the assessment process and what should go in a report

16.00 –16.15 Round up and questions

Price
£245.00
VAT (@20%) £49.00
Total £294.00
The price includes an assessor’s guide, course materials, refreshments and lunch.

TO APPLY EITHER:

Click here for the online application form and course dates  
Contact us for more information on the  risk assessment for repetitive tasks and the prevention of ULD course   

Risk assessment for repetitive tasks and ULDs training course dates and location - courses when full will be removed from the list.

Please call 01747 871868 for further details or if you would like an in-house course

2012 (January – June)

Milton Keynes - Novotel Central - 13th March
Salisbury - Midford Hotel - 14th March
London - Novotel Waterloo - 15th March 

Total £150.00