Display Screen Equipment Assessment
Form for Associate Lecturers
This self assessment form is intended for use by Associate Lecturers. The assessment should be made by
the DSE User at their workstation. The Assessment should be reviewed whenever there is a change to the
workstation or equipment.
Section 1 Personal Details
Name
Staff ID
Allocated
Regional Office
Faculty
Section 2 Job
Yes
No
Does job design include off screen activities?
Any problems with the software? Including suitability and training
Is there adequate opportunity to take breaks?
Are breaks taken?
Associate Lecturers have a responsibility to ensure that they take breaks and highlight any difficulties they
are experiencing. Unresolved problems should be referred to the Line Manager.
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Section 3 Workstation and furniture
Yes
No
Is the equipment and furniture suitable?
Is the desk large enough for all equipment and work?
Does the desk have a non-reflective surface?
Is the height of the desk suitable?
Is the desk tidy?
Can adjustments be made to desk height?
Is there adequate space under desk to allow for change of posture?
Are there any other problems associated with the workstation?
Associate Lecturers are expected to provide a suitable workstation and furniture and have a responsibility
to keep their desk area tidy.
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Section 4 Chair
Yes
No
Can the worker get comfortable and vary posture?
Can the chair height be adjusted?
Can the height, the tilt and the angle of the chair back be adjusted?
Does the User know how to adjust it?
Do chair arms restrict movement?
Is the chair in good repair?
Can the worker sit with feet flat on floor when chair is correctly adjusted?
If feet do not reach the floor is there a footstool?
Associate Lecturers are expected to provide and use a suitable adjustable office chair. Individuals should
adjust their chair for their personal comfort.
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Section 5 Display Screen Equipment
Is the screen readable and the characters stable?
Are the brightness and contrast controls well set?
If alternative colours for background and text are used are they suitable?
Is the user keying properly with hands and wrists level and a soft touch?
Can the keyboard be tilted?
Is the keyboard well positioned?
Is the mouse appropriately positioned?
Is there a mouse mat? (not necessarily required with optical mouse)
Is the mouse used correctly with hand and wrist level?
Is the screen clean?
Is the height of the screen satisfactory for the operator?
Is there enough space to rest the hands in front of the keyboard?
Is computing work mainly on a laptop?(see additional advice on laptop set up)
If you use a document holder is it positioned and adjusted correctly?
Associate Lecturers are expected to provide suitable DSE equipment which should be positioned to suit the
individual’s needs. The screen should be at eye level or slightly lower. You should be able to rest your
wrists on the desk when typing, wrists should be level when typing or using the mouse
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Section 6 Environment
Yes
No
Yes
No
Is the lighting adequate for all tasks?
Are there suitable adjustable blinds?
Is there any obvious distracting noise such as a printer, which could lead to discomfort?
Is the screen well positioned to avoid reflections on the screen?
Glare should be managed by moving or tilting screens and adjusting blinds.
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Section 7 The employee
Has the employee access to relevant information?
Does the person have any IT training needs?
Does the person know how to obtain an eye test?
Are there any medical symptoms suggestive of visual or postural problems?
All staff should have access to relevant information; this is available on the OHSD web site.
Information regarding how to request an eye testis also available on this website.
If you have any issues as a result of completing this form – please discuss them with your Line Manager.
This form should be sent to your Line Manager.
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Section 8 Additional Actions, Notes or Comments
Section 9 Sign off
Employee
Signature
Date
Please send completed assessment to the AL Services Team in your appointing region who will forward it
to your Line Manager
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