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WORK FROM HOME (WFH)
DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT
ASSESSMENT

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WORK FROM HOME (WFH) DISPLAY SCREEN
EQUIPMENT ASSESSMENT
An ample number of individuals worldwide are adjusting to remote working due to the COVID-19
pandemic. For some, this is a one-time occurrence when they require flexibility around their regular
schedule. Many people, however, are being forced to make this shift without previous forethought. This
article will assist you in assessing the hazards of working from home so that you can identify the
assistance and equipment you may require.
As an employer, it is essential to safeguard your employees from the health dangers associated with
working with display screen equipment (DSE), including PCs, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. The
Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations apply to workers who use DSE daily for an
hour or more, home or work.
These employees are known as 'DSE users.' Workers who use DSE rarely or for a short period are
exempt from the requirements. According to the latest figures, 13.9 percent of persons working in the UK
work from home. That equates to 4.2 million people who work remotely and without the benefit of
coworkers nearby.

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DSE assessment
A DSE evaluation assesses how a user utilizes display screen equipment to detect and
reduce health hazards such as musculoskeletal injury, repetitive strain injury, eye strain,
and work-related stress. A DSE evaluation considers how display screen equipment is
utilized, the arrangement of the desk or workstation, the user's posture while working, the
working environment, and the applications used.
It makes no difference where the work is done; the risks posed by DSE are the same
everywhere. If you have a fixed desk where you spend most of your time each day, you
may customize your workspace to meet your specific demands. It is critical to review your
workstation set-up frequently since changes in your body may require modification in
your desk or chair configuration.
When workstation equipment cannot be modified to obtain proper posture, the dangers
are raised. Upper limb diseases, backache, weariness, and stress, as well as momentary
eye strain and headaches, can all be exacerbated by incorrect posture.
When employing DSE, there is no legal advice on how long or how frequently breaks
should be taken; hence, there is no legal guidance. It is dependent on the type of
employment that you perform.

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It is possible to get up from your workstation and move around, or at the very least stretch
and modify your posture when there are breaks or variations in inactivity.
Short breaks should be taken frequently rather than lengthier ones taken less
frequently. For example, a five to ten-minute break every hour is preferable to twenty-
minute break every two hours.
In an ideal world, you would also be able to select when you take your breaks, yet in some
cases, predetermined intervals must be enforced due to the nature of the task being
performed. It is feasible to take a break from DSE to work on almost every job to perform
other duties, such as attending meetings or making phone calls. In the absence of
naturally occurring fluctuations in activity levels in a position, managers should schedule
rest periods.
Many employees operate flexibly, including remotely at offsite locations and from
home. Working from home - on a laptop, desktop PC, or paper, is a low-risk pastime.
This working pattern has several potential benefits, but it also has certain drawbacks.
These include:
v Working in a solitary environment (well-being, stress, personal safety, and accidents).
v Workplace aspects - display screen equipment (DSE), fire safety, and electrical safety.

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RISK ASSESSMENT FOR HOME WORKERS - HEALTH &
SAFETY
It is expected that working from home will become standard practise in the business
setting, with a large proportion of employees doing so on an as-needed basis. Many
people, however, will be unfamiliar with the concept of working from home, and for others,
the concept of working from home for an extended period of time will be strange.
Combining work from home with the high level of worry and concern that comes with a
major health epidemic such as Covid-19, it is possible that working from home with little
support will become a significant source of stress and danger. Workers who are WFH
during an isolated period should consider the assistance and direction that their employers
can provide them, which may include:

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v Providing flexible help to workers through telephone or video conference support/meetings
with a line manager to facilitate caring for someone who may be ill at home.
v Encouraging employees to contact with one another by phone, instant messenger, email, or
video conference with other colleagues.
v Examining the possibility of changing targets or performance indicators to account for the
unprecedented circumstances.
v Because there is no set start or finish time for the working day, it is necessary to ensure that
employees work their assigned hours and do not overwork themselves.
v Recognizing the need for frequent breaks during the workday, which will allow employees to
establish a work habit.
v Providing suitable information technology help to ensure efficient operation, such as quick
access to shared systems or information; and Providing instructions and help in a timely and
clear manner

7. HOMEWORKER SELF ASSESSMENT
COVID-19 is a developing scenario that has already necessitated considerable lifestyle
and job modifications. Much of the workforce worldwide has now switched to a 'Work
from Home (WFH) paradigm as part of social distancing tactics.
Workplace Health and Safety Act stated that "all employers are expected to take into
consideration the well-being of their employees, through maintaining a working
environment to ensure its workers are not exposed to hazards, and also to ensure that
work activities are performed in a manner that workers are not exposed to hazards,"
"Employees should take necessary precautions to ensure their safety and health at
work, as well as to prevent endangering the safety or health of others via any act or
omission." Employees must take reasonable precautions to ensure their safety and
health while at work, as well as to prevent endangering the safety or health of others
via any act or omission at work."
A work from home self-assessment at this stage is fundamental to limit the risk of
strains and other injuries when practicing WFH. Make any necessary improvements to
your home-based workstation to ensure that you may securely work from home, as
recommended.

8. INFORMATION ON THE SAFE USE OF COMPUTERS/LAPTOPS IN
GENERAL
To minimize negative health consequences when working with computers (especially laptops),
make full use of the display and work environment modification features to get the most out of
them. To do this, make sure that:
v Your chair and monitor are adjusted to provide you with the most comfortable working position.
As a general rule, increase the height of your seat back to provide appropriate back support
and lift your chair so your forearms are about horizontal (elbows at 90 degrees when using the
keyboard).
v You're sitting parallel to the keyboard and display, with enough legroom to allow for mobility,
and there are no obstructions under the desk, such as boxes or equipment. If you can
comfortably sit parallel to the monitor/keyboard, you can put it at an angle to the desk (i.e. with
sufficient legroom).

9. v Your keyboard is at least 50 mm from the front of your desk; this is advised for resting
your hands and wrists while you are not typing. When typing, avoid bending your wrists
and keep light contact on the keys. Also, avoid overstretching your fingers. Use a wrist
rest if required.
v You have adequate capacity to accommodate any papers you want. If information is
moved from paper to computer, a document holder should be employed and placed next
to the monitor at the same viewing distance as the screen.
v To avoid glares on your screen, avoid looking directly at windows or bright lights, and
adjust your blinds or curtains.
v You don't sit in the same spot for lengthy periods. To minimize excessive strain on the
backs of your legs and knees, alter your position as often as possible.

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