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Ensure Compliance for Remote & Hybrid Teams: Book Your Remote DSE Assessment
Support your distributed workforce across Ireland with KOS Ergonomics' expert Remote DSE Assessment. Conducted via video call, this 45-minute session ensures compliance with HSA guidance and Ireland's DSE Regulations (2007) for home and hybrid setups.
Our competent assessors, specifically trained for remote evaluations, perform a formal risk assessment and provide detailed individual and management summary reports – all included.
- HSA Compliant Remote Assessment: Meets legal duties for home/hybrid workers.
- Expert Video Call Evaluation: Trained remote assessors guide the process.
- Convenient & Accessible: Ideal support for employees anywhere in Ireland.
- Actionable Reports Included: Individual insights + management overview.
Contact KOS To Arrange A FREE Consultation To Discuss Your DSE Requirements
Posture Tips & Improved Ergonomics
Sitting for long periods can often lead to discomfort or pain, especially in areas like your hips, lower back, and tailbone. Here are some simple, effective tips to help improve your posture and reduce common issues like hip pain when sitting, lower back pain when sitting, and tailbone pain when sitting.
1. Support Your Lower Back
If your lower back hurts when sitting, it's often due to a lack of proper support. Make sure your chair has good lumbar support to keep your spine aligned. You can also use a small cushion to provide extra support if needed.
2. Keep Your Hips at the Right Angle
When your hip hurts when sitting, it may be due to poor alignment. Your hips should be level with or slightly higher than your knees. Adjust your chair height so your feet are flat on the ground and your knees form a 90-degree angle. This can help reduce hip joint pain while sitting and prevent buttock pain when sitting and lying down.
3. Adjust Your Seat Position
For those dealing with coccyx pain when sitting or a sore tailbone from sitting, ensure your seat isn’t pressing too hard on your tailbone. Try a cushion with a cut-out section to relieve pressure on the tailbone and improve comfort.
4. Move Regularly
If you feel buttock ache when sitting or hip discomfort when sitting, it's a sign that your body needs a break. Stand up, stretch, or take a short walk every 30-60 minutes. Regular movement can ease tension and prevent hip ache when sitting or lower back pain while sitting.
5. Exercise for Strength and Flexibility
A good workout for back pain can strengthen your core and back muscles, reducing discomfort. Exercises like gentle stretches or yoga can help relieve bottom pain when sitting, butt pain while sitting, and improve overall posture.
By following these posture tips and incorporating ergonomic tips into your daily routine, you can reduce discomfort and improve your overall well-being while sitting. Make sure to listen to your body and adjust your workspace as needed to stay comfortable throughout the day.
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More InformationDSE Regulations (2007) to ensure all workstations, including those in employees' homes, are safe and assessed. KOS Ergonomics offers a streamlined, expert Remote DSE Assessment service, leveraging video technology to ensure compliance and wellbeing, perfectly aligned with HSA guidance for remote work scenarios.
Specialised Expertise in Remote Evaluations
Trust KOS Ergonomics, a leader in Irish workplace ergonomics and health & safety. Our competent DSE Assessors undergo specific training and qualitative evaluation focused purely on the nuances of conducting effective remote assessments. They are skilled at guiding employees through the process via video call, ensuring a thorough evaluation despite the physical distance.
How Our Remote Assessment Works:
This structured 45-minute virtual ergonomic assessment via video call includes:
- Guided Visual Tour: The employee shows their workstation setup and surrounding environment.
- Live Observation: The assessor observes the employee working at their setup, analysing posture and interaction.
- Statutory Compliance Checks: We cover all elements required by the DSE Regulations, 2007, including checking equipment against Schedule 4 Minimum Requirements based on visual information and employee feedback.
- Competent Risk Assessment: A formal ergonomic risk assessment is conducted, identifying potential hazards in the remote setup.
- Interactive Feedback: Practical advice and recommendations are discussed directly with the employee during the call.
Valuable Reporting for Remote Teams (Included):
Effective management of remote risks requires clear data. Our service includes:
- Individual Remote DSE Report: A detailed report for each assessed employee, outlining findings specific to their home workstation and providing personalised recommendations.
- Management Summary Report: A consolidated overview of findings across all remote assessments conducted. This report identifies common risks, highlights trends within your remote workforce, and recommends specific changes or equipment interventions, enabling targeted H&S strategies and informed procurement for home workers.
Benefits of the KOS Ergonomics Remote DSE Assessment:
- Ensure Full Compliance: Meet your legal obligations for assessing remote and hybrid workstations under Irish law.
- Convenience & Accessibility: Easy for employees to attend from anywhere in Ireland, minimising disruption.
- Consistency Across Teams: Apply a standardised, expert assessment process for all distributed employees.
- Prevent WFH Discomfort: Proactively address ergonomic risks associated with home office setups (e.g., unsuitable chairs, poor screen height).
- Data-Driven Management: Use the summary report to strategically improve support for your remote workforce.
- Expert Ergonomic Support: Access KOS Ergonomics' deep expertise in practical, effective solutions for modern work models.
Choose KOS Ergonomics for your online workstation assessment needs. This video DSE assessment is the efficient, compliant way to support the health and productivity of your valued remote and hybrid teams in Ireland.
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Expert Advice
Our experts are highly trained and experienced in providing tailored solutions for back pain sufferers.
Get in touch with one of our Experts and they will be happy to offer simple guidance on what you should be looking for in an Ergonomic Product!
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Try out all of our Back Care Ergonomic Chairs in one of our 2 Showrooms. You have the option of Tipperary or Dublin.
Please note, our showrooms are by appointment only.
This is down to the fact that we always offer our full, undivided attention to every customer. You will meet an Ergo Expert in person, who will recreate your work set up and offer advice on the best office chair for your situation.
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