Onsite | 45 Minute DSE Assessment | Single In-Person DSE Assessment
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Ensure HSA Compliance & Employee Wellbeing: Book Your Onsite DSE Assessment
Meet your obligations under Ireland's DSE Regulations (2007) with KOS Ergonomics' expert In-Person DSE Assessment. Our competent assessors, specifically trained for onsite evaluations, visit your Irish workplace for a focused 45-minute assessment.
We conduct a formal risk assessment, check equipment against Schedule 4 requirements, and provide detailed individual and management summary reports included in the price.
- HSA Compliant Risk Assessment: Meets DSE Regulations, 2007 & HSA Guidance.
- Expert Onsite Evaluation: Trained & competent assessors observe real working setups.
- Prevent Discomfort & Injury: Proactive approach to musculoskeletal health.
- Actionable Reports Included: Individual reports plus a management summary.
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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 InformationDisplay Screen Equipment Assessments (DSE), are crucial for every employer. KOS Ergonomics simplifies this with our professional Onsite DSE Assessment service, designed to ensure your workstations are safe, comfortable, and fully compliant with HSA guidance.
Expertise Delivered Onsite
Our strength lies in our competent DSE Assessors, who are not just generally trained but have been specifically trained and qualitatively evaluated for competence in conducting onsite assessments. This ensures a thorough and practical evaluation. During the 45-minute in-person workstation assessment, our assessor directly observes the employee interacting with their setup, a critical step mandated by HSA guidance for compliant assessments.
Comprehensive & Compliant Evaluation
This service is more than just a quick check; it's a formal risk assessment conducted by a competent professional. It covers all statutory elements required under the DSE Regulations, 2007. We meticulously check the employee's workstation equipment (chair, desk, screen, peripherals) against the Schedule 4 Minimum Requirements outlined in the regulations.
Actionable Insights: Reports Included
A key benefit of our Single Onsite Assessment is the reporting structure, included in the price:
- Individual DSE Assessment Report: Each assessed employee receives a detailed report outlining the findings of their specific workstation review, observations, and personalised recommendations.
- Management Summary Report: You receive a consolidated report providing a clear overview of all findings from the assessment(s) conducted. This crucial document highlights common issues, identifies trends, and provides clear recommendations for necessary changes or potential ergonomic equipment interventions across the assessed group. This empowers informed decision-making for targeted improvements and procurement.
Benefits of the KOS Ergonomics Onsite DSE Assessment:
- Guaranteed Compliance: Confidently meet your legal duties under the Irish DSE Regulations, 2007.
- Reduced Workplace Risk: Proactively identify and mitigate ergonomic risks, helping prevent costly musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), back pain, and RSI.
- Improved Employee Health & Morale: Demonstrate a tangible commitment to staff wellbeing, leading to increased comfort and potentially productivity.
- Informed Decision Making: The Management Summary Report provides valuable data for strategic workplace improvements and equipment purchasing.
- Expert Onsite Adjustments: Benefit from immediate feedback and minor adjustments made during the assessment.
Choose KOS Ergonomics for your ergonomic assessments in Ireland. Whether it's a single individual DSE assessment or part of a larger programme, our workplace assessment service delivers compliance, practical solutions, and valuable insights.
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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!
Visit A Showroom
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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If you know what Ergonomic Product you want, you can easily purchase online, or request an official quote!
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