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Visual guide to DSE assessments

Tue, 08/11/2009 - 16:24 — EMG2oo9

£43.00
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“Excellent – all assessors want a copy, please send two more …” GDF, Health and Safety, LB of Islington
 
“an excellent read and information source …” KL, Corporate Health and Safety Unit, Southwest One
 
"clear, concise information in pictorial form assessors can refer to when undertaking assessment" H&S manager (Utilities)   
                  
" We've just used your handbook as the basis of our training day, and had a phenomenal response. You will be pleased to learn that we will be purchasing a handbook for each of our assessors", Facilities Director (Banking sector)
 
 "I found each part of the guide a real eye opener, and it has enabled me to carry out assessments with greater confidence" OH advisor (OH provider) 
 
 "At last - the missing manual that gives exactly the knowledge we need in the language we understand", Health and Safety manager (Financial services sector)
 
HANDBOOK
 
Our new handbook differs considerably to our DSE assessor handbook, as it designed as a visual aid. It offers worked examples of how to do different types of assessments that assessors are now being asked to carry out.
 
As information is illustrated there is a quick and unambiguous transfer of knowledge
 
Contents (186 pages):
1.       Visual overview of what happens to the user's body when seated and the effects of poor posture.

Static loading and circulation is explained, along with how sitting affects other parts of the body (Sinuses, throat, eyes, and sternum). It’s not just backs, upper limbs and necks which are affected

Using this information the assessor can correctly assess and inform users on how to avoid injury when using DSE.

2.       Standard assessment

A visual work through of the correct way to start an assessment is demonstrated and discussed.

A checklist and supplementary information is given.

3.       Double screen and multi screen assessment

Two case studies demonstrate how to set up the workstation for either double or multi screen users

 
4.        Laptop assessment

Visual guidance is provided to supplement the laptop assessment form. An information and training sheet for the user is also provided.

This section can be used to create your laptop user assessment and management 

5.        PDA assessment with visual guidance and checklist

This section can be used to create your PDA and Smart Phone  user assessment and management 

6.       How to do assessments for workers with pain or discomfort.

In each case a specific body part is assessed, the assessment is discussed and solutions suggested

7.       Neck
 
8.       Upper back (thoracic)
 
9.       Lower back  (lumbar)
 
10.    Upper limb
 
11.    Lower limb 
 
12.    Pelvis
 
13.    Visual discomfort
 
14.    Stress
 
15.    Anatomy of the chair.

Assessors are shown how to measure users up

What type of seating is available for specific types of conditions.
Ball chairs, wave stools, kneeling chairs, and specific changes that can be made to standard seating

 
16.    How to select equipment

Use and potential problems that relate to ergonomic products. Understanding this section can save hundreds of pounds
 

17.    RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) tool and body maps

Step by step guide. Each stage is fully illustrated using a case study.

All DSE assessors should understand how RULA works, as it will enable them to carry out more effective assessments that can be quantitatively assessed
 

18.    Assessment report

A worked example will demonstrate how to do an assessment, using ergonomic tools ie RULA. This will allow assessors to construct a compelling report that is accurate, factual and of a high quality.

  • An appendix covers: An information sheet and a personal injury claim.
Price: £43.00