Home › Training materials

Handbooks

Visual Guide to DSE assessment for workers with special requirements

£34.50

The Visual Guide to DSE assessment for workers with special requirements is designed as a practical aide for assessors who wish to carry out specialist DSE assessments.

The book is supplied with a risk assessment form and prompts for when carrying out specialist assessments for DSE users with the following impairments: 

  • Physical (mobility, balance, vertigo, heart conditions)
  • Cognitive (brain injury, learning difficulties)
  • Sensory (visual, hearing)
  • Multiple impairments (strokes, MS, Fibromyalgia)

Each section deals with types of problems and what solutions can be put in place.

The 4EQ model which is an essential tool is explained to ensure that all assessments are legally compliant.

An essential book that can save 000's of working hours

£34.50

Return to work assessment and fit notes short guide

£16.50

The Return to Work assessment and Fit Note guide summarises the main points of a Return to Work assessment and what impact the Fit Note will have on employers.

This guide is supplied in a PDF format

£16.50

Visual guide to DSE assessments

Tue, 08/11/2009 - 16:24 — EMG2oo9

£43.00
“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.
£43.00

Quick guide to risk assessments

Mon, 10/13/2008 - 13:07 — drupaladmin
£29.00

 "This comprehenvise handbook is filled with great information that will help me in my work"

Occupational health advisor

An essential guide for assessors carrying out risk assessments and covers the following: expectant mothers, disabled workers, older workers, standing workers, home workers, mobile workers, high mileage drivers and driving assessments, access to work assessments.

The guide consists of a brief overview and guidance, risk assessment forms and checklists, including job evaluation checklists, body maps and ergonomic tools such as RULA (Rapid Upper Limb Assessment) and REBA (Rapid Entire Body Assessment) tools.

It also provides guidance on how to carry out posture and seating assessments.

£29.00

Risk assessments for disabled and older workers handbook

Mon, 10/13/2008 - 13:04 — drupaladmin
£29.00

This handbook is designed for risk assessors that have to carry out risk assessments for disabled and older workers. The handbook outlines the risk assessment process, and offers a number of different tools to help the assessor carry out the assessment.

The 4EQ model is explained and worked through. This model details the risk assessment process, accessibility, daily living requirements, reasonable adjustments and the PEEP.

A very comprehensive book that is widely used by organizations throughout the UK.
This handbook offers guidance on how to carry out a risk assessment for each group of workers, and defines each group and offers workable solutions.

The handbook was written by Duncan Abbott who was a national adviser to the Health and Safety Executive and the Disability Rights Commission formulating guidance on how to undertake risk assessments for disabled workers.

 

£29.00

DSE assessors handbook

Mon, 10/13/2008 - 12:55 — drupaladmin
£32.50

 

An essential handbook for all that carry out DSE assessments.

 

 

  1. How to use the handbook

  2. Glossary

 

  1. The legislative framework and risk assessments

    1. 5 steps to risk assessment

    2. Expectant mothers

    3. WRULDS

    4. Manual handling

    5. RIDDOR

       

  2. The workstation set up (what works and what doesn’t)

    1. Task analysis and User trials

 

  1. Posture

    1. The Body

    2. Musculoskeletel disorders

    3. Visual discomfort and stress

    4. RULA

    5. Posture

       

  2. Work organisation and break frequency

     

  3. Work environment factors

     

  4. Ergonomic principles

     

  5. Ergonomic products

    1. Seating and measuring up

    2. Other products

       

  6. Adapting the office for workers with special needs

     

  7. Home and mobile workers

     

 

5

7

 

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

29

 

 

 

 

 

57

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

105


 

115

 

133

 

139

 

 

 

 

157

 

 

175

  1. Case studies

  • Workers with upper limb pain

  • Workers with neck and upper back pain

  • Workers with eye discomfort

  • Workers with lower limb pain

  • Workers with visual impairment

  • A deaf worker

  • A worker with multiple sclerosis

 

  1. Ergonomics in libraries

 

Appendix

 

  1. Case studies

  2. How to customise the computer

  3. Keyboard shortcuts

  4. Suppliers and organisations

  5. List of relevant legislation

  6. What to put in a report

 

183

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

195

 

199

 

 

 

 

 

 

How to use the handbook

 

 

This handbook has been designed to provide information for assessors wishing to undertake DSE risk assessments, but also provides a number of tools and resources. The objective of the handbook is to move from a schedule definition to an ergonomic definition, the later will help the risk assessor understand the needs of the human user.

 

The handbook will enable the DSE assessor to incorporate this new knowledge and skills into the risk assessment and will be further assisted by understanding ergonomic methods and tools and the importance of quantitative risk analysis.

 

Section one - offers a quick overview and summary of the Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations and how these relate to Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 DSE risk assessments. This section covers checklists and what to look out for when undertaking DSE risk assessments. Information can be used to build a new checklist or as a review of your existing checklist to ensure that your checklist covers these basic points.

 

Section two - deals with the workstation set up and looks at what factors need to be considered and what works and what doesn’t. This section relates in particular to Regulation 3 of the DSE regs.

 

Section three - reflects what the assessor needs to understand about the human user, the body and what happens to DSE users when he or she sits, or stand. To help us to quantify at risk posture the Rapid Upper Limb Assessment (RULA) tool is demonstrated. Regulation 2, 5, 6 and 7 of the DSE regs.

 

Section four – covers work organisation and break frequency. This section relates to Regulation 4, 6 and 7 of the DSE regs

 

Section five – discusses workplace environmental factors and considers lighting, temperature, noise and humidity.

 

Section six is designed to enable DSE risk assessors understand the 10 ergonomic principles (EP) when undertaking risk assessments. This knowledge can then be utilised to ensure that their checklist that can exceed the DSE regulations. This section relates to Regulation 4, 6 and 7 of the DSE regs

 

Section seven - to ensure workstations are set up correctly and optimised - ergonomic product selection is discussed. This section relates to Regulation 3 of the DSE regs

 

Section eight – discussed how to adapt office environments for workers with disabilities and covers the different disability types and shows what type of equipment is available. Further short case studies demonstrating reasonable adjustments can be found in the appendix. This section relates to Regulation 4, 6 and 7 of the DSE regs

 

Section nine - to ensure workers are assessed correctly home and mobile worker assessments are discussed. This section relates to Regulation 2, 4, 6 and 7 of the DSE regs

 

Section ten – a number of short case studies are discussed to illustrate what has been learnt and how to put into practice the new skills and knowledge learnt.

 

Section eleven – examines DSE use in libraries and offers a number of solutions that the DSE user should be aware of.

 

Appendix – the appendix contains a number of short case studies that demonstrate examples of office accommodations for workers with special needs. An overview of how to adapt the computer is given, source of in-depth information are given. A list of short keyboard cuts is given to enable assessors to educate workers to use the keyboard instead of the mouse. A list of suppliers and organisations, plus relevant legislation is also listed.

 

At the end of the handbook it is hoped DSE assessor will be a be able to challenge poor or inadequate workplace conceptions, be able to question good and bad practice and finally

Pages 221

£32.50
Syndicate content