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Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Risk Assessment
This fully completed display screen equipment (dse) risk assessment example has been prepared by a qualified health and safety professional. It covers a typical range of hazards associated with use of desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and other screen-based devices in office and home working environments, and can be used as a starting point when developing your own risk assessment documentation.
What Does This Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Risk Assessment Cover?
This risk assessment identifies the key hazards associated with display screen equipment (dse) including;
- Musculoskeletal disorders and postural strain from poorly adjusted display screen equipment workstations
- Eye strain and visual fatigue from prolonged screen use causing headaches and discomfort
- Work-related stress and mental health risk from sustained screen-based work and high workload
- Electrical hazard from damaged display screen equipment, cables, and power supplies
- Trip hazard from trailing cables and cluttered workstation layouts
Each hazard includes an inherent risk rating and a listing of applicable control measures covering areas such as;
- Display screen equipment workstation assessment completed for all habitual users and remedial action taken
- Monitor height, chair height, desk position, and keyboard adjusted for neutral working posture
- Regular screen breaks including the 20-20-20 rule and movement away from workstation
- Portable appliance testing (PAT) of all DSE equipment and prompt reporting of damage
- Cable management solutions and regular housekeeping to maintain clear access routes
A residual risk rating is then assigned to each hazard, demonstrating how effective risk management can be used to reduce the overall risk to a tolerable level.
A Professional, Easy-to-Use Risk Assessment Template
This document uses colour-coded header styles matched to risk ratings, making it quick to read and easy to communicate during toolbox talks and worker training. A built-in risk rating matrix supports consistent evaluation of likelihood and consequence, and hazard pictograms using internationally recognised ISO warning symbols are included alongside relevant hazard entries — improving clarity and helping to highlight risks and mandatory controls.
The result is a completed risk assessment that looks professional, reads clearly, and demonstrates a structured and effective approach to risk management.
Who Is This Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Risk Assessment Suitable For?
This display screen equipment (dse) risk assessment is suitable for health and safety advisers, HR managers, office managers, and any employer with employees who habitually use display screen equipment with a duty to assess risks under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992. It can be implemented as a standalone document or as part of a broader occupational health and safety management system aligned with ISO 45001.
Note: This example risk assessment is supplied for use as guidance only and should be reviewed and completed by a competent person.