Are you a DSE user? There is a checklist on this section of the website. If so, have you completed a DSE risk assessment form? Have you already familiarised yourself with the advice on best practice?
| Problem | Possible cause(s) |
| Eyestrain, headaches, dizziness |
Dirty screen Inadequate lighting Defective vision Glare on screen Flickering screen Screen brightness incorrectly adjusted Unclear symbols on keyboard Screen and/or copyholder at incorrect distance and/or height |
| Upper limb disorders (wrists, arms, shoulders, neck) |
Chair at incorrect height Incorrect wrist position Desk and/or screen at incorrect height Incorrect mouse technique Insufficient or infrequent breaks Too much DSE work |
| Backache |
Poor back support Screen at incorrect distance Incorrect posture (especially leaning or twisting No footrest Insufficient or infrequent breaks |
| Lower limb disorders |
Chair at wrong height and/or angle No footrest |
| Tiredness, fatigue, stress, irritability |
Incorrect daily work routine General ill-health of user Incorrect workstation set-up Incorrect working environment Management tension Insufficient exercise |
| Fire/electrical/trip hazards |
Inadequate lighting Loose cables Cluttered working environment |