Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Risk Assessments
In-person DSE assessments delivered by Chartered Ergonomists (CIEHF) to protect your people and strengthen compliance.
Delivered by Chartered Ergonomists (CIEHF) | Office-Based Teams
Expert-Led, In-Person DSE Assessments
At Morgan Maxwell, we deliver Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Risk Assessments on site in your office, so every workstation is set up correctly and aligned to health and safety requirements. Our CIEHF-registered Chartered Ergonomists complete up to 15 individual DSE assessments per day, providing tailored recommendations that improve comfort, reduce musculoskeletal risk, and support productivity.
Why choose us
Chartered Ergonomist Support for Every Assessment
Not a checkbox exercise—each employee receives a personalised review and clear guidance from an expert.
In-Person, Office-Based Walkthroughs
Rapid, practical adjustments made during the visit; findings grounded in real-world observation.
Avoid Unnecessary Equipment Costs
We recommend only what’s needed—focusing on posture, setup, and habits first.
Chartered Ergonomist Support for Every Assessment
Each workstation is reviewed by a CIEHF-registered Chartered Ergonomist to ensure comprehensive, expert-level DSE risk assessments. This isn’t a checklist approach—our ergonomists provide personalized recommendations for each individual’s setup based on real-world observations.
In-Person, Office-Based Walkthroughs
Our face-to-face DSE assessments allow a Chartered Ergonomist to visit your office and perform a thorough review of up to 15 workstations in a single day. This approach delivers immediate, actionable insights tailored to each employee’s specific needs.
Avoid Unnecessary Equipment Costs
By accurately assessing ergonomic risks in-person, we help you avoid spending money on unnecessary equipment or accessories. Our ergonomists focus on providing practical, targeted recommendations based on actual risk factors—not guesswork.
What’s covered in a DSE Risk Assessment
We examine the whole workstation and how the person actually works, including:
- Chair setup (height, lumbar support, armrests), desk height and leg room
- Monitor size/number/height/distance, line of sight, and glare/lighting
- Keyboard/mouse/laptop use, docking, input devices and reach
- Work organisation (breaks, task variation) and reported discomfort
- Accessories (footrests, document holders, headset, sit-stand practice)
- Hot-desking and hybrid patterns where relevant
WHY DSE RISK ASSESSMENTS MATTER
DSE risks are common, often underestimated, and can quickly lead to discomfort, fatigue and musculoskeletal issues—especially where laptop-only working, hot-desking and hybrid patterns are present.
A consistent DSE programme helps you:
- reduce discomfort and early-stage MSD risk
- demonstrate compliance and due diligence
- standardise workstation setup across teams
- avoid unnecessary equipment spend
- create clear records for audits and H&S reviews
Our approach is practical and proportionate: real adjustments, clear guidance, and defensible documentation.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN A DSE ASSESSMENT
We assess the workstation and how the person actually works, typically covering:
- Chair setup (height, lumbar support, armrests) and desk height/legroom
- Monitor setup (height, distance, alignment), line of sight and glare/lighting
- Keyboard/mouse/laptop use, docking, reach and positioning
- Work organisation (breaks, task variation) and reported discomfort
- Accessories (footrests, document holders, headset, sit-stand use) where relevant
- Hot-desking and hybrid patterns affecting setup consistency
WHY CHOOSE MORGAN MAXWELL
Chartered ergonomist support for every assessment
Not a checkbox exercise. Each employee receives a personalised review and clear, practical actions.
In-person, office ergonomics-based delivery
Recommendations are grounded in real observation, with rapid adjustments made during the visit where possible.
Clear guidance with sensible equipment recommendations
We focus on setup and habits first—equipment only where it genuinely helps
OUR DSE ASSESSMENT PROCESS
1
Pre-visit coordination
Agree scope, attendee list and any site requirements.
2
On-site DSE assessments
1:1 workstation assessment with immediate adjustments where possible.
3
Clear, actionable outputs
Each employee receives a concise plan: quick wins, priority actions and equipment suggestions (only if justified).
4
Follow-up support
We’re available to clarify recommendations and support completion tracking.
Additional DSE Services Available
- Office Ergonomics Walkthrough We offer office ergonomics walkthrough assessments where a Chartered Ergonomist will visit your workplace and assess up to 25 employees per day.
- Specialist Workstation Ergonomic Assessments Chartered Expertise for Complex Discomfort Cases. This isn’t a generic DSE checklist. You’ll be assessed by a fully qualified Chartered Ergonomist with in-depth experience supporting people with MSDs, chronic back or neck pain, RSI, or workstation-related fatigue.
- DSE Assessor Training Build internal capability to handle basic DSE Risk Assessments, supported by a Chartered Ergonomist.
Outcomes you can expect
Reduced discomfort and MSD risk for office-based staff
Stronger compliance position with audit-ready records
Better consistency across teams and hot-desks
Fewer unnecessary purchases through targeted recommendations
COMPLIANCE & DOCUMENTATION
Our DSE risk assessments provide:
- individual assessment records and recommendations
- a prioritised action list for managers
- evidence suitable for audits and H&S reviews
ADDITIONAL DSE SUPPORT (OPTIONAL)
If you need a wider programme, we can also support:
Office ergonomics walkthroughs
A faster walkthrough model for higher volumes (ideal for larger offices and standard setups).
Ergonomic workstation assessments
For complex or persistent discomfort, return-to-work and reasonable adjustments.
Build internal capability to manage DSE risks consistently in-house.
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Morgan Maxwell is committed to transforming your workplace environments through strategic ergonomics solutions that enhance employee wellbeing, productivity, and long-term success.
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FAQs: Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Risk Assessments
A DSE risk assessment checks how a person uses display screen equipment at work—chair, desk, screen, keyboard/mouse and working habits—to reduce discomfort and support compliance.
All DSE assessments are delivered by CIEHF-registered Chartered Ergonomists, providing evidence-based advice and audit-ready documentation.
Yes. We deliver in-person DSE assessments on site, so we can observe real working setups and make practical adjustments during the visit.
Most DSE assessments are short, focused sessions designed to minimise disruption while still producing clear, personalised actions for the employee.
Each employee receives a clear summary with quick wins, priority actions and equipment guidance only where it genuinely adds value.
Yes. We assess how hot-desking and hybrid patterns affect setup consistency and provide simple controls to reduce risk across changing workstations.
Yes. Our DSE outputs provide traceable records and prioritised actions suitable for health and safety audits, reviews and due-diligence evidence.
Yes. We can support larger programmes through efficient delivery models, manager roll-ups and optional training to build internal DSE assessor capability.