Probably not \u2014 but my own view is individuals (employees) should be looking after themselves and take responsibility just as much as employers, especially whilst homeworking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The benefits are endless and maybe if you did think about your posture, you\u2019d get less of a lecture from me during training sessions. Win-Win!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I can\u2019t help but think with the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, poor posture is like another pandemic \u2014 but this one has been around much longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For those of us who work in an office, you\u2019ll already be aware of the hazards faced when sitting for long periods of time. Employers often provide suitable chairs, wrist supports and footrests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
But when homeworking, it\u2019s easy to forget these things. Yes, you can set up your workstation however you want \u2014 but your employer still has a duty of care to you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n And how many businesses have thought about following DSE (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations remotely?<\/p>\n\n\n\n During training sessions, I highlight posture constantly:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs)<\/strong> are one of the main causes of sickness absence. We\u2019ve known about these issues for decades \u2014 and yet most of us still suffer from MSDs at some point.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Employers can\u2019t stop their staff from ageing \u2014 but they can take practical steps<\/strong> outlined in the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If staff use a computer, laptop, tablet or phone for extended periods, employers must assess the risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Practical investments can reduce absence and injury:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s about ergonomics<\/strong> \u2014 fitting the workstation to the person. This is where DSE training<\/strong> comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if you\u2019re working at home, employers still have a duty of care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Recommendations for employers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Practical actions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Last time I checked, a good cushion was around \u00a327.00 (July 2020)<\/strong> \u2014 affordable for any employer and excellent for posture.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n For workplaces, height-adjustable desks<\/strong> (or \u201csit-to-stand\u201d desks) are brilliant for improving posture and reducing strain during the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Outside of work \u2014 consider the activities that put strain on your body:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking after your posture benefits all of these too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I didn\u2019t think about posture either until tennis caused me shoulder issues. After advice from my physio, I started leaving post-it reminders<\/strong> and phone pop-ups<\/strong> to remind myself about posture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your employer has a duty of care \u2014 but you also have personal responsibility.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Wow! That was my reaction two weeks into attending Pilates classes on the advice of my physio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Stretching is powerful \u2014 it improves core strength<\/strong>, posture, and makes day-to-day tasks easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have any injuries, seek medical guidance before doing new exercises.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n We offer DSE e-learning courses<\/strong> designed for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n These are short courses \u2014 so you won\u2019t be sitting for long \u2014 and you can save your progress at any time (perfect time to fit in that 10-minute stretch!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n For managers who complete the course, we\u2019ll send a free DSE assessment document<\/strong> to use for staff evaluations. \ud83d\udc49 Visit our E-Learning page<\/strong> to explore the courses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Is DSE Enough for an Employer\u2019s Duty of Care? Probably not \u2014 but my own view is individuals (employees) should be looking after themselves and take responsibility just as much…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[16],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-1577","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-blog"},"yoast_head":"\n\n
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Common problems include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nSit-to-Stand Desks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n\n\n\nWhere Do Stretches Come In?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Easy wins when homeworking:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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DSE E-Learning Training for Businesses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Group discounts<\/strong> are also available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n