DSE assessment is about more than just tilting your computer screen to avoid the glare of the sun. Clear workplace assessment can boost the health and productivity of employees, helping you to run an effective working environment.

General Workplace Risk Assessment
Have you been meaning to find a better home for that filing cabinet? Finally invest in comfortable office chairs? Install more effective lighting? Creating a workplace free from identifiable risks and hazards isn’t about wrapping everyone in cotton wool. It’s about making sensible changes that boost employee health, reduce the likelihood of accidents and minimise the risks associated with particular professional habits like using VDU screens etc.

Workplace Assessment and Pregnancy
Only a person who’s been or been around a heavily pregnant woman can understand the bizarre, demanding and sometimes slightly embarrassing side to pregnancy in the workplace. We can provide tailored DSE assessment for pregnant women in the working environment. The service includes up to an hour of face-to-face consultation with the expectant individual. Topics covered include VDU and DSE assessment, desk, chair and furniture risk/effectiveness assessment, working environment assessment, workplace risk assessment (e.g. hazardous substances), posture, work routines, tasks and other tailored pregnancy advice. The final report is confidential and sets all recommendations clearly.

With so many small businesses coming into the U.K economy, we think today’s blog entry should be about the importance of things like work risk assessment and DSE assessment in the small business environment.

The HSE frequently cites farmers are being the worst offenders in terms of Health & Safety. Similarly, we find many small businesses put occupational health concerns on the back burner. For the freelance journalist, a DSE assessment on deadline day isn’t usually top of the proverbial “To Do” list. But the benefits of work risk assessment – even in a small place of work – can have exceptional health benefits, boosting productivity and initiative.

Our DSE assessment services can help your small business work for your health, reducing the likelihood of eye strain etc. Did you know many workplace back pain issues can be solved with adequate work risk assessment? Our services are designed to work alongside your business needs. Our aim is to comply with U.K Health & Safety Regulations, but we also want to do our best to enhance your heath and contribute to the overall effectiveness of your work day. We can even cover specifics like posture, work routines and tasks for regular staff and pregnant employees.

Workplace Assessment
Services like DSE assessment and environmental assessment are designed to make the most of the seasonal working environment. For example, winter DSE assessment leans heavily on the provision of natural light and the effect lighting has on employees.

Invite Nature In
We don’t mean opening the window and letting the freezing gusts bluster around the office. Plants can have a very soothing, beneficial effect on employees. Invest in interesting plants that work with the overall mood of the office. Trailing plants and tall tropical ferns are popular choices.

Address Stress
For many, stress levels creep up in the winter months. Although the amount of time we work is the same, it can be very disheartening to be constantly cold on the commute and never see the sun from the morning bedroom window. Pay close attention to stress levels in the office throughout winter by inviting open employee communication. It’s not always possible to be flexible in terms of things like working hours, but instigating a few workable changes can have a hugely beneficial effect.

At OH Recruitment we work hard to ensure that we deliver the most comprehensive services possible at very reasonable prices. Our considerable experience in the field makes it prudent to pick us rather than attempting to do an assessment in-house.

A specialist workplace visitor with an occupational health background has various advantages compared with an individual who has not had the same degree of training. In the first place, they are up-to-date with all the relevant legislation. Furthermore, they are doing something which they are very familiar and really comfortable with. It is also the case that they have a thorough knowledge with regard to the nature of the potential threats.

One of the great advantages which a specialist from outside the organisation has over someone working within it is that they can ignore any irrelevant concerns and thus are in a good place to aspire towards having an objective attitude. In practice this means that there is not a need for them to worry about ruffling feathers if they are obliged to draw attention to areas where improvements are necessary.

At OH Recruitment we do not only focus on helping professionals land jobs in occupational health; we also conduct assessments of workplaces and make sure that they meet the necessary standards. These workplace assessments are cost-effective ways of making sure that regulations are not breached.

The legislative and financial consequences of not respecting health and safety regulations can be very serious. For better or worse, we live in a relatively litigious society. For a SME, the financial repercussions of not treating its staff in accordance with safety rules can be severe. A larger organisation can also be quite badly affected by the cost. However, no firm of any size can afford to ignore the possible impact on its reputation.

Issues like long term absenteeism can be very problematic for a firm. Temporary personnel seldom have the same skills as permanent workers and they do not often have the same degree of loyalty to a business. Hence it makes a lot of sense to take plenty of care when it comes to creating and maintaining a safe and productive working environment.

At OH Recruitment we are not an agency which puts workers into temporary jobs that do not meet their specific skills. Instead, we match experienced professionals with occupational health vacancies. Using considerable experience, access to interviews for occupational health jobs is enabled.

Preparation for interviews must be performed as thoroughly as possible. A curriculum vitae should be taken to an interview and even if it has been used successfully to secure the interview it should be rechecked. It is also crucial for applicants to know their CVs inside out. Researching the position is also simply essential. No employer will be impressed if it is not apparent that you have made a considerable effort to get informed in relation to a role.

When fulfilling jobs may seem scarce, anything which can provide an individual with a competitive edge is well worth considering. Trying to get a foot in the door is increasingly problematic in these relatively austere times. Using a specialist occupational health recruitment agency with a great track record and lots of contacts is a good way to ensure that an individual has a chance to make the most of the skills which they have obtained through diligent work.

At OH Recruitment we work hard to deliver DSE training. This can make it easier for firms to look after the health of their staff. In return, absenteeism is typically reduced and employees are more motivated to give of their best.

When it comes to examining workstation usage, there is quite a lot to bear in mind. A desk should be at the correct height. The ergonomics of all the equipment need scrutiny. It is not just the keyboard and screen which should be looked at. Other devices such as printers and so on need to be taken into consideration. In this way, potential sources of muscle strain can be identified and any issues addressed.

Too much eye strain and too many migraines can be problematic for employers and employees alike. Workers are much more likely to be error prone if they are trying to resist looking at the screen of a laptop or a PC. Sometimes it makes sense to use a protective screen when using a computer and an assessment can help ascertain whether or not such measures are necessary.

At OH Recruitment we are not an agency which puts workers into temporary jobs that do not meet their specific skills. Instead, we match experienced professionals with occupational health vacancies. Using considerable experience, access to interviews for occupational health jobs is enabled.

Preparation for interviews must be performed as thoroughly as possible. A curriculum vitae should be taken to an interview and even if it has been used successfully to secure the interview it should be rechecked. It is also crucial for applicants to know their CVs inside out. Researching the position is also simply essential. No employer will be impressed if it is not apparent that you have made a considerable effort to get informed in relation to a role.

When fulfilling jobs may seem scarce, anything which can provide an individual with a competitive edge is well worth considering. Trying to get a foot in the door is increasingly problematic in these relatively austere times. Using a specialist occupational health recruitment agency with a great track record and lots of contacts is a good way to ensure that an individual has a chance to make the most of the skills which they have obtained through diligent work.

Perfect for new starters is our basic DSE assessment. This is a 30 minute phone-based DSE assessment with our qualified occupational health nurse advisor and covers all the basics, including desk, VDU, mouse, chair and the general working environment. We will then produce a confidential report with recommendations. We also offer an advanced DSE assessment and pregnancy DSE risk assessment, depending on your requirements.

It is important that a workstation assessment is carried out for new starters so that their good health is maintained, which is of great benefit to the company. You may have brought on a new employee to help out with a heavy workload, and so the last thing you want is for them to be off with an occupational health related injury.
OH Recruitment provides a simply and cost effective solution to your occupational health needs.

You may want to look for jobs close to home or you may fancy a new challenge somewhere else in the country. Either way, we have a great selection of occupational health jobs for you to peruse.
Also, you don’t have to sit typing out reams of criteria to find jobs near you, as our interactive map of the UK can easily show you what is available and where. The map is helpfully split up in the various regions of the UK, including the different London areas, so you can easily pinpoint exactly where you want to find work.

Whether you are looking for jobs as a peripatetic occupational health advisor or a flu vaccination nurse, we have a range of jobs to suit you. We also have jobs to cater for varying levels of experience. If you are just starting out or have 20 years of experience, there are jobs available all over the country.

We have over 20 years’ experience of finding candidates jobs in occupational therapy – find out what we can do for you.