DSE Online takes Users through a training package, assesses the DSE risk and then supplies easy to understand fact sheets, so that staff make the changes and alterations before any management intervention is required.

A system that relies heavily of Managers to administer the system are time consuming and can increase costs of running such a system.

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It has been reported that 2 beauty therapists working for Virgin Atlantic have been compensated £300,000 as a result of repetitive strain injuries (RSI).  the injuries were apparently as a result of massaging lst class passengers flying with the airline. 

The initial expenses involved in seeking advice and then implementing a health and safety management system are often bulked at by business owners and dismissed as too expensive.  This perception is misguided and businesses should consider, not only the cost of the application and management of the system, but also the money that will be saved as a result of the improvements.

For an average company who decides not to pay for  DSE Online, one claim from a member of staff who has a repetitive strain injury due to DSE use, could pay for the system 5 times over.  Show staff that you care and show the courts that you have done what is reasonable.  For as little as £4.00 per member of staff per year, DSE online is a sensible investment for businesses large and small.

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DSE ASSESSMENT MANAGEMENT TOOLS

An Online DSE application without management tools is simply an online database storing records of assessments carried out by Users.  The aim of the managment tools is to ensure that the application is a complete solution and the application not only trains and assesses staff, but also provides solutions to any risks identified and allows both the users and the administrator of the system to resolve risks through appropriate controls or actions.  All of these controls and actions should be recorded on the system and appropriate alerts sents to appropriate users/Managers.

The system should also provide a facility to print off application summaries explaining in an appropriate format, the status of the business in relation to DSE compliance.  These reports can be printed off and used to provide Board or Management team assurance that the company is effectively dealing with DSE risks.

Specialist reports can also provide breakdowns of the key risks identified by staff during the assessment year.  This will allow the business to direct its resources to the priority areas of risk.

It is essential that any application is simple to use and more importantly easy to administer.   Managers should not have to spend a disproportionate amount of time administering the system and as such the application should encourage users to correct risks identified and therefore reduce management time spent rectifying issues.

DSE online provides all of the above benefits and aims to provide businesses with a complete DSE solution.  for more details, visit www.dseonline.co.uk and request a ringback.

RSI is usually associated with doing a particular activity repeatedly or for a long period of time.          It often occurs in people who work with computers or carry out repetitive manual work.

In the UK one worker in 50 has reported an RSI condition.

Types of RSI

There are two types of RSI:

Type 1 RSI: RSI is classed as type 1 when a doctor can diagnose a recognised medical condition, such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

Symptoms usually include swelling and inflammation of the muscles or tendons.

Type 2 RSI: RSI is classed as type 2 when a doctor cannot diagnose a medical condition from the symptoms. This is usually because there are no obvious symptoms, just a feeling of pain. Type 2 RSI is also referred to as non-specific pain syndrome.

RSI conditions

There are several medical conditions and injuries that can be classed as type 1 RSI, including the following.

Bursitis: inflammation and swelling of the fluid-filled sac near a joint at the knee, elbow or shoulder.

Carpal tunnel syndrome: pressure on the median nerve passing through the wrist.

Dupuytren’s contracture: a thickening of deep tissue in the palm of the hand and into the fingers.

Epicondylitis: inflammation of an area where bone and tendon join. An example of epicondylitis is tennis elbow.

Rotator cuff syndrome: inflammation of muscles and tendons in the shoulder.

Tendonitis: inflammation of a tendon.

Tenosynovitis: inflammation of the inner lining of the tendon sheath that houses tendons. Tenosynovitis most commonly occurs in the hand, wrist or forearms.

Ganglion cyst: a sac of fluid that forms around a joint or tendon, usually on the wrist or fingers.

Raynaud’s phenomenon: a condition where the blood supply to extremities, such as the fingers, is interrupted.

Thoracic outlet syndrome: compression of the nerves or blood vessels that run between the base of the neck and the armpit.

Writer’s cramp: part of a family of disorders known as dystonia that cause muscle spasms in the affected part of the body. Writer’s cramp occurs from overuse of the hands and arms.

Source: www.nhs.uk

DSE online is designed to help arrange and set-up your staffs workstation to ensure that possible causes of repetitive strain are eliminated.  The use of DSE is seen as a major cause of RSI and is responsible for many lost hours through staff absence and sick leave.

Visit www.dseonline.co.ukand request more information or view our online demo.  There is no excuse for DSE related RSI, staff can be trained and assessed for as little as £2.00 per user per year.

DSE Online aims to ensure that a system can be implemented that both allows all users to self assess and reciev training and at the same time ensure that Managers do not have to spend large amounts of time administering the system.

DSE Online can offer systems for companies of all sizes and types and will provide a cost effective and value for money service.  Our systems can be implemented with a short set-up time and rely on the application to manage the assessments and not managers

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With the Difficult financial conditions that we are all experiencing, budgets are being cut and services restricted.  In such environments it is common to cut back on services that benifit staff safety, Initiatives are paused or postponed and finance is redirected to other areas of the business.

DSE online was launched last year and aims to ensure that all businesses large and small can continue to provide a risk assessment and training facility to ensure that all staff have safe working conditions and a safe workstation.

Upper limb disorders and DSE related injuries have been identified as a major cause of staff absence, long term sickness and early retirement and as such should be a key area of your business management strategy.

With DSE online you can continue to manage DSE risks and at the same time manage your budgets as user licenses start at £2.00 per license.

Visit www.dseonline.co.uk and request a ring back, we will call you and discuss your business needs.

We have a variety of schemes that will benefit the small company with less than 300 staff and larger companies and because it is an online application, you can use it in one or numerous offices across the UK and overseas.

Don’t let the current financial environment effect staff safety £2-£5 per year, per member of staff is a small price to pay to ensure that workstation risks are managed.

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The DSE reminder is set when staff carry out their DSE assessment and the due date activates a reminder email to that member of staff to remind them to log-in and retake their assessment.  This saves time and means that the system requires less administration.

The online report helps Managers and staff administering the system to print off the relevant information in a usable format and again saves time.

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Savings

Considerable savings are possible when using an online system particularly for high volumes of users. The system removes the need for a trainer / assessor to visit the workplace or for the trainee to travel to the DSE training / assessment location.

There is no need to install software on the PC reducing the need for IT department intervention, again creating savings for your organisation.

The centralised administration can also impact positively on your overall DSE costs, by reducing the administrative burden on your company or organisation. Auditable records of training and assessments, plus management information that can be used to satisfy internal and external reporting requirements, can dramatically reduce the staff time taken to ensure compliance with DSE regulations.

Reach

Online services are accessible to any staff with a workstation so this includes staff working from home, overseas and remote workers. The user does not require any special software on the PC just an up to date browser such as the latest versions of Firefox or Internet Explorer.The user can be supported by telephone in the case of any problems arising, but the system has been with ease of use as one of its principal requirements.

Management Information

Producing reports can be a time consuming process. Our system streamlines that process and provides a suite of ‘canned’ management reports that will satisfy most reporting requirements.

DSE Issue Resolution

Good reporting will help and organisation to quickly discover patterns and trends that will help them identify and resolve issues early.

Environmental Benefits

Use of a paperless system reduces costs and impact on the environment.  The reduced travel requirements of an online system also has environmental benefits.

Secure Data

Data security is very important to every organisation. Offsite backup of company information can be costly, so the storage of data on our online system, that includes regular backups removes this burden from your organisation.

Training techniques and information

The centralised system makes it easier to keep information current and up to date. Our system always utilises the latest techniques and all information is up to date.

In many cases management have little or no alternative from cutting services to find the significant savings that are required. In some cases however it is possible to identify more progressive alternatives, that deliver the holy grail: a better service provision with associated reduction in costs.

Online DSE as a means of reducing costs

Complying with health and safety regulations is a significant overhead for any organisation, large or small. Finding a way of reducing spending without impacting on the efficacy of procedures and processes that satisfy H&S regulations, is a good way to identify much needed savings.

Online DSE training and assessment is an ideal opportunity to find those savings while improving the effectiveness of the DSE activities; through a tried and tested online DSE training and assessment programme. Combining this with an administration function that allows management to quickly identify and resolve DSE issues is the icing on the cake.

Gary Eastham Managing Director of Safety Point Systems says “Better service levels at a reduced cost, is what online DSE is all about. Our tried and tested system delivers a better auditable provision of DSE training & assessment ,while removing the overhead of onsite visits. Charges can be as low as £2.00 per head for larger organizations, but significant savings can also be made by SMEs”

To find out more about how DSE Online can help your business or organisation save money and improve your dse training and assessment call us today on 01777 871619 for more details.

DSE Training - an investment in your staff

An effective DSE training and assessment programme is designed to mitigate employee risk at the earliest opportunity and thereby minimise the overall cost to the business or organisation. This is particularly relevant, in the current economic climate, where in many cases organisations are undergoing budget cuts or freezes.

Making use of the latest Computer Based Training (CBT) systems to provide training to staff located at geographically dispersed locations, can be a good way of identifying savings while improving the training and dse risk assessment that is delivered in the workplace.

Effective workplace DSE training

Gary Eastham Managing Director of Priority Safety Systems Ltd says “Online DSE training and assessment is a good way of reducing resources spent satisfying mandated legal requirements, while ensuring that staff receive the appropriate levels of training and assessment. Our system allows employees to consume the training at a time of their choosing and at their own pace in a familiar environment, making it more likely to be conducive to learning for the individual”.

In the extremely unlikely event that issues are identified that cannot be resolved through online training Priority Safety Systems would be able to supplement this with on-site intervention by qualified assessors.

Priority Safety Systems’ clients are already seeing improved training and assessment at reduced cost. The reduced lost-time productivity and auditable DSE compliance evidence makes our systems a real favourite for business managers. The straightforward self paced learning and assessment, at the users own workstation, has also proved very popular with our growing list of satisfied learners.

To find out how DSE Online can help your business or organisation save money and improve your dse training and assessment call us today on 01777 871619 for more details.