Shared-desk offices complicate DSE because people change workstations daily. The practical response is DSE-compliant standard setups across all shared desks, adjustable equipment as the default, and bookable specialist desks for people with assessed adjustments.
Common questions
What does DSE Assessment (UK) mean in simple terms?+
A DSE (display screen equipment) assessment is the UK legal requirement, under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, to assess workstations used by employees who work with screens: chair, desk, screen position, lighting and breaks.
What are the compliance implications of DSE Assessment (UK)?+
Shared-desk offices complicate DSE because people change workstations daily. The practical response is DSE-compliant standard setups across all shared desks, adjustable equipment as the default, and bookable specialist desks for people with assessed adjustments.