Skelmanthorpe Doctors Practice
Case Study Overview
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Case Study Details
Skelmanthorpe Doctors Practice approached Fit4Work to ensure that all office staff and GPs received a full workstation risk assessment. Director of Fit4Work, Angela, carried out the assessments while the practice was closed for staff training, ensuring minimal disruption to day-to-day operations.
Assessment Process
Legislative Framework
Angela’s assessments were conducted in line with the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, with clear explanations linking adjustments to legislative requirements.
Key Sections Covered:
Section 4 - Work Breaks
Employees were reminded of the importance of taking regular breaks from their workstation.
Section 5 - Eye Testing
The practice’s entitlement to free eyesight testing was explained to all staff.
Sections 6 & 7 - Training and Information
Employees were given reasons behind each recommendation, such as:
This knowledge enables staff to adjust their own workstations correctly, particularly when hot-desking.
Recommendations and Equipment
At the end of each assessment, Angela provided a typed summary report for the practice manager, outlining:
Practical Session
The practical session included:
Outcome
The assessments not only ensured compliance with DSE regulations but also equipped staff with practical knowledge to maintain safe working postures. By combining tailored recommendations with cost-conscious equipment suggestions, Fit4Work delivered a solution that improved workplace wellbeing without excessive expenditure.
