In Ireland, employers must carry out Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments โ also called VDU assessments โ for all employees who use screens or computers as part of their daily work. This requirement is set out in Regulation 72 of the General Application Regulations 2007 under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005.
At Philip & Son Training Consultants (PSTC), we carry out VDU/DSE assessments for businesses of all sizes, across every sector โ whether your staff work in an office, remotely from home, or in a hybrid setup. Our service helps prevent common workplace injuries like back pain, neck strain, eye fatigue, and RSI (repetitive strain injury) by ensuring employees have the right posture, seating, and workstation setup.
We use HSA-recommended checklists and guidance to evaluate your employeesโ display screen equipment, seating, lighting, monitor placement, keyboard use, desk height, foot support, and more. We assess how the setup matches the workerโs role and physical needs, and we provide actionable recommendations to improve comfort, posture, and productivity.
Youโll receive a professional report for each staff member assessed, with recommendations and compliance notes you can keep on record for inspections. Our assessors are experienced in occupational health, ergonomic principles, and Irish legislative requirements.
If you have remote staff, we also offer online/remote DSE assessments, allowing staff to complete their setup review through guided video calls and digital forms.
This service can be booked as a standalone compliance review, part of a new hire process, or integrated with our wider offerings such as Manual Handling Risk Reviews or Safety Statement Preparation.
Let PSTC help you protect your employees and meet your legal duties โ while improving comfort, morale, and performance across your team.
Employers with office-based, remote, or hybrid staff
SMEs, startups, and large organisations with computer users
Public bodies, schools, and education centres with admin staff
Businesses preparing for HSA inspections
HR teams onboarding new employees with VDU use
Managers seeking to reduce absenteeism due to strain or injury
Organisations reviewing their Safety Statement or ergonomic policies
Home-based workers needing virtual workstation assessments
On-site or remote assessment of VDU/DSE workstations
Ergonomic review of desk, chair, monitor, keyboard, mouse, lighting
Use of HSA-compliant VDU checklist tools
Identification of potential ergonomic risks (e.g. poor posture, screen height)
Assessment of task demands and screen time
Individualised reports per staff member with improvement recommendations
Feedback to management on trends or risks
Optional written summary for your Safety Statement
Advice on equipment (footrests, wrist supports, adjustable chairs, etc.)
Remote assessment option via secure video call & digital form
โ Fulfil your legal duty under Irish health & safety law
โ Reduce the risk of workplace injuries like RSI, back strain, and eye fatigue
โ Support employee wellbeing and retention through comfort-focused setup
โ Document compliance for insurance or inspection purposes
โ Address remote worker safety with virtual assessments
โ Improve productivity by reducing physical discomfort
โ Align with HSA recommendations for workstation safety
โ Tailored advice for each staff member
โ Integrates seamlessly with your Safety Statement
โ Expert support with a practical, no-nonsense approach
Many businesses bundle this service with Manual Handling Risk Reviews, Workplace Risk Assessments, or Safety Statement Preparation.
From โฌ35 Per Station + VAT (minimum of 4 station & max of 10 in a day) โ includes on-site or remote assessment, individual staff reports, and summary findings.
Group and multi-site rates available on request.
PSTC Bundle & Compliance Service
