Display Screen Equipment (DSE) | Employee Factsheet

The term DSE covers not just PCs, but also laptops, tablets and smartphones. Some users of DSE experience aches and pains in their hands, wrists, arms, neck and shoulders following long periods of DSE work, and are often referred to as repetitive strain injury (RSI) or work-related upper limb disorders (WRULDs).

You can usually avoid these problems by ensuring you have a good workplace design and ensuring good working practices.

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In Focus: Higher-risk buildings provisions come into force

On 16 January 2024, provisions in Part 4 of the Building Safety Act 2022, which cover requirements for higher-risk buildings, were brought into force by the Building Safety Act 2022 (Commencement No. 6) Regulations SI 2024/40.

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Topic Guidance: Display Screen Equipment (DSE) in Mexico

We cover a minimum of 20 key topics for each country to ensure you fully understand what your obligations are and what you need to do. You’ll easily find information on essential topics and become an instant expert.

Want to see how this works? Download your free copy of our Topic Guidance for DSE in Mexico — you’ll see how we pull everything together for you to drill down into what you need to do in practical terms.

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Barbour Guide: Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD)

Directive (EU) 2022/2464 is the European Union’s Directive on Corporate Sustainability Reporting (CSRD) and requires all large companies and certain SMEs to publish regular reports on their environmental and social impact activities.

It came into force on 5 January 2023 and effectively amends three other European Directives in relation to the reporting of non-financial matters relating to sustainability in financial disclosures.

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Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 – Legislation Summary

Barbour EHS legislation summaries are clear, concise overviews that simplify important legislation and how it affects you. You can also add them as comments against your legal registers.

This legislation summary takes you through the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023, and in just three pages it covers:

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