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EnglishWhat Is a DSE Assessment and How Can I Book One with Shape Posture Seating?
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A DSE (Display Screen Equipment) assessment is a workplace evaluation of how someone uses computers and screens, aimed at reducing the risk of neck, back, leg pain, muscle fatigue and spinal strain. Shape Posture Seating provides two forms of assessment — a comprehensive DSE Assessment and an equipment-only assessment where a DSE assessment has already been carried out and an equipment need has been raised — and you can book by appointment through the website or by calling 01629 814656 for advice.
What a DSE Assessment Covers
DSE assessments focus on the whole working setup around screen use: the chair, desk, screen position and the habits of the person using them. Shape frames the purpose in terms of reducing the risk of neck, back and leg pain, stress on the spine, muscle fatigue and pain — concerns that apply equally to office staff and to people working from home, where distractions and the absence of supervision make an effective, safe workspace easy to neglect.
The assessment is carried out by Shape's assessors, who specialise in DSE Assessments and/or Neurodiversity Workplace Needs Assessments.
The Two Assessment Options
| Option | What it is | When it fits |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehensive DSE Assessment | A full assessment of the workstation and the individual's needs | You have not had a DSE assessment, or you want the whole setup reviewed |
| Equipment-only assessment | An assessment focused on the equipment requirement | A DSE assessment has already been done and an equipment need has been identified |
The distinction matters: if you already hold a DSE assessment that specifies equipment, you do not need to repeat the full process — Shape can assess for the equipment alone.
Who It Is For
- Employers who need workplace ergonomic assessments for staff who use display screen equipment.
- Employees whose role involves sustained screen use and who need their setup reviewed.
- Home workers building or correcting a home office, where Shape notes that a safe, effective space is essential to staying focused and reducing strain.
Where a standard chair does not quite fit, the assessment can lead into Shape's Bespoke Seating Service, which tailors a solution to personal requirements. For users who need more support, Shape also supplies VELA and Mercado Medic mobility chairs with braking systems, easy-roll castors and an electric hi-lo lift facility.
How to Book
- Choose your route — book an appointment online via the assessment services section of the site, or call 01629 814656 to talk through your situation first.
- Confirm which assessment you need — full DSE or equipment-only, based on whether a DSE assessment already exists.
- Attend the assessment — a Shape assessor reviews the workstation and the individual's requirements.
- Act on the findings — where equipment is recommended, Shape can supply ergonomic chairs, sit-stand desks and related products, including quick-ship options.
If you are unsure which route applies, the phone line is the simplest starting point: Shape describes its team as offering professional and friendly advice by phone.
Practical Notes Before You Book
- Check what you already have. A prior DSE assessment with a stated equipment requirement is the trigger for the equipment-only route — bring it to the conversation.
- Include home workers. Shape explicitly addresses home working, so assessments are not limited to conventional offices.
- Consider neurodiversity needs. Shape's assessors also cover Neurodiversity Workplace Needs Assessments, which can be raised alongside a DSE assessment.
- Ask about showroom visits. Shape operates a showroom, useful if you want to try seating before an equipment recommendation is finalised.
Shape was founded in 1967 and remains family owned and run, with over 50 years in business as a provider of ergonomic workplace assessments, ergonomic office chairs and sit-stand desks across the UK.