Display Screen Equipment assessment

All staff who use computers should visit the Cardinus site.  Click the Training for computer users box below.  Staff should familiarise themselves with the content and modify their workstation accordingly; they should also carry out a self assessment using the form included at that Cardinus site. Any problems should be directed to your DSE Assessor.

If your local DSE assessor cannot resolve DSE concerns – a management referral to Occupational Health is recommended. We will explore any health related concerns, and make specific recommendations back to your manager.

DSE Process Map Display Screen Equipment Process

Training for computer users

provided by Cardinus
University DSE assessors
DSE assessment info
University policy on the safe use of computers Display Screen equipment

Eyesight testing

Occupational Health issues vouchers for a free DSE (Display Screen Equipment) eye test to eligible staff (see below). The issue of this voucher is conditional on testing being carried out at the University’s chosen opticians, currently Specsavers. 

To obtain your voucher, please send an email to occupationalhealth@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk and confirm the following information:

  • That you are a PC user (DSE) at the University
  • You have not had an eye test here in last 2 years
  • Your staff number
  • Your Department / School
  • Your staff contract is for 12 consecutive weeks or more 

If you have not heard from us and meet the criteria above please check your Junk Email folder a few days after your request.  

Specsavers – any branch across the country.  You are emailed an evoucher.  Either print out the voucher and take it with you on your visit, or alternatively show the email attachment to the Specsavers store assistant using your Smartphone.   The evoucher is for a full eye examination and a £45 pair of glasses or contribution towards glasses if prescribed, specifically and solely for VDU use.  The evoucher also gives you the added benefit of receiving a £20 discount off glasses from the £99 range and above.  No further action is required from yourselves regarding the finance element from the University and your department are not charged.

Occupational Health will not reimburse eye testing costs for employees who choose to use a different optician. Retesting will be allowed every 2 years. 

PhD students are not covered by the DSE policy and therefore cannot claim a voucher. If they have a contract of employment as a Bought in Teacher then they may be eligible but must confirm first with their supervisor/ line manager that DSE use is part of their duties.

occupationalhealth@lboro.ac.uk