Time for a repeat of the risk analysis around display screen work?

4 April 2023

Did you know that the risk assessment for display screen work is mandatory for every company that employs display screen workers, regardless of the size of the company?!

Since January 1, 2016, the periodic occupational medical examination for display screen workers is no longer mandatory. Instead, the legislation requires a display screen work risk assessment to be carried out at least every 5 years, so it is gradually becoming high time for most companies to request a new analysis.

What does a display screen work risk assessment entail?

This analysis evaluates the risks resulting from display screen work at both the organisational and employee levels. Attention is certainly paid to the risks to eyesight and the problems of physical and mental strain.

As a result of this risk assessment, the employer must take appropriate measures to prevent or remedy the identified risks.

Specifically, the legislation states that this risk assessment, if necessary, can be supplemented with an employee survey or with another measuring instrument that gauges working conditions and/or any health problems related to working with a display screen.

How does a screen work risk assessment proceed at Premed?

Premed provides an online questionnaire that surveys the risks related to screen work. This questionnaire covers the different elements of the screen workstation (chair, table, keyboard, mouse, screen, accessories and environment). Additionally, attention is paid to working conditions and any health complaints.
After this survey has been completed by your employees, you will receive a report from us regarding the completed answers. Additionally, based on the questionnaire, a list of workstations can be generated that need to be examined more closely with priority.
An ergonomist can analyse the results of the survey and, based on this, select the most important work points for your company and propose concrete measures. These recommendations are discussed in a personal meeting. This meeting can be an ideal starting point for the concrete development of your prevention policy regarding screen work.