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Osmond Ergonomics & Wellbeing eBulletin: February 2026

Guy Osmond|12/02/2026

This article was originally emailed as issue 195 of our monthly eBulletin at 11:30 on 12/02/2026. You can register here to receive them monthly.

A Resurgence of DSE Awareness?

2026 has started with a flurry of interest in our DSE-related services. It has come from a variety of sources, so there is no single reason: we are happy they have found us! Maybe it’s just the start of a new calendar year, maybe there has been recent employee litigation that has highlighted lapsed processes, or perhaps there’s a new Health & Safety Manager reviewing everything. It may even be recognition that physical and mental health are inextricably intertwined. So resolving niggling back aches, shoulder issues, upper limb disorders and neck strain will directly impact performance, improve wellbeing and reduce presenteeism.

There has been a lot of discussion about whether the Display Screen Equipment Regulations are still fit for purpose, but there are two consistent themes we encounter. Domestic setups for home and hybrid workers are too easy to neglect, and there will always be some individuals who also need human guidance, even if you are using a computer-based assessment and training tool.

Our Ergonomics in Practice Floor Walks will give you a good overview of the state of DSE awareness in your office, and our DSE Assessor courses are a great way to provide a trained person in each team or on each floor, even if you are using an online assessment process.

Webinar Series

Our new webinar series is nearly finalised. Under the umbrella title of Intervention & Prevention – The Key to Workplace Wellbeing, we shall provide a new topic every 2-3 weeks, with the first six already being prepared. We shall use both in-house and external speakers to ensure a rich and diverse mix of topics and expertise. Watch out for full details in our next eBulletin or email me to be one of the first to know details.

Health & Wellbeing @ Work 2026

I am attending on both days this year and, once again, I shall be a delegate, not an exhibitor. In reality, this is much more a conference than an exhibition these days so I hope to bump into you if you’re going to be there. If you want to arrange a specific meeting, book a time here. I shall be delighted to buy you a coffee (or beverage of choice)! Full details about the event are here.

Access to Work

The horror stories continue. Despite various government promises, a third of recent applications have been rejected, previously funded individuals are having support funds decimated and assessment delays can be several months. Now applicants are being asked to post documents instead of uploading them! We hope to see AtW back on its feet, but in the meantime, we have a commercial solution that responds promptly and effectively.

Ergonomics Live: How a Floor Walk Delivered Immediate Impact

The Challenge

A technical team operates in a highly controlled indoor environment, undertaking a combination of intensive screen work and physical tasks involving delicate materials.

Despite having adjustable desks, ergonomic seating, regular DSE assessments and manual handling training, management wanted an independent review to ensure that workstation setups and working habits had not drifted over time.

Our Approach

Osmond Ergonomics & Wellbeing delivered a half-day Ergonomics in Practice Floor Walk, combining:

  • A practical workshop on posture, fatigue and workstation setup
  • One-to-one workstation reviews carried out in the live working environment

Advice was tailored to the team’s specialist equipment, space limitations and physical demands.

The Impact

Out of 14 staff, approximately 50% of workstations were adjusted on the day.

These small but critical changes, including chair height, screen position, and input device placement, immediately reduced strain and improved comfort. The session also refreshed awareness of good working habits, helping prevent the slow return of poor posture that leads to musculoskeletal issues.

Client Feedback

“The session was perfectly pitched for the team. The preparation beforehand made it highly relevant, which is why the team were so engaged.”

Why This Matters

Even in well-managed workplaces, ergonomic drift is common. A simple floor walk delivers quick, measurable improvements that protect wellbeing, reduce injury risk, and boost productivity.

As many services move towards virtual delivery for speed and convenience, this case also highlights the enduring value of being physically present in the working environment. Observing people at work and providing live, individualised feedback allows for nuanced, practical adjustments that simply cannot be replicated remotely.

That’s what makes our floor walking service so valuable and impactful for both individuals and organisations.