Best Dse Podcasts (2024)

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Managing DSE Associated Risks in Pregnant Users 28:21

25d ago28:21

28:21

A refresh of Episode 11 Pregnancy presents a unique health and safety challenge in the workplace in that the employer is not only concerned about the welfare of the employee, but also their developing child. The impact of pregnancy on any employee is different and so it can be difficult to predict the effects pregnancy may have on an employee’s abi…

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Workplace Health Considerations for Women 15:25

2M ago15:25

15:25

Are you aware that women in the workplace often face unique challenges when it comes to their health and well-being? It’s true! According to EU-OSHA (2023), women report less workplace accidents, but report higher levels of work related health issues. From musculoskeletal issues to stress, there are factors that put women at a higher risk compared …

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Wrist Rests – Ergo Friend or Foe!? 16:59

2M ago16:59

16:59

Most of us will be familiar with the mouse pads that are fitted with foam or gel rests at the base and with the long foam or gel rests that are positioned along the bottom of the keyboard. These are marketed as ergonomic products designed to ensure appropriate hand position to reduce aches and strains when using the mouse / keyboard. But are they a…

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O Verda Darano (The Wagon of Fear): DSE Turns 3 with Florian Tacorian 1:09:43

2M ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Latchi Ratyi Miro Amal, Good Evening Friend! You're listening to the Fourth Season of O Verda Darano! We go Beyond the Caravan, visiting fiends from around the country and globe, Roma and Gadje alike. We'll talk with businesses, wildlife efforts, and true characters that will surely entrance your ears with each passing minute! Latchi Ratyi Miro Ama…

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Smart Use of Your Smartphone 23:51

3M ago23:51

23:51

In the fast-paced world we live in, smartphones have become an integral part of our daily lives. As per Statista, there will be over 4 billion smartphone users in 2024, increasing to over 6 billion in 2029. From staying connected to using social media to managing work tasks on the go, our reliance on these devices is undeniable. However, the conven…

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Promoting Safe Ergonomic Practices in the Laboratory 17:37

3M ago17:37

17:37

Laboratory work is an essential part of scientific research and the pharmaceutical industry. Laboratory based roles can often involve high levels of static postures, repetitive movements, adverse postures, high focus tasks, fine precision movements, manual handling and working with chemicals. In this episode, I will explore key areas of concern and…

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Let Go of the Laptop in 2024 29:13

4M ago29:13

29:13

For many of us, how we work has changed dramatically since March 2020 and while some of it has been positive, in terms of flexibility and connectivity, the enduring negative that I still encounter on a regular basis is our attachment to our laptops. This is evident, both at office and home workstations, with many DSE based employees still using the…

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O Verda Darano (The Wagon of Fear): Deck the Halls 1:00:40

4M ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Latchi Ratyi Miro Amal, Good Evening Friend! You're listening to the Third Season of O Verda Darano! We go Beyond the Caravan this season, visiting fiends from around the country and globe, Roma and Gadje alike. We'll talk with businesses, wildlife efforts, and true characters that will surely entrance your ears with each passing minute! Hurry, hur…

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O Verda Darano (The Wagon of Fear): Carlos of Done By Design 1:00:13

5M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Latchi Ratyi Miro Amal, Good Evening Friend! You're listening to the Third Season of O Verda Darano! We go Beyond the Caravan this season, visiting fiends from around the country and globe, Roma and Gadje alike. We'll talk with businesses, wildlife efforts, and true characters that will surely entrance your ears with each passing minute! I’m so gla…

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O Verda Darano (The Wagon of Fear): Halloween Special feat. Raquel Horvath 1:10:36

6M ago1:10:36

1:10:36

Latchi Ratyi Miro Amal, Good Evening Friend! You're listening to the Third Season of O Verda Darano! We go Beyond the Caravan this season, visiting fiends from around the country and globe, Roma and Gadje alike. We'll talk with businesses, wildlife efforts, and true characters that will surely entrance your ears with each passing minute! The Witchi…

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O Verda Darano (The Wagon of Fear): Ray of Done By Design 1:06:15

6M ago1:06:15

1:06:15

Latchi Ratyi Miro Amal, Good Evening Friend! You're listening to the Third Season of O Verda Darano! We go Beyond the Caravan this season, visiting fiends from around the country and globe, Roma and Gadje alike. We'll talk with businesses, wildlife efforts, and true characters that will surely entrance your ears with each passing minute! Latchi Rat…

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O Verda Darano (The Wagon of Fear): Romanistan Crossover! 1:18:34

7M ago1:18:34

1:18:34

Latchi Ratyi Miro Amal, Good Evening Friend! You're listening to the Third Season of O Verda Darano! We go Beyond the Caravan this season, visiting fiends from around the country and globe, Roma and Gadje alike. We'll talk with businesses, wildlife efforts, and true characters that will surely entrance your ears with each passing minute! Latchi Rat…

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O Verda Darano (The Wagon of Fear): Incredible Bats 1:01:33

7M ago1:01:33

1:01:33

Latchi Ratyi Miro Amal, Good Evening Friend! You're listening to the Third Season of O Verda Darano! We go Beyond the Caravan this season, visiting fiends from around the country and globe, Roma and Gadje alike. We'll talk with businesses, wildlife efforts, and true characters that will surely entrance your ears with each passing minute! Latchi Rat…

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O Verda Darano (The Wagon of Fear): Austin Bat Refuge 1:26:48

7M ago1:26:48

1:26:48

Latchi Ratyi Miro Amal, Good Evening Friend! You're listening to the Third Season of O Verda Darano! We go Beyond the Caravan this season, visiting fiends from around the country and globe, Roma and Gadje alike. We'll talk with businesses, wildlife efforts, and true characters that will surely entrance your ears with each passing minute! Latchi Rat…

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Enhancing Retail Success through Ergonomics 26:19

8M ago26:19

26:19

In the bustling world of retail, where efficiency, customer satisfaction, and employee well-being are paramount, the concept of ergonomic design plays a pivotal role. From optimizing employee performance to enhancing customer experience, retail ergonomics has the power to reshape the industry landscape. The retail industry is Ireland’s largest sect…

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What Came First, The Stress or the Pain!? 23:07

9M ago23:07

23:07

Whether it’s the pressures of work, relationships, or other life challenges, stress and pain are common experiences for many people and can be difficult to manage at the best of times. If you add an acute, cumulative or chronic injury into the mix, it becomes even more difficult. But have you ever wondered which one comes first? Does excessive stre…

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Workplace Health and Safety for the Aging Workforce 21:03

9M ago21:03

21:03

The working population is aging and employers are increasingly faced with the challenge of providing a safe and healthy work environment for employees of all ages. People are working longer for a number of reasons, including financial reasons delaying retirement, better health as they age, talent shortages and a sense of purpose and enjoyment of th…

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Why Improving Your Typing Technique Could Be Key To Reducing Musculoskeletal Discomfort 15:13

10M ago15:13

15:13

Does this sound familiar? You have a good DSE workstation et up, great seating and a nice keyboard. You have completed a DSE workstation risk assessment and everything appears to be as it should, but you are still getting stiffness and tension in your neck and shoulders? Or maybe tension and discomfort in the wrist and hands? It is likely that you …

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Managing a Successful Hot Desking Workplace 23:17

1y ago23:17

23:17

Hot desking is not a new phenomenon but with many employers continuing the hybrid work model into 2023, it has become a popular way to manage the reduced numbers of employees in the office. Hot desking, or desk hoteling, is an open plan office concept where the number of desks is lower than the total number of employees. Employees are not assigned …

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Active Seating - A Better Alternative to the Office Chair? 16:01

1y ago16:01

16:01

When you think of an office chair, most people think of the standard swivel chair and rightly so as this is the most common chair that we see being used in offices and home workstations. As per the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, Chapter 5 of Part 2: Display Screen Equipment, there is a minimum standard fo…

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Workplace Considerations for Employees with Epilepsy 11:13

1y ago11:13

11:13

Epilepsy is the term for a group of neurological conditions characterised by the occurrence of seizures, which are sudden bursts of electrical activity in the brain. These seizures can range in severity from a person being alert, staring off to the distance, to loss of consciousness and uncontrollable spasms. It is reported that 1 in 5 people will …

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Your New Year Home Workstation Audit! 17:20

1+ y ago17:20

17:20

As we roll into 2023 with the new year, new me attitude, it is the perfect time to take stock of your home workstation to ensure it is functional, suited to you and your tasks and fit for purpose. The last episode outlined the importance of posture and what the ideal DSE workstation posture is. In this episode, I have compiled a guide to ensuring y…

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Back to Basics - The Ideal DSE Posture To Reduce Discomfort 25:21

1+ y ago25:21

25:21

During DSE workstation assessments, we put a huge emphasis on trying to achieve the optimum DSE workstation posture, but does it really matter? To put it bluntly, yes it does matter, in the short and the long term. Adverse postures, along with prolonged sitting, longer working hours and increased stress levels, can increase the risk of developing h…

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Reducing The Negative Impact of Video Meetings 15:00

1+ y ago15:00

15:00

The forced move in March 2020 to home-working and the requirement for social distancing saw a huge increase in the use of video conferencing and meeting software. There were certainly positives to using video for meetings when working from home. It offered connection between employees working from home and increased employee engagement. It helped n…

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Reducing Elbow, Wrist and Hand Discomfort At The Workstation 17:58

1+ y ago17:58

17:58

Work-related elbow, wrist and hand discomfort can occur in any work environment, including sedentary, desk based roles. Since March 2020 and the shift to home working, I have noticed an increase in the prevalence of elbow, wrist and hand discomfort among employees I have carried out DSE assessments with. There are a number of terms that are used to…

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Ergonomic Advice to Keep Your Christmas Merry & Bright! 14:53

1+ y ago14:53

14:53

It can be the most wonderful time of the year, but can also be full of hidden hazards that can leave us feeling more woeful than joyful! Want to avoid the ho-ho-holiday aches and pains!? Well, this ergonomic elf has some seasonal tips to avoid common hazards and keep you safe and well this December. The blog for this episode can be found on: https:…

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Reducing Upper Back, Shoulder and Neck Discomfort At The Workstation 18:18

1+ y ago18:18

18:18

Work-related upper back, shoulder and neck discomfort are generally observed more in workers with sedentary, desk-based roles. Since March 2020 and the shift to home working, I have noticed an increase in the prevalence of upper back, shoulder and neck discomfort among employees I have carried out DSE assessments with. In this episode, I am going t…

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Reducing Low Back and Leg Discomfort At The Workstation 26:10

1+ y ago26:10

26:10

There is no doubt that low back and leg pain is a significant issue for people that work in computer and desk-based jobs. This discomfort may be present at the workstation and can also impact quality of life outside of work. According to the Global Burden of Disease study of 2001, back pain has been reported as one of the leading global causes of y…

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Optimising Your Home Workstation Lighting 16:43

1+ y ago16:43

16:43

Computer workstation lighting is always important, but as we move into the winter, with shorter days and cloudy overcast weather, I usually start to see an increase in symptoms of eye strain and queries about appropriate lighting when working from home when conducting home workstation assessments. This episode will cover considerations for home wor…

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O Verda Darano (The Wagon of Fear): Destined for Darkness 1:30:33

1+ y ago1:30:33

1:30:33

Latchi Ratyi Miro Amal, Good Evening Friend! You're listening to the Second Season of O Verda Darano! These episodes will feature Roma with stories that span from the sentimental to shockingly spooky. Almost like a, a... a haunted palanchiki! There is a cave, far off from the tried-and-true paths we frequent. Its fathoms reach deep into the earth, …

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O Verda Darano (The Wagon of Fear): The Monster Two Blocks Down 1:05:53

1+ y ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Latchi Ratyi Miro Amal, Good Evening Friend! You're listening to the Second Season of O Verda Darano! These episodes will feature Roma with stories that span from the sentimental to shockingly spooky. Almost like a, a... a haunted palanchiki! The fog has blanketed the path before us as the woods creak and moan their wishes for daylight. Shadows of …

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O Verda Darano (The Wagon of Fear): The Fiends that Time was Lucky to Forget 1:11:51

1+ y ago1:11:51

1:11:51

Latchi Ratyi Miro Amal, Good Evening Friend! You're listening to the Second Season of O Verda Darano! These episodes will feature Roma with stories that span from the sentimental to shockingly spooky. Almost like a, a... a haunted palanchiki! Today’s world moves so quickly. From technology to trends, it’s hard to catch your breath, no? Even our bel…

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O Verda Darano (The Wagon of Fear): Rivalry with a Cadaver, Understanding the Unknown 1:16:02

1+ y ago1:16:02

1:16:02

Latchi Ratyi Miro Amal, Good Evening Friend! You're listening to the Second Season of O Verda Darano! These episodes will feature Roma with stories that span from the sentimental to shockingly spooky. Almost like a, a... a haunted palanchiki! Do you know what truly scares me? What makes me shiver at the very thought of their existence? People. Peop…

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Managing The Transition to Menopause in the Workplace 18:15

1+ y ago18:15

18:15

Back to the workplace for Episode 24! Menopause is a natural transition in life and the reality is that if you menstruate, it can be assumed that you will go through this transition in your lifetime. Given the evolution of the workforce and push to keep people working longer, a high percentage of employees are going to be working while experiencing…

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O Verda Darano (The Wagon of Fear): The Shape of Terror 1:13:58

1+ y ago1:13:58

1:13:58

Latchi Ratyi Miro Amal, Good Evening Friend! You're listening to the Second Season of O Verda Darano! These episodes will feature Roma with stories that span from the sentimental to shockingly spooky. Almost like a, a... a haunted palanchiki! We visit someone who has seen, heard, and felt things within the physical and meta-physical realm. Someone …

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Reducing Musculoskeletal Discomfort When Breastfeeding 22:31

1+ y ago22:31

22:31

Taking a step away from the workplace for this episode! To celebrate our HSE National Breastfeeding Week (1st – 7th October) I am highlighting the risks associated with breastfeeding that can cause musculoskeletal discomfort and what you can do to stay comfortable when feeding your baby. As a mother of 2 children, both of whom breastfed for just ov…

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O Verda Darano (The Wagon of Fear): As Spooky as She Is 1:25:42

1+ y ago1:25:42

1:25:42

Latchi Ratyi Miro Amal, Good Evening Friend! You're listening to the Second Season of O Verda Darano! These episodes will feature Roma with stories that span from the sentimental to shockingly spooky. Almost like a, a... a haunted palanchiki! There are those of us, Rom or not, who embrace the ghoulish pleasantries that sustain the same haunting del…

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Neurodiversity In The Workplace 34:27

1+ y ago34:27

34:27

There is a large focus in the workplace, and rightly so, on ensuring that the physical equipment is suitable for the employees using them. When employees report physical issues with the workplace this can be easily measured and the workplace adapted as required based on symptoms and use. However, when it comes to neurodivergent employees, the facto…

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O Verda Darano (The Wagon of Fear): For Better or Worse 51:01

1+ y ago51:01

51:01

Latchi Ratyi Miro Amal, Good Evening Friend! You're listening to the Second Season of O Verda Darano! These episodes will feature Roma with stories that span from the sentimental to shockingly spooky. Almost like a, a... a haunted palanchiki! Family can drive you nuts or be the thing that keeps you sane. They're ours eternally-for better or worse. …

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O Verda Darano (The Wagon of Fear): A House is Not a Home 1:13:58

1+ y ago1:13:58

1:13:58

Latchi Ratyi Miro Amal, Good Evening Friend! You're listening to the Second Season of O Verda Darano! These episodes will feature Roma with stories that span from the sentimental to shockingly spooky. Almost like a, a... a haunted palanchiki! A chair is still a chair, even when there’s no one sitting there-or is there? But a chair is not a house, a…

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Reducing Ergonomic Risk Factors When Teaching 22:01

1+ y ago22:01

22:01

In the last episode, I outlined what we as carer’s should be aware of to ensure healthy ergonomic practices and musculoskeletal development in children and adolescents, but what about the educators? Teaching is a physically and cognitively demanding job. Teacher health and quality of life has been found to be influenced by working conditions, muscu…

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Encouraging Healthy Ergonomic Practices in Children 30:26

1+ y ago30:26

30:26

Ergonomics and human factors is all about designing and optimising tasks, environments and equipment to promote musculoskeletal health and comfort. This applies not just to work settings, but also to the play and study environments of young people. As we approach the start of the school year, I feel it is important to highlight the steps we can tak…

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Are You Suffering From Digital Eye Strain? 32:05

1+ y ago32:05

32:05

As our work, learning and leisure time becomes more digitised, for a lot of us our exposure to display screens has likely never been higher. While this has allowed us to work remotely, learn remotely and stay connected, it has also increased the prevalence of and the risk of developing digital eye strain. Digital Eye Strain (DES), also known as Com…

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Reduce The Risk Of Discomfort When Driving 27:34

1+ y ago27:34

27:34

Driving, whether we do it for a living or as part of our day to day lives, presents a risk of musculoskeletal discomfort and injury and I am not talking about potential car accidents! The more time we spend in the car, the higher the risk. In this episode, I will outline the risk factors to be considered when driving, the potential musculoskeletal …

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Picking The Right School Bag & How To Wear It Well! 13:54

2y ago13:54

13:54

It is that time of year again, when shopping for school supplies has begun. The schoolbag, or backpack, is a vital piece of equipment. It will be used to transport supplies at least twice a day, placing loads on the developing spine. Correct schoolbag selection for the user and correct schoolbag use will ensure that you are protecting the musculosk…

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Heat Wave!! How to Stay Comfortable & Safe Working In The Heat 18:55

2y ago18:55

18:55

It is heatwave time here in Ireland and across Europe, where the workforce is divided between those that are basking and those that are hiding - I'm a hider!! Whether you love a heatwave or dread it, it is important that we all know how to stay comfortable and safe when working. This episode outlines the heat illness we want to avoid and what we ca…

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Static Postures - The Risks & How to Avoid Them 35:30

2y ago35:30

35:30

When it comes to musculoskeletal discomfort, appropriate postures and equipment in the workplace are crucial to reducing the risk. However, even with the most suitable equipment and neutral supported postures, musculoskeletal discomfort and injury can, and likely will, occur if postures are maintained for too long. In this episode, I will describe …

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Increased Risk of MSDs Among LGBTQIA+ Workers 20:26

2y ago20:26

20:26

June is celebrated as LGBTQIA+ Pride month in many countries (although my own local Drogheda Pride is taking place over the first weekend of August this year) and the aim is to promote and celebrate dignity, equality and visibility of the LGBTQIA+ community. In this episode, I am going to summarise the findings of reports from the EU Agency for Saf…

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O Verda Darano (The Wagon of Fear): Ep.8- The Homecoming 38:13

2y ago38:13

38:13

We all have strange families that get kookier the more distant in relation they are. The same can be said for Timothy who, amidst two nights of a gruesome gala, finds himself to be an outcast among outcasts. Here is your invitation to join Dead Scared Ent. in our telling of "The Homecoming" by Ray Bradbury! Be prepared to travel to places and dimen…

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Setting Up Your Screen To Reduce Discomfort & Fatigue 37:42

2y ago37:42

37:42

Putting the “S” in DSE, your screens are the focal point of your workstation. Given the amount of time spent focusing on the screen, it is so important that they are set up correctly for you, your tasks and your work environment. In this episode, I am going to walk you through ideal monitor positioning and settings to help reduce your risk of muscu…

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