10 ways to get more from your DSE and ergonomics program
October is Global Ergonomics Month, making it the perfect time to consider whether your DSE and ergonomics program is delivering the best possible outcomes for your workforce.
The latest HSE figures show that 511,000 workers in Great Britain were suffering from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder in 2024/25. That’s a powerful reminder that effective ergonomics is about much more than having the right software in place. It’s about identifying risks early, taking action and providing ongoing support that reflects how, where and why people work.
This article explores 10 ways you can build a more proactive ergonomics program that supports employee wellbeing, productivity and individual needs. Read more.
Cardinus updates
Build dynamic Building Safety Case Reports with INDIGO
Keep your properties compliant and make your Building Safety Case Reports more likely to be accepted with Cardinus.
Choose the support that works for you: a full end-to-end service, covering gap analysis, documentation, report authoring and submission, or a cost-effective compliance toolkit that gives you the tools to create and manage your own Building Safety Case Reports in INDIGO.
Our new video explains both options and how Cardinus can support you through the Building Safety Case Report process. Watch here.
Driving in the dark: Preparing for safer journeys
As the evenings draw in, driving for work can become more demanding. Reduced visibility, glare, poor weather and tiredness can all make familiar journeys more challenging, so preparation is particularly important during the darker months.
This article shares practical ways to prepare for safer journeys, from vehicle checks and using lights correctly to managing fatigue and planning work-related travel. It also explains how Cardinus’ Winter Driving microlearning can help employees prepare for the challenges of darker, colder journeys. Read more.
Menopause Awareness Toolkit
October is Menopause Awareness Month, which provides a valuable opportunity to increase understanding of menopause at work and turn that awareness into practical workplace support.
Our free Menopause Awareness Toolkit brings together eight practical resources to help you take action:
Healthy Working will be unavailable for up to four hours on 2nd and 3rd November 2026 while we release the latest updates.
Downtime schedule:
UK database users – Monday 2nd November, 18:00–22:00 (GMT), 13:00–17:00 (EST) and 10:00–14:00 (PST).
US database users – Tuesday 3rd November, 09:00–13:00 (GMT), 04:00–08:00 (EST) and 01:00–05:00 (PST).
If you have users in the UK accessing a US-hosted database, or users in the US accessing a UK-hosted database, they will be unable to log in during the relevant downtime above.
The release includes faster loading times for PACE home screen dashboards, updates to High Risk Analytics and progression rules, improved filtering and fixes to progression statuses and analytics graphs.
If you have any questions about the update, please email your Customer Services representative.
In the news
Desk workers told to stand up every half hour as global back pain cases climb toward 843 million
Specialists urge prevention as 1.7 billion people worldwide live with joint and spinal conditions; adjust seat height, depth and lumbar support first. Read more.
When AI is the first stop for lease questions
A free artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot can help a leaseholder understand a bill or a managing agent explain it. It can also turn a convincing mistake into a dispute. Read more.
Events and webinars
From Pain to Prevention: Building Healthier, Safer Workplaces
We’re heading to New York, Boston, Minneapolis, and San Jose for four free in-person Summits focused on building healthier, safer workplaces.
We’ll explore the latest MSK and back pain data, smarter ergonomics program design, workplace accommodations, and how emerging technologies including AI and motion capture can help you identify risk earlier.
There’ll also be a complimentary networking lunch and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow workplace health and safety professionals.
If you are attending one of these events and would like to arrange a meeting, please email us.
DSE Assessor Training
This course will be delivered virtually on 11th November and 2nd December (10:00–13:00 BST). The DSE Assessor Training is aimed at new DSE assessors who are responsible for reducing DSE risk and ensuring regulatory compliance. There is a maximum of two delegates per company on each date/session. To book your place, please email us.
Healthy Working PACE Essentials Course
This course will be delivered virtually on 18th November (10:00–12:30 BST). The Healthy Working PACE Essentials course is aimed at new administrators of the Healthy Working system and those in need of a refresher.
We're also running a dedicated session for our US customers on 19th November from 1:00 PM–3:30 PM ET, 12:00 PM–2:30 PM CT, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM MT, or 10:00 AM–12:30 PM PT.
There is a maximum of two delegates per company on each date/session. To book your place, please email us.
