How often should DSE assessments be carried out?

Upwards of one in three workers experience musculoskeletal discomfort linked to poor desk setups — a key contributor to reduced productivity, increased absenteeism, and long-term health issues. Yet many businesses still treat DSE (Display Screen Equipment) assessments as a box-ticking exercise.

A DSE assessment is not a one-time ergonomic fix. It’s an essential, ongoing part of maintaining employee health, wellbeing and compliance.

This article explores DSE assessment frequency and how making assessments routine can safeguard your team’s performance and wellbeing. Read more. 

Blinded by the light: The hidden dangers of sun-dazzle

While winter driving dominates the road safety conversation, summer presents its own risks and one of the most underestimated is sun-dazzle. As UK drivers hit the roads in brighter months, glare from low sun can turn a clear day into a visibility hazard, often with serious consequences.

This article explains the risks of sun-dazzle, how it affects drivers and the steps your organisation can take to manage seasonal visibility hazards. Read more.

Updated PACE Essentials and PACE Plus manuals are now available

We’ve recently introduced several exciting enhancements to PACE and we have updated the PACE manuals to ensure you have easy access to the latest information.

To access the updated manuals, please contact your Cardinus Account Manager or Customer Services contact, who will be happy to provide you with the updated manuals. Find out more about the latest updates.

Healthy Vision Month: Check Your Eyes Like You Check Your Emails

May is Healthy Vision Month, a time dedicated to promoting eye health and encouraging proactive vision care.

Digital eye strain (DES) is now the single biggest workplace health condition, affecting more than 2 billion people worldwide, eclipsing even mental health, which impacts 1.5 billion globally.

Our partner, Ocushield, offers a 4-minute digital eye screening service that can be done from a phone, laptop or desk. Developed by optometrists, it’s an easy way to help employees protect their vision and prevent problems before they escalate. Read more.

AI can help people keep physical jobs for longer

The Institute of Public Policy Research reports that up to eight million workers in the UK could be vulnerable as the technology becomes capable of performing their tasks. But in Cambridgeshire, a company is using AI to try to extend the working life of people with physical jobs. Read more.

Westminster Tower Block Blaze

A major fire tore through a residential tower block in Westminster, Central London, on Sunday evening, prompting a large-scale emergency response and forcing residents to flee their homes. Read more.

Travel Smart Stay Safe: Learn how to protect your people on the move

Join Cardinus for this exclusive face-to-face workshop on Thursday 5 June at Radisson Blu Hotel, 20 Mercer Street, London. The workshop will be limited to just 25 delegates and will provide essential skills to help you and your team stay safe when travelling.

Led by global security expert Andy Neal, the session blends expert instruction, real-world scenarios and open discussion for a dynamic and practical learning experience. Register here.

MGAA Conference 2025

Our insurance team will be exhibiting at the MGAA Conference 2025, which takes place on Thursday 3 July 2025 at Old Billingsgate, London.

On Demand Webinar – Movement Matters Masterclass

If you missed our ‘Movement Matters Masterclass’ on Thursday 8 May, you can now watch it on demand. In this session we explored how cutting-edge AI-driven motion capture technology is transforming workplace ergonomics, injury prevention and overall worker wellbeing. Watch the webinar.

On Demand Webinar - Office Ergonomics on Trial: Why One Size Fits All Will Get You Sued

If you missed our 'Office Ergonomics on Trial: Why One Size Fits All Will Get You Sued’ webinar with DORN on Thursday 15 May, you can now watch it on demand.

In this session Jon Abbott, Director, Cardinus Risk Management, explains which countries are cracking down hardest on non-compliance with regulations, how legal claims are built, and why cultural blind spots can derail your strategy. Watch the webinar.

DSE Assessor Training

This course will be delivered virtually on 11 June and 2 July (10:00 - 13:00 BST). The DSE assessor training is aimed at new DSE assessors who have responsibility for reducing DSE risk and seeking regulatory compliance. To book your place, please email us.

Healthy Working PACE Essentials Course

This course will be delivered virtually on 4 June (10:00 - 12:30 BST). The Healthy Working PACE Essentials course is aimed at new administrators of the Healthy Working system and for those in need of a refresher. To book your place, please email us.

Fleet compliance made easier with Healthy Working Safe Driving – This article explores the challenges to maintaining fleet compliance and explains how you can overcome them with a smarter, more targeted approach.