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Should My Employer Provide Me A Adjustable Desk?

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ChingWan23 | 13:08 Sat 13th Nov 2021 | Jobs & Education
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I am working at computer 7 hrs a day, now my arms are so painful which need to take sick leave and seeing physio. have a occ health assessment that a lower desk (I am tiny) may be helpful with change a mouse as well. but the company i worked for said all the desks build are link up in a row and can only adjust upwards. they said they can't provide a desk can be adjust downwards for me. I know it would be cost them trouble to do so but seems not 100% impossible? Wondering are they upholding Health & safety?
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If they're not willing to lower the desk, could they have a platform in front so that your chair is higher but you can touch that platform still?
get a higher chair then!
How about an adjustable chair that you can raise to a height which is comfortable for you.
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i did suggest a platform but for health & safety reasons, it's a no
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my chair already adjusted to the max height
then get one that goes higher!
You're being rude, TTT. A higher chair doesn't solve the problem for those of us who aren't as tall as you.
Your emplyer has a legal obligation to provide you with a safe working environment. If you have a union talk to them about it.
I agree that this is better handled by the union at work

no platform because of health and safety but no mod allowed for you in breach of health and safety - - deffo union business
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Higher chair my foot will be hanging and need a higher foot rest if the market has it? Seems the desk can be lower is easier and my foot can be flat on the floor.
they come with foot rests too!
or you can get foot stool under the desk. You just seem to be wanting your employer to make a special case of you rather than adopt a simple obvious solution.
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Sorry Peter what is mod?
Have you asked them if alternative legs can be put on the desk or the cost of a suitable desk?

I would get written confirmation of the refusal with their reasons and speak to ACAS for advice.

https://www.acas.org.uk/advice

I would also raise a grievance.
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Thx TTT letting me know they come with foot rest. But I have no intention to be treated as special case. It's a bit sad of you to saying so.
How tall are you? Are we talking about a couple of inches or a foot or more that needs adjusting?
Do you realise that, working for 7 hours a day on a computer, your employer should pay for you to have regular eye tests and provide screen-specs if necessary.
I think PP was using "mod" as short for "modification".
If I am interpreting the situation correctly, the main problem is the placement of your keyboard. If it's too high, can it not be placed lower?
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Thx Thecorbyloon, the desks setting is 4 desks in a row, they linked up together so it has problem to adjust individually.
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I'm 5' and Sandac I sort of knew what you mean in the old time the computer desk is diff which the keyboard is lower and like a drawer slide in and out. Now all equipment lay on the deak

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