Assessing Display Screen Equipment
Get display screen equipment training covering workstation setup, legislation, risk assessment, and DSE hazards.
Fully Accredited
IIRSM, CPD Approved
Course Description
Course Overview
This display screen equipment training course covers DSE legislation, workstation setup, risk assessment, and hazard control. It is for DSE users and those responsible for assessing display screen equipment in the workplace.
What You Will Learn
- Understand DSE legislation and employer and employee responsibilities
- Set up your workstation correctly including chair, screen, and layout adjustments
- Identify DSE hazards and risks to your health
- Complete a DSE risk assessment following sensible risk management principles
- Apply control and prevention strategies to reduce DSE-related health risks
Course Modules
Introduction
Introduces display screen equipment and defines who is a DSE 'user'.
Legislation
Covers the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
Protecting Your Body
Explains how DSE use can affect your body and how to protect yourself.
Adjusting Your Chair
Practical guidance on setting up your chair correctly for safe DSE use.
Adjusting Your Screen
How to position and adjust your monitor for comfort and safety.
Work Arrangements
Covers break schedules, task variation, and work planning for DSE users.
Adjusting the Layout of Your Workstation
How to arrange your desk, keyboard, and mouse for safe working.
Adjusting Your Work Environment
Covers lighting, temperature, noise, and space requirements for DSE work.
Risk Assessment Overview
Introduces risk assessment principles for display screen equipment.
Principles of Sensible Risk Management
Covers sensible, proportionate approaches to managing DSE risks.
