Display Screen Equipment Awareness
This course is aimed at users of display screen equipment, or DSE as it's often called. DSE is a term that covers a wide range of equipment. If DSE equipment like this is not set up correctly, users are at increased risk from certain disorders. As an employee, you share the responsibility to keep people safe at work. That means undergoing relevant training and ensuring that rules are followed.
Course Overview
Our display screen equipment courses are aimed at users of display screen equipment (DSE) and those responsible for assessing display screen equipment. A ‘user’, is anyone who regularly uses display screen equipment for a significant part of their normal work. In practice, if you use display screen equipment continuously for more than one hour a day, then you’re a ‘user’.
So what do we mean by display screen equipment?
The first thing most people think of is a computer monitor. But that’s not the only thing it refers to Display screen equipment could also mean laptops, tablet PCs, televisions, smartphones, CNC control pads, portable diagnostic screens or equipment containing cathode ray tubes, or CRTs.
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations contain special directives covering DSE safety. Both employers and employee‐users have responsibilities under the legislation. This course fulfils your statutory training obligations and covers among other things, the correct way to set up and use
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Recognise a number of pieces of Display Screen Equipment
• Define the term ‘user’ of DSE
• Understand the legislation surrounding Display Screens and where to retrieve additional guidance
• Identify the impact that DSE can have on the body
• Understand the risks associated with DSE use and be aware of some of the methods used to control these
Who is this course for
Employees who regularly use display screen equipment (DSE) for a significant portion of their work (generally more than one hour per day).
Managers or supervisors responsible for assessing DSE workstations.
Staff using a range of DSE, including computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, diagnostic screens, CNC control pads, or equipment with CRTs.
Anyone needing to understand their responsibilities under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
Individuals required to complete statutory DSE training to ensure safe and ergonomic use of equipment.
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Further Progression
Learners may benefit from further courses in both our Health and Safety Suites and also our Business Skills and Employability Suite.
Accredited by
IIRSM & IOSH Approved
Course Cost
£20 +VAT