Assessing Display Screen Equipment

This Display Screen Equipment (DSE) awareness training course is designed to provide learners with the practical skills and knowledge to work with display screen equipment safely, in compliance with DSE regulations. It is a must for anyone whose profession requires them to sit at a desk for prolonged periods of time, such as office workers.

Through this course, you will learn how to carry out a DSE risk assessment step-by-step, with guidance on how to set up an ideal workspace that incorporates crucial health, safety and ergonomic factors. From adjusting your screen to how to improve your posture, this course includes everything you need to know to ensure quality DSE compliance.

By the end of the course, you will be equipped with the necessary skills, credentials and practical knowledge to become a qualified DSE assessor, and how to create a healthy work station that minimises the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and other health-related issues.

• Accredited, quality CPD training
• Instant e-certificate
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Course material developed by qualified professionals

• Self-paced learning accessible via laptop, tablet and smartphone
• 24/7 Learning assistance and tutor support
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course

This course is for those who supervise those who use DSE in the workplace, and applies to the following:

• DSE Assessors
• Office Managers
• Office workers
• Remote Workers

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Demonstrate an awareness of DSE regulations, health & safety
• Understand the fundamental principles of ergonomics
• Identify and minimise the DSE risks to health in the workplace
• Make necessary changes and adjustments to employee work stations
• Demonstrate the competency required of qualified DSE assessors

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. All of our courses are fully accredited, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in your chosen field. Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Course Curriculum

The detailed curriculum outline of our Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Training Course is as follows:

Module 01: Introduction to DSE

• What Is DSE?
• DSE User Training
• Why Is DSE Training Required?
• DSE Use at Work
• The Safe Use of DSE
• Homeworking

Module 02: DSE Assessment

• What is DSE Assessment?
• Importance of DSE Assessment
• Effective DSE Assessment
• Identification of DSE Hazards
• Training Assessors
• Roles and Responsibilities of Assessors
• Review Assessment

Module 03: Safe Use of DSE: Legislation and Prerequisites

• The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations
• Work Routines and Break
• Training and Information
• Employer requirements of DSE
• Employee Responsibilities
• Eye and Eyesight Test
• Vision Screening Test

Module 04: Potential Health Hazards

• DSE Health Risks
• Musculoskeletal disorders
• Upper and lower limb disorders
• Back Pain
• Visual Fatigue
• Eye strains
• Headaches
• Mental Stress

Module 05: Supportive Postures

• What is a Good Posture?
• Principles of Good Posture
• Benefits of Good Posture
• Posture at Office
• Seating and Posture for Typical Office Tasks
• Good  Computer Posture
• Good Laptop Posture

Module 06: Workstation Setup

• Workstation Overview
• Adjusting the Layout of Your Workstation
• Work Chair
• Work Desk
• Display screens
• Keyboard-Mouse
• Software
• Adjusting Your Work Environment
  • Space
  • Lighting
  • Reflection and Glare
  • Noise
  • Heat and Humidity
  • Radiation

Module 07: Portable DSE

• What is Portable DSE?
• Selecting Portable Computer
• Carrying Equipment
• Security and Manual Handling Issues
• Laptop Use
• Tablet, PDA and Smartphone Use
• Breaks and Change of Work