Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

Categories Health and Safety, Healthcare

Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

This DSE 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.
In this DSE Training Course, you will explore the different ways you can set up your workstation to improve your posture and physical health when working with DSE, to minimise the risk of developing back issues and musculoskeletal disorders.
You will be taken step-by-step through the DSE assessment process, from how to adjust your chair, screen and the layout of your workstation, to the correct positions for the lower back, arms, legs and feet. By the end of the DSE Training Online Course, you will have the practical skills to accurately evaluate DSE risks in the workplace and implement the necessary measures to prevent them.

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Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

Categories Health and Safety, Healthcare

Accredited by CPD UK
Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
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

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the DSE Training Online Course, learners will be able to:

Demonstrate a solid understanding of screen equipment, regulations, health & safety
Understand the health risks relating to working with display screen equipment
Set up a comfortable work station that minimises the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders.
Conduct a DSE assessment and evaluate DSE health risks in the workplace
Improve their posture and physical wellbeing while working with DSE
Understand the correct positions for the lower back, arms, legs and feet when sitting at a computer

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your DSE Training Online Course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post . 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