Course description
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Awareness Training - Online Course
This Display Screen Equipment (DSE) online training course provides learners with the knowledge they need in order to work comfortably and avoid unnecessary aches and strains whilst using DSE in their work environment.
Incorrect use of display screen equipment can lead to pain in necks, shoulders, backs, arms, wrists and hands as well as fatigue and eye strain. As an employer, you must protect your employees from these health risks if they use DSE in the workplace or for work at home.
What is Display Screen Equipment (DSE)?
Display screen equipment (DSE) means devices and equipment that have a graphic or alphanumeric display screen. This includes PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones and other similar devices.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
Who is Display Screen Equipment training for?
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 aim to protect the health of people who work with Display Screen Equipment. This training is suitable for anyone who uses Display Screen Equipment regularly as part of their working day.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
What are the learning outcomes for the Display Screen Equipment course?
After completing the course you will be able to describe:
- Examples of ‘Display Screen Equipment’
- The risks posed by DSE work
- An employer’s obligations towards staff using DSE
- What is meant by a ‘DSE Assessment’
- The recommendations for setting up a display screen
- Good practice when using a keyboard
- Good practice when using a mouse or similar input device
- How the workplace should be adjusted to avoid fatigue and strain
- The correct setup for a chair used for DSE work
- Good practice when taking breaks from DSE work
- How eyesight tests are carried out and when
Training Course Content
Working with DSE – The Risks
The first topic identifies examples of DSE you are likely to find in your workplace. It outlines an employer’s legal duties with regards to DSE and describes DSE assessments.
The Keyboard
The second topic is about the keyboard. You will learn about when a separate keyboard is required. The topic describes good and bad keying technique and explains correct hand positioning.
Mice and Other Point-and-Click Devices
The third topic describes good and bad practice when using mice and other point-and-click devices. You will learn about correct hand positioning and adjustments you might need to make to ensure devices are accurate.
The Display Screen
Topic 4 is about the screen. It explains how to clean your screen and how to position the screen correctly. You will learn about good colour and font combinations and how to reduce screen glare.
Your Workspace
Topic 5 explains the features of a well organised workspace. You will learn to improve a cramped workspace, how to optimise a workspace set-up and how to position your workspace to minimise glare.
The Chair
Topic 6 describes the features of a chair suitable for Display Screen Equipment work. You will learn the correct sitting position and how to adjust your chair.
The Environment
Topic 7 describes environmental factors that can contribute to upper limb disorders and how to minimise the risks of these factors.
Changes in Activity
Topic 8 explains why it is important to take breaks and change the type of activity you are doing. It suggests suitable break-time activities and explains how to prevent fatigue at work.
Eye Tests
The final topic identifies who is entitled to an eye test and when an employer must pay for glasses.
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