Course Description
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations encompass specific guidelines addressing DSE safety. Both employers and employee-users are obligated to adhere to the provisions outlined in the legislation.
But what exactly constitutes display screen equipment? While many immediately associate it with computer monitors, the scope extends beyond just that. Display screen equipment encompasses various devices such as laptops, tablet PCs, televisions, smartphones, CNC control pads, portable diagnostic screens, or equipment featuring cathode ray tubes (CRTs).
Course duration: 50 minutes
Modules Covered
- Overview of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Awareness
- Relevant Legislation and Employer Responsibilities
- Preventing Strain and Protecting Your Body
- Chair Adjustments for Comfort and Support
- Setting Up Your Screen for Eye Health and Efficiency
- Organising Work Schedules to Minimise Fatigue
- Arranging Your Workstation
- Creating an Ideal Work Environment
Accreditation
The Display Screen Equipment Awareness course is approved by the CPD certification service.
Benefits
- Statutory Compliance: Fulfil your legal training obligations with this comprehensive course, ensuring adherence to regulations regarding display screen equipment safety.
- Risk Reduction: Learn the correct setup and safe usage practices for display screen equipment, helping to minimise the risk of work-related conditions and injuries.
- Industry-Endorsed: Approved by renowned industry bodies IOSH, CPD, and IIRSM, ensuring credibility and recognition of acquired knowledge and skills.
- Flexible Learning: Benefit from online training's flexibility, allowing candidates to progress through modules at their own pace and convenience, accommodating their work and personal schedules.
- Efficiency: Experience efficient learning with concise modules and accessible materials, optimising time spent on training and maximising knowledge retention.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Save on training costs with online learning, eliminating the need for travel and venue expenses associated with traditional training methods.
Eligibility
Our Display Screen Equipment Awareness E-Learning course targets individuals who utilise display screen equipment (DSE) regularly, as well as those tasked with evaluating such equipment. A 'user' refers to anyone who routinely operates display screen equipment for a substantial portion of their typical work duties. In practical terms, if you utilise display screen equipment continuously for over one hour per day, you fall under the category of a 'user'.
