Display Screen Equipment Training
Display Screen Equipment Training is a legal requirement for organisations with employees who use display screen equipment such as computer monitors, laptops, keyboards, and mobile devices for work. Training supports organisations to comply with The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992.
Our in-depth display screen equipment training has been created by chartered health and safety experts and ergonomists. It covers common health issues such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), fatigue and eye strain to help employees understand the impact of poor posture on health.
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Display Screen Equipment eLearning Course
IOSH Approved, CPD certified online Display Screen Equipment Training created by our health and safety consultants.
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What are the benefits of Display Screen Equipment training?
- Essential training that supports compliance with the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992.
- Follows Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance.
- IOSH Approved, CPD Certified and SCORM Compliant training.
- Online course can be completed at the employee’s own pace.
- Multiple choice quizzes so participants can check their understanding as they go.
- Summaries at the end of each section to enhance understanding.
- Affordable but effective alternative to in-person training.
- No previous experience is required.
Course duration
This course takes approximately 60 minutes to complete.
Course accreditations
Our accreditations mean you can be confident that we deliver high-quality, effective eLearning that forms part of a professional development programme.
We pride ourselves on our extensive certification and accreditation. We’re CPD Certified and this course is SCORM compliant which means it can be integrated as part of your existing LMS or used as part of our SHINE learning management system.
Learn more about our health and safety accreditations.
Display Screen Equipment FAQs
What are the legal requirements for DSE?
The regulations that apply to DSE are the The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992. The HSE provides guidance on working safely with display screen equipment. It is also important to take into consideration the guidance note ‘Work with display screen equipment’ L26 to help ensure compliance and prevent harm.
Is DSE training a legal requirement?
It is a legal requirement for employers to provide health and safety training including DSE to their employees. The health and safety training course should be aimed at reducing or minimising the three main DSE use risk areas; physical musculoskeletal problems and disorders, visual fatigue and mental stress.
What are my responsibilities as an employer for DSE?
Employers responsibilities under the DSE regulations include:
- Undertaking workstation risk assessments for all DSE users.
- Providing the right working environment that meets ergonomic principles.
- Provision of information in particular the findings from the workstation risk assessment.
- Encouraging breaks away from DSE work.
- Provide an eye test if an employee requests one.
Do the DSE Regulations apply if you work from home?
The Regulations still apply to homeworkers and agile workers. Employers must ensure workstation and workplace assessments are undertaken, the findings recorded and controls put in place. Employees will require a health and safety training course that helps them understand what they are expected to do and the actions to be taken to protect themselves from harm.
Using a workstation assessment tool such as the WA+ hosted on the SHINE platform allows your home and agile workers and DSE users to express their opinions about the issues associated with their tasks, work activity and the suitability of the workstation via a secure cloud-based risk management system.
How do I know if I am a DSE user?
You are a DSE user if you rely on DSE and use display screen equipment for at least an hour or more every day, or for a significant proportion of your work. The DSE Regulations also applies to you regardless of whether you have a fixed workstation, are an agile or hybrid worker, work from home or if you hotdesk.
There are some exceptions where the regulations don’t apply, which includes driver’s / control cabs for vehicles or machinery, screens on board any form of transport or portable devices that are not used for prolonged periods of time. Most employers realise that it’s important that anyone in their workforce should be treated as a user if they use DSE.
Do the DSE Regulations apply to laptops?
Yes – the DSE regulations apply to desktops, laptops, smartphones and tablets.
Who should take the course?
Any employee using display screen equipment at work should undertake regular DSE training, this includes:
- Anyone using laptops, computer monitors and mobile devices for more than one hour at a time.
- Employees using fixed workstations in the workplace.
- Mobile or remote workers, including employees working from home.
- Employees who hotdesk or who are agile workers.
The DSE training course is suitable for all levels within an organisation, including directors, supervisors and managers, team leaders, call centre workers, telemarketers, office workers and clerical employees. It is also suitable for new employees to understand how to set up and use DSE as part of their induction process.
Ideally, employees should undergo DSE training annually to ensure their knowledge and awareness is up to date, so they continue to implement simple but effective ergonomic principles to protect their health.
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Course aims
By the end of display screen equipment training employees will be able to:
- Identify common health issues associated with DSE use.
- Identify the risk factors associated with display screen equipment.
- Understand how your organisation’s DSE policy promotes the safe use of display screen equipment.
- Implement practical changes to their workstation, posture, work activities and the environment to reduce the risk of eyestrain, fatigue, stress, and musculoskeletal disorders.
Course Overview
1. Introduction
Common health issues associated with DSE use and what factors can cause DSE health issues.
How an organisation’s DSE policy helps to protect employees.
2. About your body
How different parts of the body can be affected by DSE use.
Ways to reduce the effects of DSE by making changes to the workstation, physical environment, and work activities.
3. Exercises
Simple exercises employees can do at their desk to reduce fatigue and stress.
4. Ergonomic workstation
Step by step instructions on setting up an ergonomic workstation by making simple adjustments to the chair, desk, screen, keyboard, and mouse.
5. Posture
How to mitigate the risks of DSE by sitting in a healthy posture and positioning legs, arms, hands, back and wrists comfortably.
6. Equipment and environment
How to choose the right type of mouse, make changes to the workspace layout and general environment, set up a standing workstation and use a laptop safely.
7. Mobile devices
Hazards of using mobile devices for prolonged periods and practical ways to reduce risks.
Assessment
At the end of the work at height course there are 10 multiple choice questions to answer, and the pass mark is 80%.
Certificate
You will receive a certificate on successful completion of the course which is downloadable as a PDF file.
This course could be completed alongside an online DSE assessment, so any high-risk issues identified can be addressed promptly.
Course screenshots
Fully interactive. Clear and simple. Created by experts.
How is it delivered?
DSE training is delivered online or through a computer network to each trainee at their desktop, laptop or mobile device.
We can also provide the course to be integrated into a SCORM compliant LMS.
Training can be completed at the employee’s own pace by “bookmarking” and recording progress and returning to the training later.
SHINE – compliance record keeping
The Praxis42 Digital Platform SHINE is our advanced eLearning management system and helps organisations deliver effective online learning for their employees.
A cost-effective tool for compliance record-keeping, SHINE allows you to view and manage employee training records easily. Individual training certificates can be printed as proof of compliance for audits or visits from enforcing agencies.
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