DSE training (display screen equipment)
Our comprehensive DSE training provides employees with essential knowledge on proper workstation setup, ergonomics and best practices to prevent discomfort and injury.
We also offer a user-friendly DSE assessment tool which is a convenient way to conduct thorough workstation assessments. This tool helps identify risks and provides actionable recommendations to optimise the workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
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DSE Facts & Figures
DSE statistics to keep you in the know.
473,000
Employees suffered from work-related musculoskeletal disorders in 2022/23
13.9
Days lost per employee, per year due to musculoskeletal disorders
£5B
Annually is spent by the NHS treating those with musculoskeletal disorders
DSE training courses
Prevent back problems, headaches, eyestrain and RSI with our display screen equipment training courses.
Agile Working
Our Agile Working training course ensures that employees who work from locations out of the office are aware of the risks of agile working.
Online DSE assessment tool
Our online DSE assessment tool is a platform for recording employees’ feedback on their workstation setup and physical environment.
Homeworker Awareness
Our Homeworker Awareness course aims to ensure employees who work from home are aware of the potential risks and how to conduct assessments.
Display Screen Equipment Training
IOSH Approved, CPD certified online Display Screen Equipment Training created by our health and safety consultants.
DSE training benefits
Improves health and wellbeing
Display screen equipment training helps employees understand the importance of ergonomics, reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders, eye strain, and repetitive strain injuries. This leads to a healthier workforce and fewer health-related absences.
Increases productivity
By ensuring that workstations are set up correctly and employees are trained in good posture and proper use of equipment, DSE training can enhance comfort and efficiency, leading to improved productivity and performance.
Supports health and safety compliance
DSE training supports compliance with health and safety regulations, such as the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992. Compliance reduces the risk of legal action and fines.
Provides cost savings
Reducing the incidence of work-related injuries and illnesses through effective DSE training can lead to significant cost savings for employers. This includes lower healthcare costs, reduced absenteeism, and decreased compensation claims.
Display Screen Health & Safety FAQs
What is considered display screen equipment?
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) includes any device with a screen used for displaying information or work-related tasks. This includes computer monitors, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other devices with screens like those found on machinery control panels or CCTV systems.
What are the musculoskeletal disorders associated with DSE?
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) associated with Display Screen Equipment (DSE) use include conditions like back pain, neck pain, shoulder strain, and repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) affecting the arms, wrists, and hands.
These issues are often caused by poor posture, prolonged sitting, repetitive movements, and inadequate workstation ergonomics.
How often should DSE training be done?
DSE (Display Screen Equipment) training should be conducted when an employee starts using DSE regularly, whenever significant changes are made to their work environment or equipment, and whenever new health risks are identified.
Refresher training should be provided periodically to ensure that employees remain aware of best practices.
What is the first step of a display screen equipment risk assessment?
The first step of a Display Screen Equipment (DSE) risk assessment is to identify DSE users within the organisation.
Once identified, these users and their workstations can be assessed for potential risks related to posture, screen positioning, lighting, and other factors that might contribute to health issues.
Who is responsible for making sure a DSE risk assessment is carried out?
In a workplace, it is the employer’s responsibility to ensure that a Display Screen Equipment (DSE) risk assessment is carried out.
This may involve delegating the task to a competent person, such as a health and safety officer, but ultimate responsibility for compliance and ensuring a safe working environment rests with the employer.
How often should you do a DSE assessment?
A Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessment should be conducted whenever an employee begins using DSE regularly, when there are significant changes to their workstation, equipment, or working environment, and if the user reports discomfort or health issues related to DSE use.
In addition, periodic reviews, every one to two years, are recommended to ensure ongoing compliance with health and safety standards and to address any evolving risks.
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