Assessing Display Screen Equipment I
Getting the business benefits
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessments can deliver more than legal compliance. Improvements in performance, quality, comfort and satisfaction are all possible when assessments are performed by assessors who understand not only the legal requirements but also how to make practical improvements. This course provides a grounding in the legislation, supporting standards and best practice. It also gives tips on practical ways to conduct assessments and rectify areas of concern.
Who should attend?
Managers of staff who use DSE and all staff with responsibilities for carrying out DSE assessment, providing office furniture and accessories, maintaining the physical office environment or implementing HR policies.
What skills and information will they learn?
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the causes of physical office ergonomics problems and stress
- Identify and advise on the risks associated with poor working postures
- Suggest appropriate modifications to improve the working environment
- Apply ergonomics criteria when procuring workstations, seating, storage, equipment and accessories to help avoid costly mistakes
- Understand appropriate health and safety legislation and its significance
- Complete display screen equipment checklists efficiently
Course content
The course has a strong practical basis incorporating several practical exercises. A comprehensive reference manual and checklists are provided.
Key elements of the course are:
- Introduction to ergonomics
- An introduction to The Health and Safety [Display Screen Equipment] Regulations 1992 (as amended 2002)
- Visual problems - causes and solutions
- Musculoskeletal problems - causes and solutions
- Environmental problems - causes and solutions
- An introduction to workstation assessments
- Practical workstation assessment procedures
Course information and how to book
This one day course is offered in-house and can be tailored to use examples from your own business.
The course costs £1,500 + VAT for up to 16 participants, which is £94 + VAT per head for a full course.
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What did previous participants think?
"Instructor was very clear and to the point."
"Very good practical participation."
"Valuable and instructive."
"Very well presented; good interaction with the group. Definitely picked up some useful tips and information."
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