DSE Assessors and Ergonomic Principles

Display screen equipment assessments are not only a legal requirement - done properly they can actually help combat the musculoskeletal disorders, reduced concentration levels and other ill-health effects that are symptomatic of time spent at poorly-designed workstations.

Computer workstations or equipment can be associated with neck, shoulder, back or arm pains, fatigue and eyestrain. These aches and pains are sometimes called upper limb disorders (ULDs) or repetitive strain injuries (RSI), but these problems can be avoided by following good practice.

The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations aim to protect the health of people who work with DSE. That does not mean that DSE work is risky - it isn’t, if the user follows good practice like setting up their workstation well and taking breaks in intensive work. The Regulations were introduced because DSE has become one of the commonest kinds of work equipment. So there is potential to make work more comfortable and productive for very large numbers of people by taking a few simple precautions.

RoSPA's health and safety training course will enable delegates to carry out DSE assessments in the workplace, thus fulfilling that aspect of the employer's duty of care to employees.

Who should attend?

This occupational safety training course is ideal for anyone with line management responsibilities, those who have been appointed as DSE assessors and those involved in delivering new staff inductions.

What are the learning outcomes?

Delegates will be able to carry out DSE assessments in the workplace
An understanding of the extent of the ill health effects from poorly-designed tasks and workstations
A thorough knowledge of the legal requirement and guidelines relevant to their role as an assessor
An understanding of posture and efficient movement principles including those related to task, environment and equipment
The skill to implement strategies including training needs for display screen equipment users (which will be reinforced by practical exercises on actual workstations)

Course content:

The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations
Posture, efficient movement and ergonomic principles
Environmental factors
Equipment requirements
Practical assessments and strategy for implementation.

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	Duration	Price	Member's Price	Dates
Birmingham Find other courses in this location View all training locations Contact us to book or find out more	2 Days	£450.00	£405.00	02/07/2012 16/07/2012 08/10/2012 22/10/2012 03/12/2012 17/12/2012 11/02/2013 22/02/2013

Edinburgh Find other courses in this location View all training locations Contact us to book or find out more	2 Days	£450.00	£405.00	07/08/2012 10/12/2012 17/12/2012

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Course outline:

Also available to download: DSE Assessors & Ergonomic Principles (PDF 66kb)

Course objectives:
This course has been designed to introduce delegates to the application of workplace DSE assessment, selection of equipment and integration of ergonomic principles into the design of the workplace area. Your organisation will be able to ensure compliance with the relevant HSE guidance notes and to reduce the risk of associated ill-health effects.

On completion of this course delegates will understand:

How to carry out DSE assessments in the workplace
The extent of the ill-health effects from poorly-designed tasks and workstations
The legal requirements and guidelines relevant to their role as an assessor
Posture and efficient movement principles, including task, environment and equipment.

Who should attend?

The occupational safety training course is suitable for all those who have been appointed as DSE assessors, and anyone involved in the design of tasks, workstations, or workplace environments.

Course content:

Principles
Liabilities and law
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations
Ill-health effects
Posture and efficient movement principles
Ergonomic principles
Environmental factors
Equipment requirements
Practical assessments
Strategy for implementation.

Qualification:
All delegates who successfully complete the course in full will be awarded a RoSPA DSE Assessors and Ergonomic Principles certificate.

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Related information:

The Occupational Safety [Occupational Safety] section of the website has a wealth of advice and information on all areas of safety at work, in addition to details of our current campaigns, resources, conferences and affiliated groups.

Call: +44 (0)121 248 2233 (Birmingham) +44 (0)131 449 9378 (Edinburgh) Email: training@rospa.com

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