Helping you to combat poor posture and musculoskeletal disorders
Delivery method
What is a display screen equipment assessment?
6.9 million working days are lost due to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s). Display Screen Equipment (DSE) is a device or piece of equipment that has an alphanumeric or graphic display screen, including both conventional display screens and those used in emerging technologies such as laptops, touch-screens and other similar devices.
Like any risk assessment, the aim of a DSE assessment is to identify the hazards and assess the likelihood and severity of harm to those that may be affected by using the equipment.
What is display screen equipment training?
Our DSE training course aims to provide delegates with an understanding of the legal framework and underpinning of ergonomic principles of DSE including smart phones, laptops and tablets. DSE training is ideal for anyone with line management responsibilities, those who have been appointed as DSE assessors and those involved in delivering new staff inductions. 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
"The DSE course was absolutely fantastic. I really enjoyed it, the trainer was great and I learnt a huge amount that I am now putting into practice."
Nicole Leckie
Office Manager, Quattro Pensions Consulting Limited
Why study with RoSPA?
Use of real-life situations and experiences
Expert trainers with CMIOSH status
Use of academic and practical learning resources
What does display screen equipment training cover?
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.
- 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
When does a display screen equipment risk assessment need to be reviewed?
A regular re-assessment programme should be put in place so that all employees have a DSE check on a regular basis. We recommend that as a minimum a new DSE assessment is undertaken for every employee every 2 years.
Is a display screen equipment assessment a legal requirement?
As an employer, you must protect your workers from the health risks of working with DSE. Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 & 2002 states that employers must carry out a risk assessment of workstations used by employees to reduce any identified risks.
Where can I take display screen equipment training?
We recognise that everyone is different, which is why we offer a choice of study routes. You can attend a course at our live virtual classrooms or have the course delivered in your workplace.