Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessment

Learn to identify the most common risks associated with working with, or the prolonged use of, Display Screen Equipment including computers, television screens and/or CCTV equipment. This basic awareness course is aimed at anyone who uses DSE in the workplace and is an absolute-must for all employees. Throughout the duration of the course, students will discover the importance of: Good Posture.. An organised and comfortable work space.. Taking regular breaks during periods of prolonged use.. Knowing how to adjust office chairs and other furniture in order to effectively support the body when using display screen equipment for any length of time.. Remarkably, DSE is one of the most widely used pieces of equipment in the workplace, and yet it is also one that is frequently a source of discomfort and ill health for those whose jobs require them to use such equipment for prolonged lengths of time. During this course, students will discover some of the most common health risks presented by those who use DSE for extended periods including: Back problems.. Repetitive Strain Injury. Visual disturbances. Headaches. Carpel Tunnel Syndrome. At the end of the course employees are able to identify the common hazards and unsafe practices associated with the use of DSE, and know the appropriate preventative and remedial actions to be taken should any health issues arise. The course aims to provide students with an awareness of the associated risks of using DSE in the workplace, and just as importantly, how to implement safety control measures that will help to manage and/or reduce such hazards.