Description
What’s covered
This course provides an awareness of how to safely use display screen equipment, the legislation in this area, and the risks associated with its use.
Anyone who regularly uses display screen equipment for a sizable portion of their everyday work is referred to as a ‘user. In practice, if you use display screen equipment continuously for more than one hour a day, then you are considered a ‘user’. This course is aimed at users of display screen equipment (DSE) and those in charge of evaluating display screen equipment.
A computer monitor is typically the first thing that comes to mind when we think of display screen equipment. However, display screen equipment can also refer to devices with cathode ray tubes (CRTs) such as laptops, tablet PCs, televisions, smartphones, CNC control pads, and portable diagnostic screens.
Special guidelines for display screen equipment safety are included in the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations which sets out the obligations that employers and employee users have. This course fulfils your statutory training obligations and covers topics such as the correct way to set up and use your display screen equipment safely.
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognise a number of pieces of Display Screen Equipment
- Define the term ‘user’ of DSE
- Understand the legislation surrounding Display Screens and where to retrieve additional guidance
- Identify the impact that DSE can have on the body
- Understand the risks associated with DSE use and be aware of some of the methods used to control these
Modules in this course
| Module Number | Module Name | Pass % Required |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 70 |
| 2 | Legislation | 70 |
| 3 | Protecting Your Body | 70 |
| 4 | Adjusting Your Chair | 70 |
| 5 | Adjusting Your Screen | 70 |
| 6 | Work Arrangements | 70 |
| 7 | Adjusting the Layout of Your Workstation | 70 |
| 8 | Adjusting Your Work Environment | 70 |
Want to know more?
Watch the introductory video below to learn more about this course.
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