Display Screen Equipment Awareness
About Our Display Screen Equipment Awareness Training Course
Do you know what qualifies as ‘display screen equipment’? TutorCare’s display screen equipment training course dispels common misconceptions, highlights the risks of working with DSE and ensures compliance with HSE guidelines.
Course Length
Our Display Screen Equipment Awareness training course is 3 hours long and delivered in a half-day session. Our courses are structured to allow breaks for learners to eat and rest.
Certificate Validity
The Display Screen Equipment Awareness training certificate lasts 12 months (1 year). Before expiry, you’ll need to re-enrol to renew your certificate.
Delivery Methods
Our most popular form of training is held in-house, where we send a trainer out to your premises for a face-to-face session (for groups of up to 12). We also run the Display Screen Equipment Awareness training course online. Ask about our webinar sessions.
Topics Covered
Please see our course outline here. This Display Screen Equipment Awareness course, covers what DSE is, the accompanying legal framework and HSE guidance, hazards and associated health risks, and more.
Cost/Pricing
Pricing can vary depending on location, dates, group size (where applicable), and more factors. For a free email quotation, please contact us directly on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry.
How Do You Get Certified?
TutorCare’s Display Screen Equipment training is available as an in-house group session for up to 12 delegates. The course can be offered either via face-to-face or a webinar training format. You can pick the most convenient method for you and your team. Upon successful completion, participants will receive a certificate valid for one year.
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Display Screen Equipment Awareness Course Outline
- Introduction and explanation.
- Understand what is meant by the term ‘display screen equipment’.
- Legal framework and HSE guidelines regarding how to safely use DSE.
- The hazards and potential health effects of incorrect equipment setup.
- Common misconceptions regarding display screen equipment.
- Who is more at risk from the health effects of DSE?
- Conducting a display screen equipment assessment.
Speak with one of our training consultants for free advice, no-obligation quotations, and more useful information.
Display Screen Equipment Awareness FAQs
What are the risks of incorrect DSE setup?
Incorrect DSE setup can lead to a range of risks, ranging from short-term discomfort to long-term health issues. This is especially likely amongst those who use computers or screens regularly or for extended periods of time. Some of the more common issues associated with display screen equipment include back pain, repetitive strain injuries, eye strain, headaches and circulatory problems, which can increase the risk of deep vein thrombosis over time.
What is meant by ‘Display Screen Equipment’?
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) refers to any device with an alphanumeric or graphic display screen. This includes traditional monitors and those used in new technologies such as laptops, touch screens and other similar devices.
What will I learn in the DSE Awareness course?
This course aligns with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidelines and equips learners with the knowledge to adjust their workstation setup to meet safety and comfort. It also addresses the process of reequipment, ensuring that any necessary changes to tools or furniture are properly assessed and implemented to support ergonomic best practices.
Please contact our team on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry to get your Display Screen Equipment awareness course booked in.
Who should take this course?
This course is ideal for anyone who regularly uses a computer at work. Display Screen Equipment training is especially beneficial for office-based staff, remote workers or those managing others in roles that requires frequent use of screens and monitors.
Please contact our team on 0800 781 2041 or leave an enquiry to find out more.
Does the course include an ergonomic risk assessment?
Yes, participants will be taught how to conduct an assessment on their own DSE setup, alongside practical recommendations for improving their working environment.
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