Online Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Course from £4.99

• Do you work at a desk or workstation and sit in the same position for periods of an hour or more?
• Do you use a mouse, roller ball, touchpad, keyboard and display screen?
• Do you use a desk, a chair and a computer?

If you answer 'yes' to any of the above, this course is for you.

• Do you know the correct workstation setup to encourage good posture and the recommended working practices to prevent RSIs, neck, back or limb complaints?
• Do you know how to conduct a DSE assessment with the correct set-up of chairs, armrests, seat heights, and display screen distances to create an ergonomically suitable working environment?
• Do you know how to avoid backlight and ways to reduce eye strain?
• Do you know how often it is recommended to leave your workstation and stretch your legs?

If you answer 'no' to any of the above, then what you will learn in this course is a must. It will improve your comfort at work and help prevent common injuries and disabilities associated with using workstations for prolonged periods.

For people who spend most of their working hours sitting at a desk, DSE (Display Screen Equipment) training is particularly important. It's a common misconception that DSE training is all about preventing eyestrain from looking at the computer screen. Eyestrain is generally a temporary discomfort that has no adverse long-term health effects.

While eyestrain may be a symptom of staring at a computer screen, RSI’s to the neck, back, hand, arm, and shoulder are the most common complaints associated with incorrect computer workstation setups. Therefore, proper DSE training is crucial to prevent physical discomfort and long-term ailments and to promote a safer work environment.

Using a workstation is widely regarded as a low-risk activity. It is considered to be one of the safest working environments a person can have, as it typically involves sitting at a desk and using a computer for extended periods. However, despite the minimal risks of being involved in accidents such as being struck by a moving vehicle or falling from a height, it is important to note that this doesn't necessarily mean you won't suffer injuries. The repetitive nature of certain tasks, poor posture, and prolonged sitting can lead to a range of musculoskeletal disorders and other health issues over time. Therefore, it's crucial to take steps to mitigate these risks and promote a healthy and safe work environment.

A Display Screen Equipment (DSE) assessment involves evaluating the workstation setup to reduce stress and fatigue while preventing common ailments that may arise from a poorly designed workstation. The assessment teaches proper workstation setup and good posture principles, which can help combat musculoskeletal disorders, headaches, eye fatigue, and other related symptoms.

In addition, a DSE assessment educates employees on the importance of ergonomically designed equipment and cognitive ergonomics. The latter is concerned with mental processes such as perception, memory, and reasoning.

For ease of use, the training course is divided into three modules, with a Q&A multiple-choice section at the end of each module.

The pass rate for each module is close to 100%, and you must pass each module to proceed to the next.

If you don't pass a module the first time, you are given as much access to the course material as you need in order to meet the required standard.

Once you have completed the course, you will have instant access to your training certificate which is internationally recognised.

Your Display Screen Equipment (DSE) training certificate is valid for three years.