About This Course
COURSE OBJECTIVE
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 regional and international HSE guidance notes and to reduce the risk of associated ill-health effects.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
It is aimed at anyone with line management responsibilities, those who have been appointed as DSE Assessors and those involved in delivering new staff inductions.
LEARNING OUTCOME
You 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.
Course content
- Employers responsibility
- Introduction to Display Screen Equipment
- Risk factors
- The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations
- Assessing and Reducing Risk with Display Screen Equipment
- Managing use of laptops
STANDARDS
- Local Governmental and International Safety Standards
COURSE COMPLETION
On successful completion of the course each candidate will receive a IPSW Certificate – 2 years valid
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