Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Awareness

Course overview

Practical, easy-to-follow training in Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Awareness, helping learners understand key risks, responsibilities, controls and good practice relevant to the workplace.

IIRSM & IOSH Approved | 100% online| Essential for anyone using screens daily | Duration: 50 minutes

Course Overview: With the rise of digital technology in all sectors, it’s more important than ever for employers and staff to understand the health risks associated with regular display screen use. This CPD, IIRSM, and IOSH-approved course is designed to help learners recognise their legal responsibilities and implement best practices for safe DSE usage. Whether you're working at a desk, using a laptop, or operating diagnostic equipment, this course provides the knowledge you need to set up your workstation correctly, understand DSE-related risks, and make adjustments to reduce the likelihood of injury. The course is suitable for DSE users (those using screen-based equipment for more than an hour a day) and anyone responsible for completing or reviewing DSE risk assessments.

Key Skills Gained:

• Understanding what qualifies as display screen equipment (DSE)
• Defining a DSE "user" and employer responsibilities under the Health and Safety (DSE) Regulations
• Learning how to correctly adjust chairs, screens, and desk layouts
• Identifying risks such as musculoskeletal disorders, eye strain, and fatigue
• Implementing practical strategies to reduce DSE-related health problems
• Promoting comfortable and ergonomic working environments for screen users

Course Modules:

Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, learners will be able to: Recognise different types of DSE and understand how their use impacts the body Apply correct posture and ergonomic principles in day-to-day screen use Identify potential risks and implement DSE controls Conduct basic DSE assessments and make workstation adjustments Understand employer and employee responsibilities under health and safety legislation

Target Audience:

• Office-based staff and remote workers
• Line managers and health & safety representatives
• Facilities managers and HR professionals
• Anyone responsible for conducting or reviewing DSE risk assessments
• New starters and those in screen-heavy roles

System Requirements:

• Browser: Latest version of Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari
• Video: Up-to-date video drivers
• Memory: 1GB+ RAM
• Internet: Broadband connection (3Mb+ recommended)

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UK guidance and good-practice context

Employers must assess DSE workstations for qualifying users, reduce risks and provide suitable information and training.

Important: This course supports knowledge and awareness. It does not replace site-specific risk assessments, employer procedures, competent supervision or role-specific practical training where these are required.