Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessor

Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessor

Who Should Attend

Those who hold a role with responsibilities for managing, supervising, and leading employees in the workplace and are charged with carrying out Display Screen Equipment ergonomic risk assessments. Regular attendees include facilities managers, HR professionals, safety officers, line managers, supervisors and others whose employees use Display Screen Equipment.

Course Objectives

This Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessor course is directed at those who wish to carry out risk assessments on Visual Display Units (VDU) or Display Screen Equipment (DSE) workstations in line with the requirements of Chapter 5, Part 2 of the Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007. The course is delivered by qualified health and safety professionals with a broad range of experience in conducting risk assessments and ergonomics training.

Course Aim

The aim of this training programme is to ensure that all attendees have a clear understanding of the hazards and risks associated with DSE assessments and how incorrect set-up can lead to injuries among employees.

Course Requirements: Good understanding of English

Course Fee €295

Max Number of Delegates 10

Assessment is Theory & Practical

Duration: Full-day tutor-led.

Certification: DSE Assessors Certificate – Butler Advanced Training Solutions Ltd

Course Content.

• Legal Requirements under Safety, Health & Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations
• Hazards and Risks Associated with VDU/DSE Use
• Ergonomics of Computer Workstations
• Practical Control Measures
• Environmental Factors Affecting Stress Levels
• Musculoskeletal Disorders Associated with VDU/DSE Use
• Company Policies on VDU/DSE Safe Work Practices
• Practical DSE Assessments

Course Delivery

The course will be presented in a modular format, incorporating group discussions, interactions, and practical skills.

Course Assessment

Assessments during the course are ongoing, with the tutor assessing each participant’s ability to carry out DSE assessments.

Requirements

Good standard of written and spoken English.

Renewal

It is recommended that training be provided at intervals of no more than every three years, or where there is a change in work practices resulting in the introduction of a new system related to DSE Assessment and ergonomics.