DSE Workstation Assessor Course (Ergonix)
About the course
Ensure DSE compliance, reduce risk, and protect your workforce, whether employees work from home, the office, or both.
Our CIEHF-accredited course, led by a chartered physiotherapist, equips you to meet HSE DSE (Health and Safety Display Screen Equipment) Regulations while reducing musculoskeletal and mental health risks, minimising sick leave, and improving productivity. Through interactive exercises, case studies, and practical workstation assessments (virtual or in-person), attendees leave ready to carry out independent, effective, and holistic DSE assessments.
Who should attend?
- Businesses wanting in-house DSE expertise
- Staff with no prior DSE experience
- Existing assessors seeking to update skills
- Professionals in line management, HR, occupational health, H&S, facilities or healthcare
- Delegates seeking a CIEHF CPD certificate
Why should you attend?
- Compliance made easy: Confidently meet HSE DSE regulations
- Save time and money: Build in-house expertise and reduce reliance on external consultants
- Expert-led training: Delivered by a chartered physiotherapist with specialist ergonomic knowledge
- Protect your workforce: Reduce musculoskeletal and mental health risks while minimising absenteeism
- Engaging, interactive learning: Case studies, exercises, and group work for real-world application
- Apply your learning immediately: Confidently conduct workstation assessments and implement solutions straight away
- Practical assessment experience: Guided assessments (virtual: each delegate assesses the trainer; in-person: delegates assess each other)
Learning outcomes
Delegates will:
- Become a competent and confident DSE assessor
- Understand the HSE DSE legal guidance and regulations
- Carry out a DSE assessment in accordance with UK legislation
- Learn to conduct holistic DSE assessments
- Identify and minimise hazards and risks (physical, mental, and environmental)
- Design an action plan to reduce risks and promote health
- Carry out basic anthropometric measurements
- Make practical changes and recommendations that meet the needs of the assessed individual
- Use the DSE assessment checklist confidently
- Demonstrate knowledge of consent, confidentiality and record keeping
Course content
- HSE DSE regulations
- Assessor role and responsibilities
- Reasons for assessment
- Basic human anatomy, posture, and musculoskeletal (MSK) system
- Musculoskeletal disorders, stress, depression, anxiety, and eyesight
- Identify and minimise hazards, risks, and workplace stressors
- Other health and safety considerations: trips/falls, manual handling
- Different types of DSE users
- Office equipment: chairs, desks, sit-stand desks, monitors, keyboards, mouse devices, reading/writing slopes etc.
- How to select the right equipment?
- Practical workstation setup: sit-stand desks, hot desking, shared workstations and home-working setups
- Environmental factors: lighting, noise, ventilation, room temperature, humidity etc.
- Special needs and pregnancy considerations
- Breaks and movement strategies
- Conducting virtual/remote assessments
- When is a DSE review required?
- Real-world case scenarios and exercises
- Practical assessment experience: apply your learning through guided workstation assessments (virtual: each delegate assesses the trainer; in-person: delegates assess each other)
- Record keeping: DSE checklist
Assessment
Practical exercises, group work and, a short test ensure delegates leave ready to carry out independent DSE assessments, whether in-person or remotely.
What’s included?
- 50-page course book
- Practical handouts and infographics
- Links to resources
- DSE assessment checklist
- CIEHF CPD certificate on successful completion
About Ergonix
Ergonix is an independent ergonomics consultancy specialising in workplace health and wellbeing. Using an evidence-based, practical approach, we help organisations protect employees, reduce musculoskeletal risks, and boost productivity through specialist DSE assessor training. We take a holistic view, supporting both physical and mental wellbeing, enabling teams to thrive while ensuring compliance and long-term business success.
We also offer tailored wellbeing workshops and resources to complement your workplace health strategy.
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