One Day DSE Assessor Course (Align Ergonomics)

About the course

Employers have a legal obligation to carry out DSE (Display Screen Equipment) assessments with employees using display screens. As well as employers meeting their legal obligations, conducting DSE assessments can reduce discomfort, improve wellbeing and increase productivity of staff.

Who should attend

Line managers, newly-appointed or recently-appointed Workstation Assessors.

What will you learn?

Leaners will be able to recognise –

• Importance of DSE assessments.
• What the DSE Regulations consist of.
• Responsibilities of a DSE Assessor.
• What equipment is covered.
• Minimum requirements for workstations.
• Gain an understanding of how common musculoskeletal disorders develop.
• Be able to recognise a good workstation layout.
• Practice carrying out a DSE assessment.
• Have an understanding of what options are available when considering reasonable adjustments.

Expected outcomes

By the end of the course delegates will –

• Understand the legislation and guidance which applies to DSE assessments.
• Understand the risks of sedentary working and adopting poor postures.
• Be able to identify risks when using DSE.
• Be able to carry out a DSE assessment.

Course content

The course will be comprised of an overview of the legislation, and techniques and procedures required to conduct a DSE Assessment.

Assessment

To check the information delivered to learners is being understood, for our face-to-face course, practical sessions including looking at case studies and conducting a mock DSE assessment will be completed during the day as well as a short test at the end course. For our virtual course, the use of ‘Polls’, Kahoot, group activities in breakout rooms are used to assess learners.  

What’s included?

• Course workbook.
• Copy of presentation slides.
• Posture Guidance sheet.
• Links to useful resources.
• Certificate on successful completion of the course.

About Align Ergonomics

With over 25 years of working within workplace ergonomics, Align Ergonomics provides practical workplace ergonomics support for businesses, managers and employees.

Services include DSE assessments and DSE Assessor training. Workstation reviews, ergonomics training and practical advice to help improve comfort, wellbeing and productivity at work.

A straightforward, practical approach focused on real workplace needs.

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