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Display Screen Equipment Awareness

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So what do we mean by display screen equipment? 

The first thing most people think of is a computer monitor. But that’s not the only thing it refers to Display screen equipment could also mean laptops, tablet PCs, televisions, smartphones, CNC control pads, portable diagnostic screens or equipment containing cathode ray tubes, or CRTs. The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations contain special directives covering DSE safety. Both employers and employee‐users have responsibilities under the legislation. This course fulfils your statutory training obligations and covers among other things,,, the correct way to set up and use your display screen equipment safely. Reducing the risk of work related conditions.

What does the DSE Awareness online course cover?

These courses are aimed at users of display screen equipment (DSE) and those responsible for assessing display screen equipment. A ‘user’, is anyone who regularly uses display screen equipment for a significant part of their normal work. In practice, if you use display screen equipment continuously for more than one hour a day, then you’re a ‘user’.

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Course Modules

Module1
Introduction
Pass percentage required:70%
Module2
Legislation
Pass percentage required:70%
Module3
Protecting Your Body
Pass percentage required:70%
Module4
Adjusting Your Chair
Pass percentage required:70%
Module5
Adjusting Your Screen
Pass percentage required:70%
Module6
Work Arrangements
Pass percentage required:70%
Module7
Adjusting the Layout of Your Workstation
Pass percentage required:70%
Module8
Adjusting Your Work Environment
Pass percentage required:70%

Recommended system requirements

  • Operating System: Windows 7+ or Mac OSX (10.8+)
  • Browser: A modern and up to date web browser
  • Video: Up to date video drivers
  • Memory: 1 Gb+ RAM
  • Additional Software: Flash Player (latest version)
  • Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)