Safe workstation use helps prevent discomfort and injury.
This module helps you use your display screen equipment (DSE) safely.
It covers:
- adjusting your DSE set-up
- using your workstation safely
- reducing the risk of discomfort or injury when working with DSE
By completing this training, you can improve your safety and health when using your DSE workstation.
This training is only available to HSeLanD users.
Who this training is for
This training is mandatory for DSE users in the HSE and section 38 organisations.
You are a DSE user if you:
- have no choice but to use DSE to do your work
- normally use DSE for continuous periods of more than 1 hour
- generally use DSE daily
Training format
eLearning
Objectives
On successful completion of this module, you will be able to:
- understand the importance of setting up your DSE workstation correctly
- identify potential DSE issues in your workstation
- adopt healthy habits to prevent injury when using DSE
Specification
This training covers:
- your DSE workstation set-up
- adjusting your DSE workstation
- working safely with your DSE
- interacting with your environment
- DSE workstation risk assessment
Duration
The module takes about 30 minutes.
Assessment
Online assessment.
Note: After you complete this module, your line manager will arrange for a written DSE workstation risk assessment to be completed.
How to book
This module is on HSeLanD (health and safety catalogue).
Training records
Managers must keep copies of employees' training records on file. This is in line with the HSE National Records Retention Policy.
The policy requires managers to keep electronic files for 7 years after an employee's term of service ends.
A template for recording, scheduling and monitoring training requirements is included in the OSH training toolkit.
Refresher training
This programme must be refreshed every 3 years. In some cases, refresher training may be needed more often. This will be identified through the risk assessment or training needs assessment (TNA).
Contact the Health and Safety helpdesk for more information or advice