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This short course is for all display screen equipment (DSE) users and teaches them how to correctly set up and use their workstations.

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Course information

Display Screen Equipment is one of several short courses that is included for FREE with a British Safety Council Membership. You will receive 100 e-learning licenses each year.

Course overview

This short online course is for all display screen equipment (DSE) users and teaches them how to correctly set up and use their workstations.

It includes a DSE self-assessment to help employers meet their legal duty to assess DSE workstations. The course takes 20-30 minutes and includes a range of e-Learning interactions and knowledge checks. It allows DSE users to assess and resolve any concerns with the set-up of their workstation.

Course content

  • Workstation ergonomics
  • Ill-health effects of incorrect DSE use
  • Adjusting your chair
  • Desk ergonomics
  • Adjusting your screen/monitor
  • Eye care
  • Correct use of a keyboard, mouse and telephone
  • Additional equipment (wrist rest, document holders, etc.)
  • Laptop use

Why choose British Safety Council

  • For over 60 years, the British Safety Council has been educating millions of workers and making hundreds of thousands of workplaces safer around the world.
  • We are a not-for-profit membership organisation, a trusted brand and a leader in driving health, safety and wellbeing innovation and engagement across our global community.

Course requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Assessments and results

At the end of the interactive learning users will be presented with a multiple-choice assessment that they need to pass to complete the course. You and the user will receive a personalised DSE self-assessment report to download or print.

Qualification level

This is a non-accredited course. It does not result in a formal qualification. A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful passing of the assessment.

Frequently asked questions

How often should you complete a DSE assessment?

Display screen equipment (DSE) assessment training should be carried out by new employees and a refresher completed by all employees at least every 12 months, or if there are any changes to desk set up.

Why should you complete a display screen equipment DSE assessment?

It is important that all users of DSE complete an assessment of their work for users to assess and resolve any concerns with the set-up of their workstation. Incorrect DSE set up causes both short term and long term issues, from decrease productivity to physiological issues such as shoulder and back pain and headaches.

Who needs a DSE assessment?

Anyone who uses a computer to complete their work should complete DSE training.