DSE Workstation Assessor Training Course - 5-hour Course


Employers must identify and assess hazards relating to computer workstations and take steps to reduce risks to staff. This 5-hour course run on-site at your company will enable nominated assessors to conduct DSE (display screen equipment) assessments in accordance with legislation and guidance. In addition delegates will learn practical steps to improve workstation layout and user posture.

The 5-hour course covers the following subjects:

  • Introduction to DSE
  • Regulations outlined
  • Health risks
  • Workstation analysis
  • Regulations detailed (equipment, environment, work routines, eyesight)
  • Seated posture
  • Information and training
  • Ill health management
  • Practical training


Length of training:

5-hours plus breaks

Location:

On-site at your premises, or at Posture Group's training centre in Hertfordshire

Provision of equipment for the course:
Posture Group will provide all the required equipment for the course so that trainees can participate in several different scenarios.

Certification:
All course participants will receive a handbook, course notes and full certification as a qualified DSE assessor on completion of the course.

What a qualified workstation assessor will be able to provide:
A workstation assessment for any member of staff in line with the Health and Safety Executive and DSE standards. See outline below.

Workstation assessment – HSE requirement (can be carried out by a trained workstation assessor)
An assessment designed to ensure HSE standards are met and will incorporate the following

  • Check of workstation equipment (suitability and set-up)
  • Check of environment (performance affecting factors)
  • Check of seated posture (set-up and training)
  • Assessment of work-related health risks (tasks, work routines)
  • Pain prevention advice and simple desk stretches
  • Full report

 

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