Course Duration: 35+ minutes
This IIRSM-approved DSE Awareness for Managers training programme provides managers and supervisors with a comprehensive understanding of their role in ensuring the safe use of display screen equipment, or DSE.
The course explores the health risks of incorrect DSE use, ways to control these risks and safe workstation set-ups. It also outlines DSE training requirements for all employees and provides an understanding of how managers should work with employees to minimise risk.
| Course Duration | 35+ minutes |
|---|---|
| Approval body | IIRSM |
| Format | Fully online |
| Assessment | Multiple choice |
| Certification | Same-day digital certificate |
| Certificate Valid For | 3 years |
This course contains the following sections:
The course certificate includes:
An IIRSM-approved certificate will be available for download and printing instantly upon course completion.
Users must complete an assessment before earning their certificate.
The end-of-course test is:
A score of 80% is required to pass.
Incorrect use of display screens or poorly designed workstations can cause eye strain, fatigue and pain in the neck, shoulders and arms. If these issues are left unaddressed, they can result in more serious musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). There were over 477,000 reported cases of MSDs in 2021 alone, according to the Health and Safety Executive.
These health issues significantly reduce employee productivity and lead to increased absenteeism and associated costs for employers.
This DSE awareness course equips managers with the knowledge and skills to fulfil their legal duties and protect employees from the risks of incorrect DSE use. It empowers them to educate employees on safe display screen use, conduct DSE risk assessments and supervise the set-up of ergonomic workstations.
Both employers and employees have legal duties regarding safe DSE use. Employees who engage in continuous DSE use for periods exceeding one hour a day are considered DSE users. This definition includes employees working:
To ensure the health and safety of all DSE users, employers must:
These duties are contained within the following pieces of legislation:
Failure to comply with these regulations can result in severe consequences, including fines, penalties and reputational damage.
Display screens are essential for a significant number of workers. However, prolonged or improper DSE use is linked to a number of health risks.
Managers must comply with health and safety legislation and work to protect employees from the risks of unsafe DSE use. Specific duties include risk assessment of workstations and providing employees with relevant DSE safety training.
Our DSE Awareness for Managers course examines DSE regulation and the manager’s role in mitigating DSE health risks and creating a safe and productive work environment.
DSE Awareness for Managers develops an understanding of legal duties regarding DSE and how to supervise safe display screen use, including workstation set-up and DSE risk assessment.
This course is designed for managers and supervisors in any sector where DSE is used. It gives you the essential knowledge to oversee the responsible use of display screen equipment and protect employees from the risks of prolonged or unsafe DSE use.
Incorrect use of DSE can cause eye strain, fatigue and discomfort, including pain in the neck, shoulders, arms, wrists and hands. It can also cause more severe musculoskeletal disorders, which affect bones, joints and connecting tissues.
The training covers legal obligations, correct DSE setup, identification of health hazards and proper usage guidelines for sitting, posture, upper limbs and display screens. It also explains the need to provide information, instruction and training to employees on safe DSE use.
Yes. This DSE Awareness for Managers training programme is approved by the International Institute of Risk & Safety Management (IIRSM)..
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