Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Online Course

There are many health risks associated with working with display screen equipment (DSE). Over time, there is an increased risk of developing musculoskeletal issues if your workstation isn’t set up correctly.

This comprehensive online health and safety course has been designed by professionals to help minimise the impact of prolonged DSE use. You’ll learn about the key health risks associated with display screen equipment and how to prevent issues such as RSI, headaches, eyestrain, and back problems — all common causes of workplace absenteeism. This IOSH and RoSPA‑approved course also includes an online DSE Risk Assessment to help you put your learning into practice

By the end of this 25-minute e-learning course, you will:

• Understand how using DSE correctly is vital to your health and safety
• Identify key features of the DSE legal regulations
• Be able to carry out a DSE assessment of your workspace
• How to set up a workstation properly, to minimise health risks
• Demonstrate that an improved posture and well-being are vital in creating an ergonomic workspace

This online course covers the following subject areas:

• An introduction to Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
• The health risks of DSE
• The Health and Safety at Work, etc. Act 1974
• What workers need to know
• What is a DSE assessment?
• Who is at risk - identifying DSE hazards
• How to evaluate risks, implement controls, record findings, review and update your assessment
• How to set up your work environment, including the display screen, keyboard, mouse, chair, software, tablets and phones
• Posture and wellbeing – understand the correct positioning from your head, right down to your feet
• The way your workspace can affect fatigue and even your vision
• How often should you take a break?

At the end of this online course, you will take an online exam containing 20 multiple-choice questions. The exam is marked automatically, and you’ll find out your results straight away. Don't worry if you're unsuccessful on your first attempt; you can retake the exam as many times as you need at no extra charge.