DSE Assessor Training

Employers must identify and assess hazards relating to DSE and take steps to reduce risks to staff. This one day on-site course will enable nominated assessors to conduct DSE assessments in accordance with legislation and guidance. In addition delegates will learn practical steps to improve workstation layout and user posture.

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Learning objectives

At the end of the course delegates should be able to:

Understand the basis of Risk Assessment
Understand the legislation and legal duties applying to the use of DSE
Understand the Assessor's duties and responsibilities
Understand the common hazards and risks associated with the use of DSE
Understand risk reduction strategies
Conduct practical DSE Risk Assessments within the organisation

Course programme

Where possible, the organisation's existing policies, procedures and documentation will be used during the course to ensure that delegates understand:

The organisation's policy/procedures relating to DSE
Their role and responsibilities as a DSE Assessor
How to complete the forms and documentation provided
Where to find further information and help within the organisation
The organisation's health & safety management system

As well as organisation specific material, content includes:

Health & Safety / Display Screen legislation
Definition of a ‘User’
Legal duties under Display Screen Equipment regulations
Common hazards associated with DSE
'Hazard' and 'risk'
DSE risk assessment - forms and tick lists
Who conducts the assessments?
Recording, reviewing and monitoring
Setting up a workstation
Work patterns
About your health
Practical DSE risk assessment
Course evaluation and close

Duration

1 day

Certification

On successful completion of the course, delegates receive a certificate of attendance which may be used for Continued Professional Development (CPD)/NVQ.

Maximum attendees

Intended audience

Managers, supervisors or those nominated by the organisation to conduct DSE risk assessments.

Learning methods

Various methods are employed including practical assessments in the workplace, case studies, exercises and videos.