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Investigating to prevent: A practical guide to workplace accidents and incidents
Display screen equipment (DSE) risk management
Key Information
Duration: 1 day
Available as: face-to-face and in-house training
Price: £580 per person
Course dates
Overview
Display screen technology has become ubiquitous with most aspects of our lives and our exposure to these devices continues to increase, with reported levels of up to 9 hours per day spent consuming media on a display screen device. While the musculoskeletal (MSD) risks from such devices are relatively low, the increased exposure does mean that the effects of preventable risks such as poor or fixed postures can accumulate and lead to problems.
HSE statistics (2022/23) indicate that 27% of cases of work-related illness involves MSDs. Data from the general practitioners scheme (THOR-GP) suggests that 'keyboard work' is a significant contributor to both lower back and upper limb disorders.
This course, delivered by experienced HSE ergonomists, will provide you with an understanding of DSE risks and approach to risk management (including hybrid working) and with the documentation to provide your employer with risk assessments. The course covers the key elements for office DSE risk assessment and management and provides the information and techniques required to enable delegates to become a DSE assessor.
Learning outcomes
Delegates will be provided with information that will help them to:
- Understand the legal, moral, and financial reasons why DSE risk management is so important
- Understand how to achieve good posture at the workstation
- Understand how to manage DSE for hybrid workers
- Be able to complete a DSE assessment
- Know the break requirements from DSE
- Consider mobile DSE risks and risk management
What the course will cover
The course provides an overview of the legal, moral and financial reasons why DSE risk management is so important. It looks at how we get injured in the workplace and how to achieve good posture at your workstation when working in the office, working from home or when you are on the move with DSE. Delegates will also learn about risk management for less common DSE issues such as hot-desking and dual screens, and mobile technology such as tablet pcs, smartphones, and laptops.
Who should attend?
The course will be most beneficial for health and safety providers, with limited knowledge / experience of DSE risk management who wish to become a DSE assessor. However, it will also be relevant to those who wish to update or consolidate their knowledge and experience as a DSE assessor.
Book your place(s)
Course fees include all resources and a certificate of attendance (please note that all courses must be paid for via credit card at the time of booking).
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In-house training
This course can also be delivered to larger groups at a suitable, agreed location anywhere in the UK or internationally, online, or at the HSE Science and Research Centre. Content can also be tailored to meet organisations' own needs. Please get in touch to find out more.