Make screen-based work more comfortable by understanding common risks. This course explores workstation layout, posture and portable devices, as well as eye care and assessment. It helps employees recognise adjustments and working habits that can reduce discomfort.
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Display Screen Equipment
Make screen-based work more comfortable by understanding common risks.
Course highlights
- Types of display screen equipment
- Health risks from screen use
- Workstation layout
- Posture and working position
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Course overview, learning outcomes and assessment
Course overview
What you will learn
01
Types of display screen equipment
Recognise the different forms of screen equipment used at work and the settings in which DSE risks may arise.
02
Health risks from screen use
Explore how screen-based work can affect health and comfort, and why working arrangements deserve regular attention.
03
Workstation layout
Understand the role of workstation layout and consider adjustments that can make screen-based work more comfortable.
04
Posture and working position
Recognise how posture and working position affect comfort when using display screen equipment.
05
Portable devices
Consider the challenges associated with portable devices and how their use can affect working position and comfort.
06
Safer working habits
Recognise hazards in screen-based work and explore working habits that help reduce discomfort and risk.
07
Eye care and eyewear
Understand the course's guidance on eye tests and suitable eyewear for people who use display screen equipment.
08
DSE assessment
Learn the purpose of a DSE assessment and how it helps identify issues with equipment, layout and working practices.
Who is this course for?
Office staff, home workers and other regular screen users.
Course outcome
After successfully completing the required learning and assessment, the learner will receive the course outcome shown below.
- Certificate
- Downloadable Highfield completion certificate after successfully completing the course.
- Assessment
- Online assessment using multiple-choice questions.
- Course recognition
- Accredited by Highfield Qualifications.
Training several people?
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Tell us how many learners you need to train and when you would like access to begin. We will provide a clear quotation and learner-detail spreadsheet.
- One quotation and invoice
- Each learner receives individual access
- Immediate or scheduled start date