Display Screen Equipment Awareness

Poor workstation setup and prolonged screen use can cause aches, eye strain and fatigue. This course helps learners set up their workstation safely and build healthy Display Screen Equipment (DSE) habits.

At a glance

30 minutes
6 assessment questions
No pre-requisites
80% pass mark

Accreditation

Chorus training certificate

£40.00

Per unit - exc. VAT

Why this course matters

Around 511,000 workers in Great Britain suffer from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder, with 7.1 million working days lost each year
DSE-related problems often develop gradually and go unnoticed until they become serious
Building good DSE habits helps protect health, reduce discomfort and meet the requirements of the DSE Regulations

(Source: hse.gov.uk)

Overview

Display screen equipment (DSE) is part of everyday working life, from control rooms and offices to tablets used out in the field. This DSE Awareness course gives learners the knowledge they need to recognise the risks of prolonged screen use, set up their workstation correctly and build habits that protect their long-term health.

Learners will explore what DSE is and who qualifies as a DSE user under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992, the health risks linked to DSE use, and how to correctly position their chair, screen, keyboard, mouse and lighting. They will also learn about employers' duties for workstation assessments and eye tests, how to report symptoms or request an assessment, and the good habits that help reduce strain throughout the working day.
Who should take this course?
This training is suitable for:
- Field workers using tablets or laptops
- Control room operatives and office-based staff
- Any employees who use DSE as part of their role
Learning outcomes

LO1: Explain what DSE is and who qualifies as a DSE user under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations
LO2: Describe the health risks associated with poorly set up or prolonged DSE use
LO3: Explain how to correctly set up a workstation to minimise DSE-related health risks
LO4: Describe the employer's duties regarding DSE assessments and eye tests
LO5: State how to report DSE-related symptoms or request an assessment
LO6: Apply good DSE habits including regular breaks and maintaining the correct posture and positioning
Course content
This course combines high-impact visuals, clear narration and interactive activities to guide learners through:
- What DSE is and who qualifies as a DSE user
- The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992
- Health risks including upper limb disorders, neck and back pain, eye strain and fatigue
- Setting up your chair, screen, keyboard, mouse and lighting
- Using laptops and tablets safely, in the office or in the field
- Employers duties for workstation assessments, eye tests and corrective appliances
- Reporting symptoms, requesting assessments and occupational health referrals
- Good DSE habits including regular breaks, changing position and resting your eyes
Assessment & certification

This DSE Awareness training course ends with a 6-question multiple choice test with a downloadable certificate.
User certificates, training programmes and results are all stored centrally in your LMS and can be accessed at any time to act as proof of a commitment to ongoing legal compliance.
What does my certificate include?

Your DSE Awareness training certificate includes your name, company (if applicable), course title, date of completion, expiry date, and relevant accreditations or approval stamps.
Note: If using SCORM delivery via a third-party LMS, certification will need to be generated within your host LMS