Member Training: Display Screen Equipment Assessors Course

Course Title; Display Screen Equipment Assessors Course

Aim; To equip delegates to take a lead role in assessing office workstations and the wider management of associated musculoskeletal disorders (MSD)

Objectives;

– State the basic HSG65 management cycle, and illustrate how this can apply to the control of MSD’s arising from display screen equipment (DSE) use.

– Understand the value of MSDs prevention

– State the minimum equipment/environmental requirements for workstations, as specified in the Schedule of L26

– Understand how the type of job/task can affect assessment (“occupational” factors)

– Understand how the correct set up of DSE can prevent MSDs, and state the ideal set up

– Understand the “human” factors that can affect DSE users’ ability and willingness to use DSE correctly

– Demonstrate some of the key skills in ensuring DSE users improve their work station

– Develop an intervention hierarchy in the case of ill health arising from DSE use

– State the key sources of law and guidance, and where they can be found

Organisation

Duration; 1/2 day learning programme

Exam/Assessment;

Cost; £95 + VAT includes notes and refreshments

Tutor; Russ Triggs

Differentiation; None – just enthusiasm

Audience; Anyone working in the DSE process

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