DSE

Successful achievement of this course will enable delegates to be able to:

• understand what the law requires and when it applies
• know and understand the extent of adverse health effects from poorly designed tasks and workstations (WRULDs, stress, eye sight problems)
• understand and relate to the DSE Assessor role and be able to advise the Employer and Staff about the recommendations required to reduce the potential for risk
• understand the relevant guidelines in order to competently and confidently fulfill the duties of a DSE Assessor
• understand the contents, preparation and review of DSE Self-Assessment Checklists and Risk Assessments within the context of Organizational policies, procedures and documents
• understand how to analyze Self-Assessments and identify the need for further action
• define, specify and organize the supply of appropriate controls, reasonable adjustments and supplementary equipment
• provide appropriate information, guidance and training to Users
• understand and apply the requirements for consultation, communication, co-ordination and competence
• maintain appropriate records
  
  

• Background and context for the Regulations why it was introduced, its effect and recent changes.
• General management duties and responsibilities – ensuring competence, co-operation, co-ordination, consultation.
• Training and provision of information for DSE Users in order to implement the necessary strategies.
• The application of the Regulations – definitions, risk assessment triggers, frequency and review (users, high risk workstations, types of equipment - including Background and context
• for the Regulations - why it was introduced, its effect and recent changes.
• General management duties and responsibilities – ensuring competence, co-operation, co-ordination, consultation. Training and provision of information for DSE Users in order to implement the necessary strategies.
• The application of the Regulations – definitions, risk assessment triggers, frequency and review (users, high risk workstations, types of equipment - including use of laptops, mouse use, ancillary equipment, home and mobile working).
• An understanding of basic ergonomic principles and the interface between computer and user (links to work Related Upper Limb Disorders) – including workplace design, job design, posture, efficient movement principles and reasonable adjustments. This will be reinforced by practical exercises on actual workstations.
• The requirements for eye tests and provision of special corrective eye wear.
• How to conduct assessments and use checklists – ‘The Seven Point Plan’.
• Implementing an effective action plan and Knowledge Check.