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DSE + Computer User Training
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) User Training
Employers need to comply with the law and that means providing employees with information and training on preventing ill health from computer use. This course deals with identifying possible risk factors that can lead to ill health and ensures employees understand how to set up and adjust their computer workstation to prevent any problems.
Fortunately, businesses who invest in training show much lower levels of complaints from employees suffering with problems such as visual fatigue, and arm pain.
| Course Summary |
| Aims | To provide computer users with the skills to prevent and reduce computer related injuries |
| Course duration | Approximately 3-4 hours |
| Attendance numbers | 12 delegates due to practical demonstrations |
| Certificate | Certificate of attendance is issued |
| Handouts | HSE Using VDU Guide |
| Venue | On-site only due to practical demonstrations |
| Prices | Please contact us for a quote |
| Course Content |
| Preventing injuries |
Awareness of the common health problems that can arise from using computers including physical, mental and visual issues
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| Ergonomics | Ergonomic principles and how to apply them in the office environment |
| Working habits | Good working practices to minimise the visual and physical strain including keying and mouse techniques |
| Workstation | Workstation layout - monitor, keyboard, mouse, documents- where to place them and why? |
| Posture | Comfortable working postures - chair adjustments, postural awareness and reducing fatigue with exercises |
| Environment |
Completion of DSE User Checklist including environment, lighting, minimising eye fatigue, rest breaks.
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| Summary |
Verbal test and Question + Answer session
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