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Display Screen Equipment/Visual Display Unit Operator Safety training is vital for office workers to improve health and working conditions.

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DSE/VDU Operator Safety Level 2 (VTQ)

Our Display Screen Equipment (DSE) safety training course covers the correct posture and working position of people who work at desks. We will cover the medical conditions which can arise if you are sitting incorrectly and how to prevent these conditions.

This qualification and most of the other ProTrainings qualifications are Endorsed by TQUK to show our commitment to extra levels of compliance and quality assurance.

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DSE Assessment - Health and Safety Regulations

The HSE state on their website "As an employer, you must protect your workers from the health risks of working with display screen equipment (DSE), such as PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones."

This course is designed to meet Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 which is aimed at workers who use DSE daily, for an hour or more at a time, and are classified by the HSE as ‘DSE users.’

Why is this DSE assessment training important?

Learning the correct posture and working position for people working at desks will prevent injury, improve motivation, and will improve health and working conditions. If these hazards are not identified, serious medical conditions can arise.

Further training on reducing injury can be gained by completing our Manual Handling course and more information on this DSE requirements can be found on our website.

ProTrainings Europe are proud sponsors of Backcare who aim to significantly reduce the burden of back pain by providing information and advice to all people and organisations affected by back pain.

DSE Assessment Course Curriculum

In this course, we will cover the regulations, DSE injuries, and DSE best practices.
After your DSE/VDU training you be able to:

Understand the importance of DSE risk assessments

1.1 Outline the reasons for conducting DSE risk assessments
1.2 Outline the main legislation relating to DSE risk assessments

Understand the principles of controlling the risks from DSE workstations

2.1 Identify the principles of good ergonomic workstation design
2.2 Outline the main causes of ill-health relating to DSE use
2.3 Describe corrections that can be applied to workstation design to control identified risks

Understand how a DSE risk assessment is undertaken

3.1 Describe the stages involved in a DSE risk assessment
3.2 Outline the circumstances in which a DSE risk assessment should be reviewed

Frequently Asked Questions

Which occupations use this course?

The DSE/VDU Operator Safety Level 2 (VTQ) Course is perfect for:

Office staff
Managers
Factory workers using display screens
Shop assistants
CCTV operatives

I want to complete a short practical module after completing the online course, is this possible?

We have a network of over 1000 approved and monitored instructors to deliver a short skill training session nationwide or we can come to your workplace to deliver the training. This blended training saves class time and provides the same qualification. Contact us on 01206 805359 to discuss your options.

What is CPD and why is having Certified CPD important?

CPD stands for Continuous Professional Development and is required in many business sectors. Even if you do not require a set CPD credit level, having Certifed CPD ensures the quality of training. ProTrainings are the highest gold standard of CPD ensuring that all courses are externally verified and mapped to the highest levels.

What is "SCORM ready" and will courses run on a LMS?

SCORM Ready means that online courses can run on any compatible Learning Management System (LMS). SCORM courses run seamlessly on your existing LMS system without a separate login so staff only login using the existing company system. ProTrainings online courses have an advanced SCORM ready system to give more features than any other company.

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