DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT - working with computers

Display Screen Equipment Risk Assessment

Half Day

Aim:    
Provide an understanding of the need to carry out risk assessment in relation to use of display screen equipment (DSE). The programme will include an examination of the legal requirement for risk assessment, the nature of the hazards associated with DSE and factors to take into account when assessing risk. The concept of selecting appropriate control measures and safe use of DSE will be examined. Delegates will look at the requirement to maintain records and the need for review and monitoring DSE assessments

Timetable

9.15      Arrival
9.30      Legal requirement to carry out DSE risk assessments: Regulations, DSE ‘user’
10.00    Display screen equipment hazards and associated health risks and symptoms
10.30    Factors and Control measures workstation, individual, environment
11.00    Break
11.00    Workshop – DSE risk assessments
12.00    Recording, reviewing and monitoring
12.30    Evaluation & Close

Award
This programme is not externally validated – the content can be adjusted to suit the needs of the organisation