Working with Display Screen Equipment

Course title Working with Display Screen Equipment
Course duration 4 Hours
Awarding body The safety at work agency
Course Aims To comply with the appropriate Health and Safety Regulations applicable to regular users of Display Screen Equipment.
To provide delegates with the competence to assess their workstation and work safely, efficiently and effectively and the confidence to advise others in their department.
Course Outcome At the end of the work shop the delegates will be able to assess and organise their work station to provide the most ergonomic layout and adopt work practices which will minimise the risk to health and safety.
Course Cost £500 per course
Maximum Delegates 12 delegates per course
Contents Introduction.
  • Health and Safety At Work etc Reg's 1974 and other relevant legislation.
  • Definitions.
Analysis of Workstations and Corrective Measures.
  • Requirements of a workstation.
  • Risk assessment.
  • Daily work routine.
Occupational Health Issues and Corrective Measures.
  • Eyes and eyesight.
  • Upper limb disorders.
  • Fatigue and stress.
Practical Exercises in Assessment.
  • Lighting, glare and windows.
  • General environment and distractions.
  • Workstation layout, stability and maintenance.
  • Work space, legroom and clearance.
  • Software and applications.
  • Work chair adjustability and footrests.
  • Screen presentation.
Provision of information.
Questions and answers.
Contact NHS Trust Training
Tel: 01628 686886
Fax 01628 686880
Email:
NHS@health-safety-risk.com