‘Very good pitch. Pace and content’.

Ray West, Hants County Council

‘Very enjoyable and very eye opening’.

Lesley Kelly, Scottish Universities

‘Whole course very interesting and informative’.

Margaret Hawthorne, Spila Services (IOM) Ltd

This is one of the few courses run by a qualified and experienced ergonomist and so meets the DSE regulations requirements, which requires assessors to understand DSE ergonomics.

All successful delegates will receive a DSE assessor certificate

Preliminary requirement

It is recommended that each delegate has access to a copy of ‘Work with display screen equipment’ guidance to the DSE regulations published by the Health and Safety Executive

Who should attend?

Staff who have been nominated to undertake DSE assessments and wish to get a good  DSE assessor training, as opposed to being just being taught about DSE legislation and compliance

The focus of the course is to be proactive as opposed to being reactive.

The course is suitable for those wishing to undertake DSE workstation assessments and it is assumed that delegates have little or no previous experience.

As an assessor you will learn how to?

• Perform DSE assessments in accordance with legislation and guidance
• Check that the computer equipment is suitable for the user and that the workstation is set up appropriately
• Understand how musculoskeletal injuries occur and how they can be prevented
• Be able to provide advice to the user so that he or she can avoid the risk of physical, visual and stress discomfort
• Be equipped with a solid understanding of the assessment process, which is backed up in the accompanying handbook.

To achieve the objectives the course is designed to be practical as possible, and to stimulate and encourage proactive behaviour and discussion throughout the day.

The course can be tailor made to those organisations requiring an in house course.

Course timetable and content (Please check joining instructions for exact start time and location)

08.45–09.00  Welcome Coffee

09.00–09.30  Overview and understanding DSE assessments

 09.30 –10.30 The DSE regulations in context – HSE legislation and legal duty of care

• 5 steps to risk assessment
• How to use checklists and self assessment forms
• DSE assessments for workers with special requirements ie expectant mothers

10.30–11.00 The workstation

• Types of DSE - desktop, portable etc
• Desking, storage and seating
• The DSE workstation set up –  for office, home and mobile workers 

11.00 –11.15 Coffee break

11.15 – 12.30 Posture

• The human body and posture
• Muscucloskeletal disorders (back pain, rsi, carpal tunnel syndrome, neck pain etc), visual discomfort and stress
• Work organisation and break frequency
• Work environment factors – noise, lighting, temperature, humidity

12.30 –13:15 Lunch

13.15 –14.00 Ergonomic principles to improve the DSE users workplace layout

• Basic principles and issues
• What is an ergonomic product – keyboards, mice, seating, desking and footrests
• Ergonomic products and postural aids

14.00 –15.00 Workstation assessment case studies practical

Looking at different DSE workstation user scenarios– delegates will learn what to look for, and how to improve work areas for:

• an expectant mother,
• a worker with an upper limb pain,
• a  worker with eye discomfort
• a worker with back pain and
• a worker with lower limb pain

Afternoon Tea

15.00–15.45 DSE workstation assessment practical

A short case study will be presented where delegates will be asked to work interactively to utilise what has been learnt on the course.

Delegates are then asked to complete a short test and to carry out a DSE risk assessment, all those that successfully complete this will be given a DSE assessor certificate.

15.45 –16.00 Round up and questions

Price

£250.00

VAT (@17.5%) £43.75

Total £293.75

The price includes DSE assessors' handbook, course materials, refreshments and lunch. 

The DSE assessor handbook covers:  DSE ergonomic workstation assessment, checklists and forms, DSE & HSE safety regulations, DSE user training and information, DSE ergonomic products (mice, keyboards, seating), DSE use and back pain, DSE user and neck pain, Computer keyboard and mouse use and upper limb pain, RSI, WRULDs, and much more
 

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DSE assessor course dates and location - courses when full will be removed from the list

2010

Salisbury - White Hart - 24th August
Bristol - Novotel Central - 25th August
Manchester - Novotel Central Manchester - 26th August
Oxford - Holiday Inn - 6th September
Leeds - Novotel - 14th September
London  - Novotel Waterloo - 21st September
Birmingham - Novotel Birmingham Central  28th Sept
Glasgow - Novotel - 11th October
Manchester - Novotel Central Manchester - 18th October
London  - Novotel Waterloo - 26th October 
Milton Keynes - Novotel -25th November
London  - Novotel Waterloo - 23rd November