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Display Screen Equipment (DSE)
Learn how display screen equipment can affect comfort, posture, eyes, upper limbs and fatigue, and how a suitable workstation assessment helps reduce avoidable strain during screen-based work.
This topic explains what DSE means, who is classed as a DSE user, and why workstation setup matters for comfort, productivity and prevention of musculoskeletal discomfort.
- What DSE Awareness MeansWhat DSE Awareness MeansWhat this lesson covers: You will understand what display screen equipment means, where DSE work happens, and why awareness is needed in offices, home working, control rooms, reception areas and mobile...
- Who Is a DSE User?Who Is a DSE User?What this lesson covers: You will learn when a worker is likely to be treated as a DSE user and why this matters for assessment, training and eyesight arrangements. The...
- Topic Review: DSE BasicsTopic Review: DSE BasicsWhat this lesson covers: This review checks that you can recognise DSE work, identify who may need a workstation assessment, and explain why early adjustment matters. Use it to confirm the...
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This topic covers the practical workstation controls: chair, screen, keyboard, mouse, desk space, lighting and environment. Learners should be able to recognise poor setup and make sensible adjustments.
- Chair, Desk and Body PositionChair, Desk and Body PositionWhat this lesson covers: You will learn how the chair, desk height and body position affect comfort and strain. By the end, you should be able to check whether a...
- Screen Position, Keyboard and MouseScreen Position, Keyboard and MouseWhat this lesson covers: You will learn how screen height, viewing distance and input device position can affect the neck, shoulders, wrists and eyes. You will also learn why laptops...
- Lighting, Glare and the Work EnvironmentLighting, Glare and the Work EnvironmentWhat this lesson covers: You will learn how lighting, reflections, temperature, noise, trailing leads and desk layout can affect DSE comfort. You will be able to identify environmental issues...
- Topic Review: Workstation SetupTopic Review: Workstation SetupWhat this lesson covers: This review checks that you can recognise good and poor workstation setup and decide practical improvements. Use it before moving on to work routine, breaks and health...
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This topic explains how DSE discomfort develops, why breaks and changes of activity matter, and when workers should report pain, eyestrain or equipment problems.
- Common DSE Health EffectsCommon DSE Health EffectsWhat this lesson covers: You will learn about common symptoms linked to poor DSE setup or long periods of screen work. The aim is to spot early warning signs and take...
- Breaks and Changes of ActivityBreaks and Changes of ActivityWhat this lesson covers: You will learn why breaks from screen work should be built into the working day and how short, regular changes of activity can reduce fatigue and...
- Eyesight, Eye Tests and Visual ComfortEyesight, Eye Tests and Visual ComfortWhat this lesson covers: You will learn what workers should know about eye comfort, screen adjustment and eye test arrangements. You will also understand when a DSE user should...
- Topic Review: Health, Breaks and ReportingTopic Review: Health, Breaks and ReportingWhat this lesson covers: This review checks that you can recognise early symptoms, plan better work routines and know when to report concerns. It prepares you to complete and...
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This topic explains how DSE awareness applies to pregnant workers and new or expectant mothers. It focuses on practical workstation comfort, early reporting, supportive adjustments and regular review where needs change.
- DSE and Pregnancy — What Learners Need to KnowDSE AwarenessDSE and Pregnancy — What Learners Need to KnowThis lesson explains the key message clearly: DSE work is not known to harm pregnancy, but comfort and workstation suitability still matter. Learners will understand...
- Adjusting the Workstation During PregnancyDSE AwarenessAdjusting the Workstation During PregnancyThis lesson looks at practical workstation adjustments that may help during pregnancy. Learners will understand how chair support, screen distance, desk space, foot position, reach and movement breaks can...
- Review, Support and Speaking Up EarlyDSE AwarenessReview, Support and Speaking Up EarlyThis lesson explains when a DSE assessment should be reviewed, how discomfort should be reported, and why the worker, manager and competent person should work together. It also...
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This topic explains how DSE assessments work, what evidence should be recorded, and how actions should be followed up. Learners should understand their role in completing assessments honestly and reporting changes.
- How a DSE Workstation Assessment WorksHow a DSE Workstation Assessment WorksWhat this lesson covers: You will learn what a DSE assessment should look at and why it must cover the whole workstation, the task and individual needs. This lesson...
- Completing a DSE Checklist ProperlyCompleting a DSE Checklist ProperlyWhat this lesson covers: You will learn how to complete a DSE checklist in a useful way, not as a tick-box exercise. The aim is to record clear issues, sensible...
- Home Working, Hybrid Working and Hot-DeskingHome Working, Hybrid Working and Hot-DeskingWhat this lesson covers: You will learn how DSE principles apply when work is not done at a fixed office desk. This includes home workstations, shared desks, temporary setups...
- Corrective Actions and Follow-UpCorrective Actions and Follow-UpWhat this lesson covers: You will learn how DSE assessment findings should be turned into clear actions and checked after completion. The focus is on closing the loop, not just completing...
- Topic Review: Assessment and ActionTopic Review: Assessment and ActionWhat this lesson covers: This review checks that you can describe the DSE assessment process, complete useful checklist records and understand why actions need verification. Use it before the final...
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This topic brings the course together by focusing on personal checks, escalation points, supervisor support and final quiz preparation.
- Daily DSE Self-CheckDaily DSE Self-CheckWhat this lesson covers: You will learn a simple self-check that can be used at the start of work or after changing workstation. The aim is to help workers make small adjustments...
- When to Escalate DSE ConcernsWhen to Escalate DSE ConcernsWhat this lesson covers: You will learn which DSE problems should be reported or escalated instead of being ignored. This includes pain, unsuitable equipment, repeated discomfort, faulty furniture and work...
- Final Summary and Quiz PreparationFinal Summary and Quiz PreparationWhat this lesson covers: This final lesson brings together the full course. You will review the main learning points, final workplace checklist, escalation triggers and the type of judgement needed...
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