Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Awareness Training
IIRSM & IOSH Approved
About This Course
This accredited Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Awareness course provides essential
health and safety training for anyone who uses computers, laptops, or digital
devices at work. You’ll learn your responsibilities under the DSE Regulations,
how poor workstation setup affects your body, and how to correctly adjust your
equipment to reduce the risk of discomfort, pain, and long-term injury.
Ideal for office staff, remote workers, and employers who need compliant
DSE training, this course offers clear, practical guidance to improve posture,
ergonomics, and overall workstation safety. Meets statutory UK workplace safety
requirements and helps create safer, more productive working environments.
Key Facts
Correct Setup Guidance
Learn the safest and most effective way to adjust your workstation for better posture and reduced strain.
Reduce Health Risks
Understand how poor DSE habits contribute to musculoskeletal disorders and how proper ergonomics prevents them.
For All Staff
Designed for office workers, remote workers, hybrid teams, managers, and anyone using display screen equipment.
Stay Compliant
Meets all statutory DSE training obligations under UK Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations.
Improve Productivity
Practical ergonomic techniques that reduce fatigue, improve comfort, and boost daily performance.
What You'll Learn
- Recognise the different types of display screen equipment.
- Define what a DSE 'user' is under UK law.
- Understand DSE regulations and where to access further guidance.
- Identify body areas commonly affected by DSE use.
- Reduce risks by correctly adjusting your workstation and environment.
- Apply practical ergonomic techniques to prevent discomfort and strain.
Who should take this course
- Anyone who uses a computer, laptop, or tablet, for more than 1 hour daily.
- Those responsible for staff wellbeing and workstation assessments.
- Ideal as part of training for those carrying out workstation checks.
Why choose SkillFusion?
CPD Approved Professional Training
Recognised professional development
Instant Digital Certificate on Completion
Download proof of training straight away
Compliance Ready
Supports onboarding, refreshers, and audits
Mobile-Friendly, Self Paced Online Learning
Learn on any device, anywhere
Clear, Easy-to-Follow Online Training
Straightforward training designed for busy learners
Suitable for Individuals or Bulk Staff Training
Buy for one learner or manage teams
Course Content
Module 1 - Introduction
What DSE is, who is classed as a 'user', and why workstation safety matters, and how poor setup can affect your health and productivity.
Module 2 - Legislation
Overview of the UK Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations, employer duties, employee responsibilities, and compliance requirements.
Module 3 - Protecting Your Body
Common physical issues caused by incorrect DSE use - including back pain, eye strain, neck tension, and RSI - and how to prevent them.
Module 4 - Adjusting Your Chair
Practical tips on posture, seat height, lumbar support, and ergonomic chair settings.
Module 5 - Adjusting Your Screen
Correct screen height, angle, brightness, and viewing distance to reduce fatigue and eye strain.
Module 6 - Work Arrangement
Best practices for break routines, micro-movements, task variation, and healthy working habits.
Module 7 - Adjusting the Layout of Your Workstation.
Optimising desk layout, keyboard and mouse placement, equipment spacing, and workflow setup.
Module 8 - Adjusting Your Work Environment.
Managing lighting, noise levels, temperature, glare, and overall comfort.
Module 9 - Final Assessment.
A knowledge check to confirm understanding of DSE risks, regulations, and safe working practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. The course covers home workstation setup and safe remote working practices.
Yes. Many learners find that adjusting their chair, screen height and workstation layout using the guidance in this course reduces neck, shoulder, back and wrist discomfort. However, its not a medical assessment and always speak to your employer or healthcare professional if pain continues.
Yes. Employers must be able to show evidence of DSE training, assessments and actions taken to reduce risks. Your instant digital certificate can be downloaded and stored for audits, compliance checks and HR records.