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Working with Visual Display Units & Display Screen Equipment for Assessors/Users

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Aim:
The aim of this course is to give candidates a sound understanding of the relevant pieces of legislation appertaining to Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Visual Display Units (VDU) an understanding of the term ergonomics and DSE/VDU assessment process.

Pre-Requisites:
Knowledge of the environment is which the VDU/DSE equipment is situated is advisable.

Duration:
The course is of one-day duration.

Optimum Number:
The optimum number of delegates on the course will be ten.

Training Aids:
Use will be made of lecture notes, visual presentations, video, practical exercise.

Assessment:
The assessment will be by a practical workstation assessment plus written questionnaire.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of the course, delegates will have a good understanding of all relevant legislation:

  • The Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
  • The Management Health & Safety at Work Regulations.
  • The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1988.
  • The Workplace Health, Safety & Welfare Regulations 1992.
  • The Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992.

The skills to carry out a thorough VDU / DES risk assessment:

  • Workstation layout.
  • Seating.
  • Lighting.
  • Design.
  • Environment.

Ergonomics

The study of the human body at work, understanding how a persons senses, size and skills interact with their working environment.

 

Course Syllabus

Introduction

  • General duties under the Health & Safety at Work Act 1974.
  • General duties under the management of Health & Safety at Work regulations 1999.
  • General duties under the Provision and Use of Work Equipment 1998.
  • General duties under the Workplace Health & Safety and Welfare Regulations 1992.
  • General duties under the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992.

Users and operators

Ergonomics, designing a workstation (video office ergonomics)

Workstation assessment

ADU / DES risk assessment practical exercise

Written questionnaire

Dates available on request.

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