Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Safety – UK





This course teaches users of display screen equipment (DSE) about the potential hazards they might face every day due to bad posture and lack of movement while working for prolonged periods of time. It provides insight into some practices and exercises they can use to combat musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), stress and fatigue. It also discusses the responsibilities that both the employer and employee hold to ensure their workplace is as safe and risk-free as possible.

This course was developed with subject matter support provided by New Level Safety Limited, a professional services company specialising in corporate health and safety management. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.



All users of display screen equipment, which includes workstations, laptops, and mobile devices


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Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Safety – UK

  • recognise typical symptoms of DSE-related ill-health
  • identify who is most at risk from DSE-related ill-health
  • identify the aspects of a good posture that set it apart from poor posture
  • recognise positive self-care actions that can be taken to alleviate MSD symptoms
  • identify best practices for using portable computers to avoid DSE-related issues
  • determine which aspects of a workstation should be improved to reduce DSE-related health issues
  • recognise factors in the work environment that could contribute to DSE health risks
  • recognise the responsibilities of the employee in a DSE environment


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