The DSE Risk Assessment provides recognition of an individual’s ability to undertake a DSE risk assessment in line with the Health and Safety Executive’s guidance to the regulations.
Type of Course: Health Safety and Environment
Course Reference: HTPP-029
Course duration: One day - Assessment task completed after the course, testing knowledge and understanding of the DSE risk assessment process.
Hosting Mode: Live online or face-to-face
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On completion of this course delegates will understand:
How to carry out DSE assessments in the workplace
The extent of the ill-health effects from poorlydesigned tasks and workstations
The legal requirements and guidelines relevant to their role as an assessor
Posture and efficient movement principles, including task, environment and equipment
By the end of this course, participants will be able to implement/understand:
Reasons for Conducting DSE Risk Assessments
Main Legislation Relating to DSE Risk Assessment
Competencies Required of DSE Risk Assessors
Health Effects Relating to DSE Use
Main Causes of Ill-Health Relating to DSE Use
Principles and Benefits of Good Ergonomic Design
Minimum Requirements for Workstations
Recording the Findings of a DSE Risk Assessment
Making Recommendations Based on the Findings
Reviewing and Revising a DSE Risk Assessment
“Very detailed – but interesting – covered all I required, enjoyable and informative. I can now apply what I have learned in the workplace” (Jayne Forsyth – Heritage Lottery)