{"product_id":"dse-training","title":"Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Training Online Course","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoorly managed screen-based work can affect employee comfort, productivity and workplace safety. This DSE training course gives employees and organisations practical guidance on using display screen equipment safely, reviewing workstation risks and building healthier screen-working habits. It provides structured DSE training for employees working in offices, at home, across hybrid teams or while using portable devices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe display screen equipment training covers workstation setup, posture, lighting, breaks, eye-test arrangements, portable DSE and assessment awareness. It also supports understanding of display screen equipment regulations and common employer responsibilities, while recognising that legal requirements vary between countries and jurisdictions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is DSE Training?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDSE training is structured health and safety training that teaches workers how to use display screen equipment safely and how to reduce the risks linked to prolonged screen-based work. Display screen equipment, often shortened to DSE, includes devices such as desktop monitors, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and other screens used for work tasks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA strong dse training course explains more than basic desk posture. It helps learners understand workstation ergonomics, screen positioning, chair adjustment, keyboard and mouse placement, lighting, glare, work routines, breaks, DSE assessments, eye tests, portable device use, and how to report concerns. This matters because DSE risks are often gradual, invisible, and easy to ignore until they affect comfort, performance, absence, or workplace compliance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is Display Screen Equipment?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay screen equipment includes work devices such as desktop screens, laptops, tablets, smartphones and display terminals used for screen-based work. During a DSE workstation assessment, the wider setup is also considered, including the keyboard, mouse, chair, desk, software, lighting and immediate working environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding what counts as display screen equipment is important because many modern workers no longer use one fixed desk. A DSE user may work at an office workstation, at home, in a shared desk area, while travelling, or across several devices. This course explains how DSE safety principles apply across different working environments so learners can make better decisions wherever screen-based work takes place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWho Needs Display Screen Equipment Training?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is designed for learners and organisations that need practical, accessible, and compliance-aware display screen equipment online training.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course is suitable for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmployees who regularly use computers, laptops, tablets, smartphones, or other display screen equipment as part of their work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffice workers who need to understand workstation setup, posture, screen positioning, lighting, and safe daily work routines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemote and hybrid workers who need to manage DSE risks outside a traditional office environment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManagers and supervisors responsible for supporting safe DSE use, workstation awareness, and reporting arrangements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHR, facilities, administration, and operations teams involved in workplace setup, employee wellbeing, and DSE risk management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealth and safety teams seeking dse training for employees as part of wider workplace safety and compliance programmes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmployers who need structured online DSE awareness training for staff using screen-based equipment regularly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew starters who need a clear introduction to display screen equipment safety before or soon after beginning screen-based work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCareer changers and administrative professionals who want to strengthen workplace safety awareness and professional credibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrganisations looking for a scalable dse online training course suitable for international teams and busy professionals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does This DSE Training Course Cover?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Training course covers the essential knowledge learners need to recognise, assess, and reduce DSE-related risks. Learners explore what DSE is, how DSE assessments work, how screen use can affect posture and comfort, how to set up recommended DSE stations, and how to use portable display screen equipment more safely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe course includes workstation ergonomics, DSE risk assessment training principles, safe screen positioning, chair and desk setup, mouse and keyboard use, lighting and glare control, work routines and breaks, eye and eyesight test awareness, posture improvement, portable DSE use, and practical steps for preventing common problems. The detailed course curriculum is provided below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is a DSE Assessment?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA DSE assessment is a structured review of a screen-based workstation, the equipment being used, the work activity, the working environment, and any individual needs that may affect safe use. It helps identify risks linked to poor posture, unsuitable furniture, awkward screen positioning, glare, repetitive movement, lack of breaks, or unsuitable portable device use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course introduces display screen equipment assessment principles so learners understand why assessments matter, what they normally consider, and how users can support the process. It does not replace a competent workplace assessment where one is required, but it helps users recognise risk factors and participate more effectively in DSE workstation assessment activity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Does Display Screen Equipment Risk Assessment Involve?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay screen equipment risk assessment involves reviewing how a user works with screens, how the workstation is arranged, and whether the setup may contribute to discomfort, fatigue, poor posture or avoidable health and safety risks. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course introduces DSE assessment training principles so learners can recognise common risk factors, understand workstation review processes, and support safer screen-based working practices.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Are the Display Screen Equipment Regulations?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDisplay screen equipment regulations are workplace health and safety requirements designed to protect workers who use screen-based equipment regularly. In the UK, the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hse.gov.uk\/msd\/dse\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHSE guidance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e require employers to manage risks for relevant DSE users, including workstation assessment, risk reduction, training and information, breaks or changes of activity, and eye-test arrangements where applicable. In the EU, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eur-lex.europa.eu\/eli\/dir\/1990\/270\/oj\/eng\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCouncil Directive 90\/270\/EEC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sets minimum safety and health requirements for work with display screen equipment. In Ireland, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.hsa.ie\/workplace_health\/manual_handling_display_screen_equipment\/guidance\/display_screen_equipment\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHealth and Safety Authority\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provides guidance on VDU and display screen equipment requirements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor global organisations, DSE obligations may differ by jurisdiction, but the practical themes are widely recognised: assess screen-based work, reduce ergonomic risks, provide information and training, support healthy work routines, and address eyesight-related arrangements where applicable. This course keeps the language globally understandable while recognising the HSE, HSA, EU-OSHA, and European Commission context where relevant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Are the Risks of Using Display Screen Equipment?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncorrect use of display screen equipment or poorly arranged workstations can contribute to discomfort, fatigue, reduced concentration, and avoidable workplace problems. Common risks include neck pain, shoulder discomfort, back pain, wrist and hand strain, visual fatigue, headaches, poor posture habits, and reduced productivity when workstations are not set up properly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor employers, unmanaged DSE risks can create wider business impact. Poor workstation setup may contribute to absence, low comfort, reduced performance, employee complaints, inconsistent remote-working standards, and weak evidence of health and safety arrangements. In regulated environments, weak DSE training and poor workstation assessment practices may also create gaps during internal audits, inspections, or incident reviews.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDSE risks are not limited to fixed office desks. Remote workers, hybrid teams, mobile workers, hot-desk users, and employees using laptops or tablets for long periods may all face workstation risks if equipment, posture, breaks, lighting, and workspace setup are not considered. Modern screen-based work now takes place across offices, homes, shared workspaces and mobile environments, so DSE risk awareness must be consistent across different working arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Do the Display Screen Equipment Regulations Require?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDSE requirements generally focus on protecting regular users of display screen equipment by assessing workstations, reducing risks, planning breaks or changes of activity, providing training and information, and explaining eye and eyesight test arrangements where applicable. The exact legal duties depend on the country, sector, and employment context, so organisations should always follow local competent advice and official guidance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course supports awareness of common DSE compliance responsibilities by helping learners understand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow workstation assessment supports risk reduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy equipment, furniture, work environment, and task design matter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow posture, screen height, keyboard and mouse placement affect comfort\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy lighting, glare, reflections, and space planning should be reviewed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow breaks and changes of activity can reduce prolonged screen strain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow DSE users can report discomfort, concerns, or workstation issues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy eye and eyesight test arrangements may be relevant for DSE users\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow portable DSE creates additional ergonomic challenges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs DSE Training a Legal Requirement?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn some jurisdictions, employers are expected to provide adequate information and training to workers who regularly use display screen equipment. For example, HSE guidance linked to UK DSE regulations states that employers must provide health and safety training and information for DSE users. EU and Irish frameworks also recognise the need to assess and manage screen-based work risks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis course does not replace legal advice, professional consultancy, workstation assessment, risk controls, medical advice or competent authority guidance. It may support employee training records and wider DSE risk-management arrangements, but course completion alone does not demonstrate full legal compliance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat Is the Benefit of Regular DSE Training Refreshers?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegular DSE training refreshers help keep safe screen-use habits visible, especially when employees change roles, move desks, work from home, use new equipment, adopt new software, or increase time spent on laptops, tablets, or smartphones. Refresher training also helps correct small workstation habits before they become larger comfort, performance, or compliance issues.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor organisations, refresher DSE awareness training supports consistency across teams. It can reinforce safe workstation setup, improve reporting of discomfort, support remote-working arrangements, and help managers keep DSE responsibilities visible within everyday workplace practice.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose This DSE Online Training Course?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Training course helps learners build practical confidence in safe screen-based working. It supports better posture awareness, safer workstation setup, improved understanding of DSE assessments, stronger awareness of display screen equipment regulations, and clearer knowledge of eye test and break-related considerations. For employers, it provides a structured, scalable dse training course that supports workforce wellbeing, compliance awareness, and consistent safety communication across office, remote, and hybrid teams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearners who want to build broader practical capability can continue with GSA’s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/globalsafetyacademy.net\/products\/ergonomics-office-remote-workers\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eergonomics training for office and remote workers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Global Safety Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54060945047891,"sku":null,"price":27.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1023\/8591\/0099\/files\/DisplayScreenEquipmentTraining..webp?v=1782108580","url":"https:\/\/globalsafetyacademy.net\/products\/dse-training","provider":"Global Safety Academy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}