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\nPerform an analysis of the workstation in order to evaluate the safety and health conditions to which it gives rise for employees\,
\nparticularly as regards possible risks to eyesight\, physical problems and problems of mental stress and\,
\non the basis of that evaluation\, take appropriate measures to remedy any risks found\,
\ntaking account of the minimum requirements in Schedule 4 of the Regulations and any additional or combined effects of any such risks.\n\n
\nErgonomics Assessments and Anthropometrics\n\n
\nAn introduction to the relationships between the individual\, the task\, the environment and the work equipment\n\n
\nLegal Requirements\n\n
\nDiscussion on Irish and European legislation pertaining to DSE\n\n
\nPerceived and real hazards of DSE work\n\n
\nControversial topics ranging from alleged reproductive hazards to radioactive emissions\, which have been associated with DSE\, will be addressed. Recent studies and their results will also be examined\n\n
\nPrinciples and Aims of Assessment\n\n
\nAssessment Techniques\n\n
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\nWho should attend DSE Assessors training?
\n\nManagers\, supervisors\, office personnel responsible for DSE operations and workstations
\n\nRegulation \;72 of the 2007 regulations states that the employer must:
\n\nEnsure that the general use of the equipment is not a source of risk for the employee and
\n\n\nPerform an analysis of the workstation in order to evaluate the safety and health conditions to which it gives rise for employees\,
\nparticularly as regards possible risks to eyesight\, physical problems and problems of mental stress and\,
\non the basis of that evaluation\, take appropriate measures to remedy any risks found\,
\ntaking account of the minimum requirements in Schedule 4 of the Regulations and any additional or combined effects of any such risks.
Ergonomic Assessments
\n\n&ldquo\;Ergonomics applies information about human behaviour\, abilities and limitations and other characteristics to the design of tools\, machines\,
\ntasks\, jobs and environments for productive\, safe\, comfortable and effective human use&rdquo\; \;
\n(McCormick and Saunders 1993).
Course Objectives:
\n\nOn completion of this course participants will be able to:
\n\nUnderstand the requirements of the General Application Regulations 2007
\n\nUnderstand the factors that constitute an assessment
\n\nUnderstand ergonomic factors and DSE workstation layout
\n\nAppreciate the postural implications of DSE workstations
\n\nCarry out DSE workstation assessments and advise operators on the methods of work
\n\nCourse Programme:
\n\nIntroduction
\n\n\nErgonomics Assessments and Anthropometrics
\nAn introduction to the relationships between the individual\, the task\, the environment and the work equipment
\nLegal Requirements
\nDiscussion on Irish and European legislation pertaining to DSE
\nPerceived and real hazards of DSE work
\nControversial topics ranging from alleged reproductive hazards to radioactive emissions\, which have been associated with DSE\, will be addressed. Recent studies and their results will also be examined
\nPrinciples and Aims of Assessment
\nAssessment Techniques
\nCertification:
\n\nDSE Assessors Certificate &ndash\; The Cpl Institute (TCI)
\n\nPlease let us know if participants have any specific learner requirement
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