Display Screen Equipment Assessors Training 24th Mar 2023

Display Screen Equipment Assessors Training 24th Mar 2023

This 1 day DSE Assessors training course equips participants with the knowledge and skills to carry out Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Assessments correctly.  

The course is highly participative.  Participants take an active role in all modules.  They are provided with a variety of checklists to facilitate them in assessing DSE / VDU workstations in their workplace.

 

Who should attend DSE Assessors training?

Managers, supervisors, office personnel responsible for DSE operations and workstations

Regulation 72 of the 2007 regulations states that the employer must:

Ensure that the general use of the equipment is not a source of risk for the employee and

Perform an analysis of the workstation in order to evaluate the safety and health conditions to which it gives rise for employees,
particularly as regards possible risks to eyesight, physical problems and problems of mental stress and,
on the basis of that evaluation, take appropriate measures to remedy any risks found,
taking account of the minimum requirements in Schedule 4 of the Regulations and any additional or combined effects of any such risks.

Ergonomic Assessments

“Ergonomics applies information about human behaviour, abilities and limitations and other characteristics to the design of tools, machines,
tasks, jobs and environments for productive, safe, comfortable and effective human use”
 
(McCormick and Saunders 1993).

Course Objectives:

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

Understand the requirements of the General Application Regulations 2007
Understand the factors that constitute an assessment
Understand ergonomic factors and DSE workstation layout
Appreciate the postural implications of DSE workstations
Carry out DSE workstation assessments and advise operators on the methods of work

Course Programme:

Introduction

Ergonomics Assessments and Anthropometrics

An introduction to the relationships between the individual, the task, the environment and the work equipment

Legal Requirements

Discussion on Irish and European legislation pertaining to DSE

Perceived and real hazards of DSE work

Controversial 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

Principles and Aims of Assessment

Assessment Techniques


Certification:

DSE Assessors Certificate – The Cpl Institute (TCI)

Please let us know if participants have any specific learner requirement

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Date and Time

Friday Mar 24, 2023
9:00 AM - 4:30 PM GMT

Location

Roches Town Park Hotel,
Rochestown Road,
Douglas,
Cork
T12 AKC8

Fees/Admission

€180 per person with Limerick Chamber Skillnet Discount

Website

http://www.limerickchamber.ie/train

Contact Information

SIAN MURRAY CARDOSO
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