Display Screen Equipment Training in brief: Online display screen equipment training covering the DSE-user test, workstation assessment, posture, breaks, eye care and home or hybrid work. It takes approx. 40 minutes across 5 sections. A 20 question test follows, so learners have their certificate as soon as they pass.
Why this training matters
The Regulations apply to workers who habitually use display-screen equipment as a significant part of their normal work. Employers must assess qualifying workstations and reduce identified risks.
Display Screen Equipment shows your team how to set up a workstation properly, whether they sit at a desk or use a laptop and several screens. It also includes exercises to reduce strain, then finishes with a DSE workstation assessment. It is for everyone who uses a computer or portable device, as the DSE Regulations 1992 require.
Display Screen Equipment Training at a glance
| Course | Display Screen Equipment |
|---|---|
| Category | Health & Safety |
| Accreditation | IOSH approved, CPD accredited |
| Governing framework | DSE Regulations 1992 Read the official text What the law requires |
| Further reading | HSE: DSE workstation checklist |
| Price | Quoted for your team: credits, this course on its own, or 12 months of access to all our courses. Request a quote |
| Delivery | Online and self paced on any device, via The Globe LMS |
| Certificate | PDF issued immediately on completion, with your logo on it |
| Provider | ProCompliance Services Ltd, United Kingdom |
The duty behind this course. DSE Regulations 1992 sets it out at Regulation 6(1). Read the wording and what it means, or go straight to the official text.680,000 working people sustained an injury at work in Great Britain, 2024/25. HSE, all industries. See the full figures.
What the DSE Regulations ask of employers
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 protect people who use screens daily, for an hour or more at a time. HSE calls them DSE users, and the rules apply whether they work in an office, at home or both.
What employers have to do
- Assess each user's workstation and reduce the risks the assessment finds.
- Make sure the desk, chair, screen, keyboard and lighting meet the standards the regulations set.
- Plan the work so users get regular breaks or changes of activity.
- Arrange an eye and eyesight test when a user asks for one, and pay for glasses needed for screen work.
- Give users health and safety training on setting up and using their workstation.
What you will be able to do
- Comply with requirements under The Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992
- Understand the importance of workplace desk assessments and correctly setting up your workstation
- Understand how to set your workstation up correctly and what the safe practices are
- Learn how to correctly use portable equipment
- Learn exercises you can use at your workstation to prevent DSE stress, including RSI
- Know what happens if you do not correctly follow the guidance
What Display Screen Equipment covers
Examples of display screen equipment devices
This section covers the different varieties of Display Screen Equipment and where and when you’re likely to use them.
How to correctly set up your workstation
You will look at learn how to correctly set up your workstation, which is, in most cases, your common place of work.
Use of portable devices and multiple screens
The course then covers the use of various portable devices you are likely to use in your working day, including using multiple screens on your common workstation.
Exercises
You will also cover the various types of exercises you can do throughout the day to prevent musculoskeletal diseases and RSI while working on Display Screen Equipment.
DSE workstation assessment
Another section covers what a DSE workstation assessment is, how to complete one, and then we’ll provide you with an online assessment to complete.
Who should take Display Screen Equipment Training
Anyone who uses a computer, laptop, tablet or other screen daily for an hour or more at a time, in the office, at home or both. It also helps managers who carry out DSE assessments.
Where this course fits
The sectors that use it most, as well as the standard it meets.
Common questions
How can my business get Display Screen Equipment training for its staff?
Enrol them on ProCompliance's Display Screen Equipment course. It runs online through The Globe LMS in approx. 40 minutes, and each learner gets a certificate as soon as they pass. It carries IOSH approval and CPD accreditation, and it follows the DSE Regulations 1992. You can also try it free first, or book a demo to see how assigning and tracking it works.
Is DSE training a legal requirement?
Yes, for DSE users. Regulation 6 of the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 requires employers to give them adequate health and safety training in using their workstation.
Do home workers need DSE training?
Yes, if they use screens daily for an hour or more at a time. The regulations apply wherever someone works, so home and hybrid workers need training and a workstation assessment too.
What features would you expect to find on a chair suitable for DSE work?
The correct chair features and correct sitting position will be covered in-depth within the course topics.
What does the display screen equipment (DSE) online training cover?
You will learn the correct workstation setup and how individuals can protect their health and well-being. Improper working stations can pose health risks, so ProCompliance has developed this eLearning course in line with relevant guidance and best practice, and we obtain our content from trusted resources, ensuring that we are delivering you content that is up-to-date and trustworthy.
Why is it important to take the Display Screen Equipment (DSE) online course?
This display equipment training course can help individuals adhere to correct work practices in their work environment and understand why safe practices are important. At the end of the course, you will receive a certificate of completion.
What is a DSE assessment?
A DSE assessment is when checks are carried out to assess and improve your workstation to prevent any health problems, either short or long-term from using the equipment. Your posture, potential eye strain, comfort, and other things that may hurt your body will be assessed.
How does DSE contribute to work-related ill health?
DSE can contribute to work-related ill-health if used incorrectly, as it can cause musculoskeletal disorders due to poor posture and repetitive strain injuries, which can occur from sustained incorrect working practices. It is important that individuals understand the risks associated with DSE use and how to reduce or prevent the likelihood of these occurring. This course will teach employees how to correctly set up their workstations and implement correct posture techniques and limit the risk o
How can employers benefit from their employees conducting this Display Screen Equipment training course?
Compliance training is a legal requirement for employers, and this DSE training course can help fulfil this obligation. Having employees fully trained in safe working practices can reduce the likelihood of work-related injuries and accidents occurring in the workplace. By providing employees with suitable training, employers can show their commitment to health and safety while also reducing the costs associated with any ill health or claims due to incorrect working practices.
How often should DSE training be done?
The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 require training when someone starts working with screens. They also require it again when a workstation changes significantly. However, there is no fixed yearly date. For example, many employers repeat it each year with the DSE assessment. Others repeat it when people move desks or start working from home.
