Welcome to “Health and Safety Essentials for DSE Users in the EU,” a comprehensive training course designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of Display Screen Equipment (DSE) use in the workplace.
Through this program, you will explore the EU’s regulatory framework, understand the health risks associated with prolonged DSE use, and learn how to implement effective risk management strategies to create a safer, more ergonomic workspace.
From conducting risk assessments in compliance with Directive 90/270/EEC to adopting best practices for workstation setup and eye care, we will guide you every step of the way.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
The course is designed for individuals who regularly use display screen equipment (DSE) as part of their work responsibilities. The course aims to educate participants about the health and safety risks associated with prolonged DSE use and provide them with strategies to minimize these risks, ensuring a safer and more ergonomic working environment.
WHAT IS THE BENEFIT OF THIS TRAINING - WHAT WILL I LEARN?
a) Legal compliance with EU directives, reducing the risk of fines and legal challenges. b) Empowerment of employees to take an active role in their own health and safety by adopting proper workstation setups and work habits. c) Ability to adapt to technological changes and future-proof workplaces by applying the principles of health and safety in evolving work environments. d) Gain an Increased awareness of health risks associated with prolonged DSE use, including visual fatigue, musculoskeletal disorders, and mental stress. e) Understand the need for practical skills for conducting effective DSE risk assessments and implementing risk management strategies. f) Awareness of the need for ergonomic workspace design to enhance safety and comfort for DSE users.
CONTENTS
1. Introduction
2. Health and Safety Essentials for DSE Users in the EU
3. Display Screen Equipment - Key Requirements for Employers
4. Understanding DSE and Health Risks in the EU Context
5. How EU Regulations Integrate with National Laws
6. Conducting a DSE Risk Assessment in the EU
7. Implementing and Reviewing Controls: Adhering to EU Regulations
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Gain an Increased awareness of health risks associated with prolonged DSE use, including visual fatigue, musculoskeletal disorders, and mental stress.
- Understand the need for practical skills for conducting effective DSE risk assessments and implementing risk management strategies.
- Awareness of the need for ergonomic workspace design to enhance safety and comfort for DSE users.
- Improved employee well-being and productivity through the implementation of health and safety measures. Legal compliance with EU directives, reducing the risk of fines and legal challenges.
- Empowerment of employees to take an active role in their own health and safety by adopting proper workstation setups and work habits.
- Ability to adapt to technological changes and future-proof workplaces by applying the principles of health and safety in evolving work environments.
ABOUT THIS COURSE
Course type: Presentation without voice over Duration equivalent to 1-day classroom training Category: Quality, Safety & Security Price: 89.00 EUR