INTRODUCTION

Does your organization have employees that use display screen equipment in an office, while working at home or when going out to visit customers or clients? If so, then the Display Screen Equipment Regulations apply to your company. Does your organization provide training to these employees? You should be aware that Regulation 6 of the Display Screen Equipment Regulations states that an employer must train every user in the hazards and safe use of workstations. If you are not training your employees, then you could be subject to an improvement notice, prosecution or an increased risk of a civil claim against the organization. The provision of training is not a matter of choice or optional, it is an absolute requirement.

AIMS OF THE MODULE

‘DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT’ from Praxis42 aims to help your organization be legally compliant with the Display Screen Equipment Regulations. It’s designed to promote a culture within your organization that encourages everyone to consider the risks associated with using display screen equipment, apply good ergonomic principles and adopt the correct work practices and postures.

WHO IS IT FOR?

The module is aimed at all levels of employees who may use display screen equipment such as office personal computers, laptops and handheld devices. It was developed by qualified and experienced health safety and environment professionals with many years experience in the delivery of training solutions. The result is a high quality training solution that gives the trainee the necessary tools to meet their health, safety and environment obligations and the organization a level of compliance through an engaging and effective learning medium.

CONTENT OF THE MODULE

The aim of the module is to provide trainees with the ability to understand the hazards associated with display screen use and the actions they can take to ensure an ergonomic workstation.

‘DISPLAY SCREEN EQUIPMENT’ covers the following important areas:

1. Introduction
2. About your body
3. Work tasks and software
4. Your workplace
5. Frequently asked questions
6. Summary - hints and tips
7. Self-assessment