Course
Aims
To minimise risks to the health and safety
of display screen equipment users and operators
Objectives By the end of the course, the display
screen user or operator will be able to:
Undertake
his/her duties in greater safety and,
through example and the implementation
of safe working
practices, raise the safety consciousness
of others.
Identify
the hazards associated with the use or
operation of a personal workstation
Understand
the risks to health and safety arising
out of the use or operation of personal
workstations
and the steps necessary to avoid them.
Make
adjustments to personal workstations and
posture and adopt a safe system of work
to
minimise risks to health and safety.
Know the importance of reporting to a
responsible person: workplace hazards,
cases of ill health,
accidents and incidents.
Course Content
Introduction,
overview of training session and assessment
of workstation activities undertaken by
the participants
Hazards
and risks associated with workstation
operation and the means of eliminating
or controlling them
Practical
workstation and posture adjustments
Note: One workstation will be required
for every three students.
