DSE/VDU Operator Safety Level 2
Reduce strain and injury risk for staff who use computers and display screens as part of their role.
Poor workstation setup is one of the most common causes of musculoskeletal complaints in office-based roles. This course covers correct display screen equipment (DSE) use and workstation ergonomics, helping your business meet its duties under the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 and reduce avoidable staff absence.
WHO IT'S FOROffice-based staff, remote and hybrid workers, and anyone who uses a computer or display screen as a significant part of their daily role.
Understand who counts as a 'DSE user' under the regulations and what that status means for your employer's duties.
Learn to correctly position screen, chair, keyboard, and mouse to minimise strain during a working day.
Cover the early warning signs of repetitive strain injury and eye fatigue, and how correct posture prevents them.
Understand HSE guidance on regular breaks and changes of activity to reduce sustained static posture.
Apply the same principles to home workstations, including guidance for staff without dedicated office equipment.
Practice using a DSE self-assessment checklist so staff can flag issues before they become injuries.
Delegates complete a practical workstation self-assessment during the session, plus a short knowledge check. There's no formal written exam.
Stay Compliant
Meet your legal duties under UK health & safety regulations.
Protect Your People
Empower staff to work safely and confidently.
Reduce Risk
Identify hazards early and prevent accidents.
Build Confidence
Practical training that gives your team real-world confidence.