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Display Screen Equipment ‘VDU’


The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 came into effect from January 1993 to implement an EC Directive.

They require employers to minimise the risks in VDU work by ensuring that workplaces and jobs are well designed. This course has been designed to take into account those people both at work and those working from home.

Topic areas covered

estimated annual cost to society through accidents and ill health is £11 to £16 billion Discover the background and the need for minimum requirements
25 million working days are lost annually Introduce and discuss the Regulations
25000 people are forced to give up work through injury Examine what has to be done to implement the requirements in your company
Uninsured losses amount to £315 per employee Establish your legal obligations and responsibilities
accidents account for 37% of profits Examine methods of hazard identification and assessment
accidents account for 37% of profits Enable DSE assessment to be carried out


Target Audience

Managers, Supervisors and staff who use ‘Display Screen Equipment’

Aims
On-site investigation To develop an understanding of Display Screen Equipment, the potential for injuries to occur and the preventative measures available.

Learning Objectives
Collation of supporting documentation To ensure employees can use their VDU and workstation safely.
Collation of supporting documentation To understand the causative factors and the control measures that may be adopted to reduce the level of risk, such as arrangements for breaks etc.
Collation of supporting documentation To create an awareness of the need of correct posture.
Collation of supporting documentation To understand the fundamental requirements of The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992.


Course Duration

½ day (3½ hours)


Venue

Open Course or In-house

Dates

Please refer to the open course programme or contact us to discuss your requirements.