How do You Safely get Away After an Explosion?
Explosions can occur anywhere and at any time. Explosions can be frightening and cause disruption to the lives of those in the surrounding area. You can’t predict whether you will experience an explosion but making yourself aware of the certain steps which you can take to get aware from an explosion safely, could save your […]
First aid in the workplace: what you need to know
In this article: What first aid is What first aid training covers Why first aid is important First aid risk assessments Contents of a first aid kit What is first aid? First aid is the immediate medical care given to an injured or ill individual until they are well or until full medical treatment arrives. […]
Working with Display Screen Equipment
Display screen equipment (DSE) is equipment with a graphic or alphanumeric display screen. In layman’s terms, DSE includes equipment and devices like PCs, smartphones, tablets and laptops. The use of DSE makes up a large proportion of many workers’ jobs and should be regarded with high importance accordingly. DSE users frequently develop aches and pains which […]
Why is it Important that Employees’ Workstations are Properly Set Up?
Display screen equipment (DSE) is equipment or devices with an alphanumeric or graphic display screen – for example laptops, PCs, smartphones and tablets. Regular use of DSE can culminate in the development of a multitude of health problems. The most common issues are musculoskeletal problems, tired eyes, headaches and mental stress. However, it’s not all doom […]
What is the Display Screen Equipment Workstation Checklist?
Display screen equipment (DSE) is equipment and devices with a graphic or alphanumeric display screen, e.g. smartphones, PCs, laptops and tablets. The term workstation refers to a user’s screen, keyboard, other parts of the computer and its accessories, desk, chair and immediate work environment. Many workers use DSE on a daily basis, which can result in […]
What is Display Screen Equipment?
Related Courses Display screen equipment (DSE) is the term coined for devices and equipment that have a graphic or alphanumeric display screen. This includes PCs, laptops, tablets, smartphones and microfiche readers. Given the vast quantity of time that many workers spend in front of display screens, creating and maintaining a comfortable and healthy workspace is […]
What is a Display Screen Equipment Risk Assessment?
Display screen equipment (DSE) is any equipment or device that has an alphanumeric or graphic display screen. This includes PCs, laptops, smartphones and tablets. Regular DSE use is common in the workplace and whilst it has revolutionised business, it does come with risk. Regular, prolonged DSE use can cause musculoskeletal problems, eye tiredness, headaches and […]
What Exercises can you do to Reduce Fatigue, Pain and Discomfort?
A high proportion of workers spend the majority of their day sat at a desk looking at display screen equipment (DSE) such as PCs, laptops and smartphones. Whilst DSE use is not high-risk as such, the large proportion of time spent working with it can lead to the development of a multitude of health conditions. Musculoskeletal […]
What are the Health Risks of Using Display Screen Equipment?
Related Courses Display screen equipment (DSE) is equipment with a graphic or alphanumeric display screen, e.g. PCs, laptops, smartphones and tablets. Regular use of DSE has been linked with the development of a number of health problems, the most common being musculoskeletal problems, headaches and eye fatigue. These consequences are not inevitable and in fact they […]
What are the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 2002?
Related Courses The current governing legislation regarding the use of display screen equipment (DSE) for work purposes is the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992 as amended in 2002. DSE is equipment and devices with an alphanumeric or graphic display screen. This includes PCs, smartphones, tablets and laptops, all of which are commonplace in a work […]
