Events

Display Screen Regulations & Risk Assessment (Code 809DSA)

24th - 25th September 2008 (9:00AM - 5:00PM)

Location	Central London
Contact	Teresa Mulligan
Email	info@bifm-training.co.uk
Tel	020 7404 4440
Website	www.bifm-training.com
Details	Display Screen Regulations: Risk Assessments and how to carry them out Aim To enable Facilities Managers to carry out Display Screen and Workstation Risk Assessments in accordance with their Health & Safety responsibilities. Objectives By the end of this course you will be able to describe: The Display Screen Equipment Regulations, their scope and the obligations on employers The principles behind the Regulations, including an introduction to Ergonomics, Visual Issues and Display Screen Work Posture & Musculoskeletal Issues including causes of muscular discomfort and upper limb disorders; anthropometry and anatomy of the back, neck, shoulders, arms and hands The main causes of environmental problems including space, noise, temperature, and air quality Solutions and modifications to workstations and working practice Organisational Issues including supervision, team & group working, rest breaks How to Conduct Assessments including planning and practical preparations for the Assessments; explanation of checklists to be used; recording and documenting the results Reporting the results of assessments, interpretation and implications and follow-up actions How to implement an effective Action Plan and ensure ongoing compliance Description This DSE Assessors course has been accredited by the Ergonomics Society. At the end of this course delegates complete a two part assessment in order to receive a certificate from the Ergonomics Society. The first part of the assessment is a short multiple choice written assessment at the end of the course. The second part is done after the course, with the participants carrying out an assessment in their workplace and sending it in for marking. The Display Screen Equipment Regulations Current status and background Main obligations on employers Scope of Regulations, definition of ‘user’ The Scientific Principles behind the Regulations An introduction to ergonomics Visual Issues and Display Screen Work: causes of eyestrain; anatomy and physiology of the eye; solutions and modifications to workstations and working practice Posture & Musculoskeletal Issues: Causes of muscular discomfort and upper limb disorders; anthropometry and anatomy of the back, neck, shoulders, arms and hands; solutions and modifications to workstations and working practices Environmental Issues: causes of environmental problems; main factors e.g. space, noise, temperature, air quality; solutions and modifications to workstations and working practices Organisational Issues: Overview of organisational issues e.g. supervision, team group working, rest breaks HOW TO ASSESS Introduction to Assessments and Use of Checklists How to Conduct Assessments: planning and practical preparations for the Assessments; explanation of checklists to be used; recording and documenting the results Practical Assessment Exercises: delegates will conduct their own assessments on display screen workstations Review of Assessment Exercises: Reporting the results; checklist problems discussed; interpretation and implications; follow-up actions Implementing an Effective Action Plan: who is responsible? Who is involved? Tasks; timescales; avoiding problems; ongoing compliance Full documentation and assessment checklists provided ASSESSOR’S CERTIFICATE: This course, presented by System Concepts has been accredited by the Ergonomics Society, and delegates will receive a Certificate stating they are trained to conduct DSE & Workstation assessments.
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