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Global Display Screen Equipment training

Five microlessons on DSE basics, workstation setup, posture and eye care, DSE risk assessments and remote working, with situational tests and a certificate of completion.

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About this course

What the Global Display Screen Equipment course covers

This course covers display screen equipment safety for teams in any country in five microlessons. It covers what DSE is and why it matters, setting up a seated or standing workstation, posture, movement and eye care, how to check your own setup with a DSE risk assessment, and working safely on laptops and mobile devices at home or on the move.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Set up an ergonomic workstation for seated and standing work
  • Adjust your chair, monitor, keyboard and mouse to keep a neutral posture
  • Complete a DSE self-assessment and record risks and fixes
  • Build microbreaks and movement into your day to reduce strain
  • Protect your eyes with the 20-20-20 rule and screen adjustments
  • Understand employer DSE duties and report unsuitable remote setups
Course contents

5 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson, with knowledge checks along the way.

1What Is DSE?
2Ergonomic Workstation Setup
3Posture, Movement, and Eye Care
4Checking Your Setup: The DSE Risk Assessment
5DSE When Working Remotely

  1. What Is DSE?: What counts as DSE, why it matters for health and the duties around it.
  2. Ergonomic Workstation Setup: How to set up your chair, desk, monitor and equipment for seated or standing work.
  3. Posture, Movement, and Eye Care: Neutral posture, regular movement and simple habits that protect your eyes.
  4. Checking Your Setup: The DSE Risk Assessment: How to check your own setup with a DSE risk assessment and fix problems.
  5. DSE When Working Remotely: How to stay comfortable and safe on laptops and mobile devices at home.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and complete the assessments. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Display Screen Equipment (Global).

  • Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner
  • Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks
  • Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time
Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Employees who use computers, laptops or tablets for much of their working day
  • Hybrid and remote workers who set up their own workstation
  • Managers and health and safety leads in international teams
  • New joiners setting up their first workstation

Laws covered

  • Local DSE and workplace safety rules. Rules for screen work differ by country, so check the requirements where your people work. The course covers the practical steps that apply everywhere.
  • UK and EU examples. In the UK, the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 apply. In the EU, Council Directive 90/270/EEC sets the minimum requirements for work with display screen equipment.
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Your questions answered

Questions about Global Display Screen Equipment training

How long is the Global Display Screen Equipment course?

It's made up of 5 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and complete the situational tests. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

How is this different from Display Screen Equipment (UK)?

The topics are the same, but this version isn't tied to UK law, so it suits teams in different countries. Display Screen Equipment (UK) covers the UK DSE regulations.

Does the course cover home working?

Yes. The final microlesson covers DSE when working remotely, including laptops and mobile devices, and how to set up a safe workspace at home.

How often should staff take DSE training?

Refresh it when equipment, roles or work locations change. In 5Mins you can set the course to repeat, for example every 12 months.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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