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Display Screen Equipment training

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

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About this course

What the Display Screen Equipment course covers

This course covers display screen equipment safety in five microlessons. It's built for anyone who uses a screen as a regular part of their job, in the office or at home, and covers the UK DSE regulations, ergonomic workstation setup, posture, movement and eye care, the DSE risk assessment and working safely on laptops and mobile devices. The course is RoSPA-accredited.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Apply the UK DSE regulations and employer duties to office and remote workstations
  • Set up a chair, monitor, keyboard, mouse and desk ergonomically
  • Keep a neutral posture and build in movement breaks to reduce musculoskeletal risk
  • Complete a structured DSE risk assessment and make corrective adjustments
  • Protect your eyes with techniques such as the 20-20-20 rule and reducing glare
  • Adapt your setup for laptops and mobile devices when working remotely
Course contents

5 microlessons

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

1Introduction to DSE and UK Regulations
2Ergonomic Workstation Setup
3Posture, Movement, and Eye Care
4Checking Your Setup: The DSE Risk Assessment
5DSE When Working Remotely

  1. Introduction to DSE and UK Regulations: What counts as DSE, why it matters for health and what the UK regulations require.
  2. Ergonomic Workstation Setup: How to set up your chair, desk, monitor and equipment for comfort.
  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 pass the assessments with a score of 90% or more. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Display Screen Equipment (UK).

  • 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 at home
  • Managers and health and safety leads who support DSE assessments
  • New joiners who need DSE training before they complete their first assessment

Laws covered

  • Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992. Employers must assess and reduce DSE risks, plan breaks or changes of activity, provide eye tests on request and give users health and safety training and information.
  • HSE guidance on working from home. The same DSE duties apply when users work from home on a long-term basis.
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Your questions answered

Questions about Display Screen Equipment training

How long is the DSE 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 the microlessons and pass the assessments with a score of 90% or more. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

Is the course accredited?

Yes. Display Screen Equipment (UK) is RoSPA-accredited.

Is DSE training a legal requirement?

Yes, for DSE users. The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 require employers to give users health and safety training and information about using their workstation.

Who counts as a DSE user?

HSE describes DSE users as workers who use display screen equipment daily, for continuous periods of an hour or more. Your own risk assessment confirms who is in scope.

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?

There is no fixed frequency in law. 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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