DSE Assessor

This course has been designed to introduce delegates to the application of workplace DSE Assessment, selection of equipment and integration of ergonomic principles into the design of the workplace area. This will ensure legal compliance and reduce the risk of associated ill-health effects.

On completion of this course delegates will understand:

• The extent of the ill-health effects from poorly-designed tasks and workstations
• The legal requirements and guidelines relevant to their role as an assessor
• Posture and efficient movement principles, including task, environment and equipment
• How to carry out DSE assessments in the workplace

Course content

• Legislation
• Principles of Design
• Ill-health effects
• Posture and efficient movement principles
• Ergonomic principles
• Equipment requirements
• Environmental factors
• Principles of Risk Assessment
• DSE Risk Assessor Responsibilities

Assessment & Certification

Upon successful completion of a short multiple choice assessment, candidates will receive a certificate of attendance.

In House Training

Agility can deliver the DSE Assessor Training Course for you at your premises. A closed course on your site will also allow us to tailor our course and the given examples to your organisation’s activities and procedures.