Health & Safety About 90 minutes

Display Screen Equipment Training - Ireland Edition

Learn how to set up a safe workstation under Irish guidance, reducing the risk of strain for office and home-based staff.

  • CPD Accredited
Overview

What this course covers

Poor workstation setup is a major contributor to musculoskeletal disorders, eye strain and fatigue among office and home workers. This programme is designed specifically for display screen equipment users in the Republic of Ireland, drawing on guidance from the Health and Safety Authority.

Learners cover posture, positioning and the adjustments needed for laptop and home working environments. The course includes a personal DSE risk assessment, helping both individuals and employers meet Irish compliance requirements.

What you'll learn

Skills you'll walk away with

  • Identify health risks linked to prolonged screen use
  • Apply HSA guidance to set up a safe workstation
  • Recognise correct posture and positioning at a desk
  • Adjust for laptop and home working environments
  • Complete a personal DSE risk assessment
  • Explain employer and employee duties under Irish law
Who it's for

Designed with these roles in mind

  • Employees in the Republic of Ireland using DSE
  • Managers and HR teams responsible for DSE compliance
Course content

Modules included

6 short lessons that build sequentially. Learners can pause and resume at any point on any device.

  1. 01 Introduction to DSE and the legal framework in Ireland
  2. 02 Health risks: musculoskeletal disorders and eye strain
  3. 03 Setting up your workstation correctly
  4. 04 Posture, positioning and taking breaks
  5. 05 Guidance for laptop users and home workers
  6. 06 Completing an online DSE risk assessment
Assessment

How competence is checked

The course includes a multiple-choice test and a built-in risk assessment to confirm compliance.

Certificate

What learners receive

Learners receive a certificate to download instantly on completing the course.

Aligned with
  • Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007
FAQ

Common questions

How long do learners have to complete the course?
Access is open-ended. Once assigned, learners can log in on any device, work at their own pace, pause and resume, and complete the course whenever it suits them.
What happens if a learner fails the end-of-course test?
Learners can retake the test until they pass. Progress is tracked automatically so nobody loses their place.
How is the certificate delivered?
The certificate is generated instantly on completion and available to download as a personalised PDF. Copies are stored in the admin dashboard for compliance records.
Can we buy licences in bulk for a team?
Yes. Volume pricing is available from as few as five licences and scales for larger workforces. Request a callback for a tailored quote.
Is the training accessible on mobile devices?
Yes. The course runs in any modern browser on desktop, tablet or mobile. There is nothing to install.
Do you offer reporting for compliance audits?
Yes. The admin dashboard provides completion reports, certificate downloads and audit-ready logs by learner or by team.

Ready to roll out Display Screen Equipment Training - Ireland Edition to your team?

Speak to a compliance advisor for volume pricing, admin dashboard access and same-day setup.

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