Answered By: Health and Safety Team
Last Updated: Feb 23, 2024     Views: 211

Inappropriate use or lack of provision of suitable workstation equipment could result in users developing acute and chronic injuries and health conditions.

DSE are devices or equipment that have an alphanumeric or graphic display screen and includes display screens, laptops, touch screens and other similar devices.

Some workers may experience fatigue, eye strain, upper limb problems and backache from overuse or improper use of DSE. These problems can also be experienced from poorly designed workstations or work environments. The causes may not always be obvious and can be due to a combination of factors

The University has a DSE policy.

There is also advice from the Health and Safety Executive regarding DSE (PDF).

There is also a homepage that lists the range of Health and Safety risks identified as relevant to the University's activities and facilities, together with information on the University's policies and arrangements on how these risks are to be managed and controlled.

We have information available about DSE training.