Display Screen Equipment (DSE) Health and Safety

Who do the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations apply to?

• Workers who use DSE infrequently

• Workers who use DSE daily for continuous periods of an hour or more

• Workers who use DSE for short periods of time

• Workers who use DSE for any duration

What are the potential health risks of incorrect use of DSE or poorly designed workstations?

• Pain in necks, shoulders, backs, arms, wrists, and hands

• Fatigue and eye strain

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Which of the following workers are covered by the law regarding DSE?

• Workers at a fixed workstation

• Mobile workers

• Home workers

• All of the above

What should employers do if a worker asks for an eye test?

• Provide an eye test immediately

• Refuse the request as DSE work does not affect eyesight

• Provide an eye test and pay for it

• Ask the worker to arrange and pay for their own eye test

What should employers do if users complain of pain or discomfort related to DSE work?

• Ignore the complaints as they are not legally obligated to take action

• Provide training and information for workers

• Do a DSE workstation assessment

• Both B and C

When should employers do a workstation assessment?

• Only when a new workstation is set up

• Only when a new user starts work

• Only when a change is made to an existing workstation or the way it's used

• All of the above

What should employers do if there are risks identified during a workstation assessment?

• Ignore the risks as they are not legally obligated to take action

• Take steps to reduce the risks

• Provide eye tests for all employees

• Both B and C

How often should DSE users take breaks?

• Every 2 hours for 20 minutes

• Every hour for 5 to 10 minutes

• Every 30 minutes for 15 minutes

• Every 4 hours for 30 minutes

What should breaks or changes of activity for DSE users allow them to do?

• Get up from their workstations and move around

• Stretch and change posture

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What can DSE work make someone aware of?

• Eyesight problems they have not noticed before

• Changes in eyesight that happen with age

• Both A and B

• None of the above