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WorksheetsTLY1 Working Safely with Display Screen Equipment
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
During a workplace safety training session, Lily was asked: What is the primary purpose of the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations?
To protect workers from health risks associated with DSE
To increase productivity using DSE
To promote the use of modern technology
To reduce electricity consumption
Amelia and William are office workers. Who among them are considered 'DSE users' under the regulations?
Amelia, who uses DSE only on weekends
William, who uses DSE daily for continuous periods of an hour or more
Amelia, who uses DSE infrequently
William, who uses DSE for less than 30 minutes a day
What must employers provide if Sophie requests it?
A new workstation
An eye test
A personal laptop
A smartphone
James is setting up his new home office and wants to ensure he avoids health risks associated with incorrect use of DSE. Which of the following is NOT a health risk he should be concerned about?
Eye strain
Fatigue
Neck pain
Hearing loss
Amelia is a mobile worker. What should she do according to the DSE regulations?
Ignore DSE regulations
Carry out a basic risk assessment
Work without breaks
Use any available workstation
Neha works at a tech company. What is one of the actions her employer must take to reduce risks associated with DSE?
Provide free meals
Increase working hours
Offer gym memberships
Ensure workers take breaks from DSE work
Isabella is a hot-desking worker. Which of the following is a requirement for her?
She must have a fixed workstation
She should carry out a basic risk assessment if she changes desks regularly
She should not use DSE
She must work from home
Priya is a pregnant worker who uses DSE at her workplace. What type of guidance does HSE provide for her?
Guidance on increasing DSE usage
No specific guidance
Guidance on using DSE safely
Guidance on avoiding DSE
Charlie recently set up a new home office but didn't pay much attention to the ergonomics of his workstation. What is a potential consequence of this oversight?
Pain in necks, shoulders, and backs
Improved concentration
Increased productivity
Better posture
William is setting up a new office space. What should he do to comply with the DSE regulations?
Increase screen brightness
Provide only laptops
Do a DSE workstation assessment
Ignore workstation assessments
Emily is setting up her home office and wants to ensure she complies with DSE regulations. What is the role of the HSE leaflet 'Working with display screen equipment'?
To give more information about complying with DSE regulations
To discourage the use of DSE
To provide entertainment
To advertise new technology
Emily is reviewing the DSE regulations for her office. What is NOT a requirement under these regulations for employers?
Ensure workers take breaks
Provide training and information for workers
Provide free meals
Do a DSE workstation assessment
Amelia frequently changes desks at her workplace. What should be done?
Increase working hours
Request a new chair
Carry out a basic risk assessment
Ignore the change
Florence is setting up her home office. What is the focus of the 'Workstations and assessment' section she is reading about?
Providing entertainment
Reducing screen brightness
Assessing and improving workstations
Increasing screen time
Priya has been using her computer for long hours without breaks. What is a common symptom she might experience due to incorrect DSE use?
Improved vision
Increased energy
Better posture
Eye strain
Kiara is working on her computer for long hours. What is a recommended practice for reducing eye strain when using DSE?
Increase screen brightness
Take regular breaks and look away from the screen
Use a smaller monitor
Work in a dark room
Jacob is setting up his home office. Which of the following is a benefit of proper DSE workstation setup?
Reduced risk of musculoskeletal disorders
Increased screen time
Higher electricity bills
More frequent breaks
During a DSE workstation assessment at the office, what should Kiara focus on?
Checking the internet speed
Evaluating chair height and screen position
Measuring room temperature
Counting the number of devices
Scarlett is setting up her home office. What is a common ergonomic recommendation for DSE users?
Use a standing desk all day
Adjust chair height so feet are flat on the floor
Place the monitor at arm's length
Use a keyboard without a wrist rest
Evie is setting up her home office and wants to prevent eye strain from DSE use. Which of the following is a key factor she should consider?
Using a smaller screen
Increasing screen brightness
Positioning the screen at eye level
Working in a dimly lit room
When setting up a DSE workstation for Priya, what should be considered?
The colour of the desk
The height of the monitor
The number of windows in the room
The type of flooring
