Train Your Own Team of Display Screen Equipment Assessors
Ensure Compliance and Comfort with OFI’s Trusted DSE Assessor Training
DSE Assessor Training
Display Screen Equipment (DSE) regulations are a legal requirement, but also an essential part of workplace health and wellbeing. With musculoskeletal problems on the rise in office and hybrid working environments, businesses must actively manage DSE risks, protecting employee’s health and productivity.
OFI’s 1-day DSE Assessor Training course gives your internal team the knowledge and skills to carry out compliant, effective workstation assessments. Led by chartered physiotherapists with decades of experience in ergonomics, our training provides hands-on learning opportunities, practical tools, and a clear understanding of how to spot and reduce DSE risks across your workforce.
Train up to 12 staff with our one-day course and build your own in-house team of assessors to manage DSE risk efficiently, confidently, and cost-effectively.
Why Choose OFI?
✓ Clinically-Led Training
Delivered by experienced physiotherapists
✓ Clear, Practical Course Content
Practical guidance that your team can apply immediately
✓ Up-to-Date and Compliant
Reflects the latest HSE guidance on DSE
✓ Trusted by Major Organisations
OFI trains assessors in every industry, from local councils to global corporates
✓ Customisable Courses
Tailored to your company’s working environment, equipment, and roles
Course Objectives – What Your Team Will Learn:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the legal duties of employers and assessors under the DSE Regulations 1992 (as amended 2002)
- Identify musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s) caused by poor desk ergonomics
- Confidently conduct valid and reliable DSE assessments using industry best practice
- Identify and resolve poor workstation ergonomics
- Instruct DSE users on posture, equipment use, and self-care techniques
- Complete DSE assessment documentation accurately
- Recommend equipment, positioning, and behavioural adjustments
- Support the ongoing monitoring and review of employee wellbeing
Agenda Highlights:
- Regulations & Risk Factors: DSE regulations, common injuries, and the assessor’s role
- Anatomy & Posture: Impact of poor setup on the body and key injury mechanisms
- Workstation Set-Up (Practical): Hands-on adjustments and equipment assessment
- Environmental & Human Factors: Influence of lighting, temperature, stress, and workplace flexibility
- Assessments & Review: Live assessments, group discussions, and feedback
Certificates are awarded upon successful completion.
Your Training Team:
Our DSE Assessor Training is delivered by OFI’s clinically-led team of physiotherapists. With extensive experience supporting companies across sectors including insurance, media, finance, education, and healthcare, our trainers combine clinical expertise with hands-on, practical instruction.
Our goal is to ensure every delegate leaves confident, competent, and ready to conduct professional DSE assessments.
Course Format & Booking Options
All courses can be adapted to meet your organisation’s needs.
1-Day DSE Assessor Training
Delivered either on-site or online, this practical, expert-led course includes time for consolidation to ensure delegates feel confident applying their skills.
Online Public Courses
Ideal for individuals or smaller teams, these virtual sessions include breakout discussions, quizzes, and interactive guidance. Digital certificates are issued upon successful completion.
Refresher Training
To maintain up-to-date knowledge and best practice, we recommend refresher training every three years. Refresher sessions are available both in-house and online.
Ready to train your own DSE assessors and take control of workplace ergonomics?
Contact OFI today for a tailored quote.