The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 set out requirements to prevent ill health and injury caused by the use of Display Screen Equipment. The regulations contain requirements for employers to:
The regulations apply to workers who use DSE daily, for an hour or more at a time.
Employers must protect their workers from health risks related to working with Display Screen Equipment (DSE). Incorrect use of DSE or poorly designed workstations or work environments can lead to pain in the shoulders, back, neck, arms, wrists and hands, as well eye strain and fatigue. They must provide training and information for workers relating to DSE risk and safe working practices.
Display Screen Equipment includes PCs, laptops, tablets and smartphones, as well as the workstation area. A DSE user is someone who uses DSE daily, for more than an hour at a time.
