The DSE Assessor Course is a structured training programme designed to equip organisations with the knowledge and practical skills to carry out compliant Display Screen Equipment (DSE) workstation risk assessments internally.

The course focuses on consistent, defensible decision-making, ensuring that DSE assessments are carried out to a clear standard and aligned with Irish health and safety legislation and recognised ergonomic best practice.

Participants are trained to:

• Identify DSE risk factors relating to workstation setup, equipment and work practices
• Conduct structured DSE workstation risk assessments
• Make appropriate, proportionate recommendations
• Recognise when specialist ergonomic input is required
• Apply legislation correctly and consistently in practice

The course combines theory and practical assessment, ensuring participants can confidently apply learning to real workstations rather than relying on generic checklists alone.

Who the course is for

• Health & Safety professionals
• HR and Facilities personnel
• Designated internal DSE assessors
• Organisations managing hybrid, remote or office-based staff

How the course supports organisations

• Builds internal DSE assessment capability
• Supports legal compliance under Irish DSE legislation
• Improves consistency and quality of assessments
• Reduces reliance on reactive, one-off interventions
• Provides a clear escalation pathway to specialist support where needed

The training is delivered by a qualified ergonomics specialist with extensive experience conducting DSE assessments across a range of sectors.

The aim is not to turn participants into ergonomists — but to ensure DSE assessments are carried out competently, consistently, and with confidence.

How this fits with external ergonomic support

Internal DSE assessors play a key role in day-to-day risk management. However, not all situations are straightforward.

This training provides assessors with clear guidance on when a workstation issue falls outside routine DSE assessment and should be escalated for specialist ergonomic input — for example where there is persistent discomfort, complex work demands, non-standard equipment, or a history of musculoskeletal issues.

Having trained internal assessors supported by external ergonomics expertise when required helps organisations maintain consistency, manage risk appropriately, and avoid both under- and over-intervention.

It also ensures that more complex cases are addressed efficiently, while routine DSE assessments continue to be managed in-house.

Please contact info@boyneergonomics.ie for more information.