Course Details: 

VDU Assessors - This course is designed to provide the underpinning knowledge necessary for participants to be able to carry out assessments of workstations that comply with the requirements of the Regulations and help ensure safety of computer users.

Objective:

To give candidates the knowledge and confidence required to be able to carry out practical assessments on VDU equipment, and to be familiar with the main legal responsibilities of employers, employees and others on health and safety with regard to these.

Programme:

• Definition of user and operator
• Assessment procedure
• Analysis of work stations
• Lighting requirements
• Eye defects
• Health & Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations

Who should attend? 

This VDU Assessors training is intended for employees / office managers who have a good understanding of Health and safety in the workplace and wish to conduct Visual Display Unit Assessments in accordance with the requirements of the 2007 General Application Regulations. 

Pre-Course Requirements:

None 

Assessment / Certification:  

On successful completion of this course, delegates will receive an IOSH VDU Assessor Certificate

Duration:

1 Day

Participation:

Maximum of 12