One Day IOSH Approved DSE Assessor Training Course

The DSE Assessor Training Course can be delivered remotely via Zoom, at one of our training venues in Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Birmingham, or directly at your own business premises. The course material is fully approved by IOSH, so you can rest assured it meets the highest professional development standards.

This one day course, accredited by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to conduct comprehensive workstation risk assessments for your employees.

You will be able to identify the most appropriate equipment for specific chronic health and musculoskeletal issues, as well as for pregnant individuals and home workers.

Angela Hinton, a physiotherapist with over 30 years of experience and the director of Fit4Work, will deliver the course, sharing her extensive knowledge and expertise from conducting workstation risk assessments.

Topics Covered in Your DSE Assessor Training Course

  • What does DSE stand for, and who qualifies as a user?
  • What are the assessor’s responsibilities, and what must the employer do to enable assessors to perform their duties effectively?
  • What are the Display Screen Equipment Regulations?
  • Anatomy: the effects of poor sitting posture on the spine, pelvis, and shoulder joints.
  • Which equipment best suits specific conditions, such as disc prolapse, tennis elbow, carpal tunnel syndrome, and De Quervain’s tendonitis?
  • How to effectively manage pregnant women and individuals with disabilities.
  • How to identify the correct sitting posture, followed by proper positioning of the office chair.

  • Proper workstation setup should consider chair height, sitting posture, monitor height, and the positioning of the mouse, keyboard, and document holder.

  • How to position the office chair correctly.
  • How to conduct the workstation risk assessment.
  • Trainees will perform a video analysis of four real-life individuals working at their workstations, highlighting improper seating/posture, equipment positioning, etc.
  • The end-of-course assessment consists of a multi-format question paper, for which a 60% pass mark is required, and a practical paper, which also requires a 60% pass mark.
  • This accredited DSE assessor training course is validated and assessed by the Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, the professional body for health and safety professionals.
  • Real-life case studies enhance trainees’ skills in becoming proficient DSE ergonomic workstation risk assessors. The course is engaging, informative, innovative, and enjoyable.

Course Costs

£260 per person

Delivered in-person at our venues

£220 per person

Delivered online via Zoom
(No VAT is Payable)

Key Course Benefits

  • Worldwide Recognised Certificate
  • Caters to beginners and experienced assessors.
  • Two end-of-course assessment papers (theory and practical) require a 60% pass mark on both papers.
  • Includes a comprehensive training manual and a workstation risk assessment template form.
  • Save on the cost of employing external DSE Assessors
  • Helps your company comply with DSE regulations
  • Reduces the chance of work-related injuries, staff sickness and the resulting consequences

DSE Assessor Training Course – Outcomes:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Demonstrate how to carry out an effective DSE assessment in accordance with the Display Screen Equipment Regulations.

  • State the key requirements of UK DSE legislation, including provisions for mobile workers, home workers, and expectant mothers.

  • Identify and analyse potential health risks arising from poor workstation setup, posture, or task design.

  • Demonstrate how to adjust a workstation and chair to achieve correct sitting posture and ergonomic alignment.

  • Recommend suitable ergonomic equipment to support employees with different musculoskeletal issues or chronic conditions.

  • Complete and record DSE assessments using appropriate documentation and tools to ensure compliance with legislation.

The benefits of training employees to be DSE Assessors:

  • Reduces the chance of work-related injuries, staff sickness and the resulting consequences
  • Improves employee morale
  • Save on the cost of employing external DSE Assessors
  • Helps your company comply with DSE regulations

Common questions about our DSE Assessor Training Course

The IOSH Approved DSE Assessor Training course is for anyone who has been nominated to carry out workstation risk assessments on behalf of their company, e.g. occupational health advisers, line managers, supervisors, HR officers or health and safety officers.

It is assumed that delegates have no prior experience; however, the course is also suitable for current DSE assessors who wish to refresh or consolidate their knowledge, confidence, and expertise.

Our DSE Assessor Training Course, whether delivered at one of our venues or online via Zoom, is one full day (6 hours of teaching time).

The DSE Assessor Course can be delivered remotely, online via Zoom, or at one of our partner venues in Leeds, Manchester, Newcastle or Birmingham. Please check our website for upcoming availability. Zoom DSE Assessor Training Courses can be booked online via our website; during the checkout, three dates suitable for you can be selected. Our team will look to confirm your online training date within 2 business days.

Be sure to sign up to our newsletter or check our online booking page to see where we’re next running the IOSH Approved DSE Assessor Training Course at a venue near you.

The course is both theory-based and practical.

Throughout the day, your employees will be tested with open questions, group discussions and demonstrations.

Participants will complete two assessment papers at the end of the day.

A comprehensive training manual will be provided along with a customisable electronic assessment form template for your employees to adapt and use when conducting their own assessments.

Angela Hinton, a Chartered Physiotherapist with over 20 years’ of experience of treating musculoskeletal and work-based injuries. Angela regularly carries out standard and advanced DSE risk assessments for companies across the country, including the DWP, UK Border Force and HMRC.

Angela (Bsc Hons), holds a TechIOSH membership, and holds an accredited level three qualification.

The Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) is the world’s Chartered body for safety and health professionals. Above CPD and other accreditations, IOSH is the most authoritative, credible, and esteemed accreditation available for organisations and professionals in the health care, and health and safety sectors.

As the largest membership body for health and safety professionals, IOSH advise governments, NGOs and policymakers, and champion occupational safety and health causes and advocate for change.

IOSH are an awarding organisation for occupational safety and health qualifications, and we’re proud that our DSE Assessor Training course is approved by the organisation that helps to shape the future of these professions.

IOSH Approved DSE Assessor Courses Via Zoom

Our IOSH Approved DSE Assessor Training Course is also available live online via Zoom, giving you the flexibility to complete your training from any location while gaining the same recognised certification as the in-person course. The online sessions are fully interactive, allowing you to take part in live discussions and video-based assessments.

This one-day course provides everything you need to confidently assess workstations, identify risks, and make ergonomic recommendations that improve comfort and productivity. Whether supporting office-based teams, home workers, or employees with specific needs, you’ll gain the practical knowledge to promote wellbeing and compliance across your organisation.

Interested in attending online, via Zoom?

Interested in attending in-person?

Get in touch to book your place on our next DSE Assessor Training Course today.

In person: £260.00 (No VAT)

Online, via Zoom: £220.00 (No VAT)

For more than 20 years, Chartered Physiotherapist and Fit4Work Director Angela Hinton has been helping organisations across the UK create safer, healthier work environments. Her DSE Assessor training combines expert knowledge with a practical, engaging approach that earns lasting results.

“Excellent course, no hesitation in recommending Angela. Very knowledgeable.”

E. Kelly, Training Advisor, Simpsons Ltd

“Great course, learnt a lot, especially about how injuries occur.”

A. Lee, Health and Safety Advisor

“Really enjoyed the course, very informative. Thank you, Angela.”

D. Skelton, Health and Safety Manager

“I learnt such a lot in only two days. I’ve started training some of the staff on our team and it’s going really well. Thank you for coming out to train me.”

Yasmin Ali

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