VDU Instructor & Assessor Training
This is a one-day course designed to enable the course participants to perform risk assessments in the use, ergonomics and management of VDU’s in the office and to fulfill their statutory obligations in this regard.
Course Objectives:
On completion of this course participants will be able to:
- List the duties defined in the General Applications Regulations 2007, Chapter 5 Display Screen Equipment
- Understand the factors that constitute an assessment: equipment, work area, work posture, noise, glare, work chair, heat, humidity, lighting, manual handling etc.
- Understand ergonomic factors and VDU workstation layout: area – minimum requirements, housekeeping, clutter and trip hazards.
- Appreciate the postural implications of VDU workstations and the implications of work-related musculo-skeletal problems or diseases
- Carry out VDU workstation assessments and advise operators on safe methods of work

Testimonials
Excellent
Dave - CGI
Good course, nice pace, not too formal
Barry - Laya Healthcare
Very professional, well presented
Patrick - Schuf Valve
Really enjoyed this refresher course, tutor excellent
Alan - Schuf Valve
Very good
Michael - Heineken
Excellent communication
John - Schuf Valve
Tutor was excellent, simple, clear & realistic
Sinead - Laya Healthcare
Was excellent to try out the fire extinguishers
G Kinston - Logitech
Very interesting & Helpful
Philip - FAS Cork
Very easy to understand – made very simple
Veronica - Laya Healthcare
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