Managers guide to using Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

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Our Guide to Using Display Screen Equipment (DSE) at Work provides comprehensive instructions for safe and ergonomic utilisation, promoting employee wellbeing.

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Managers guide to using Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

DSE, or Display Screen Equipment, refers to any device that has a screen, such as a computer monitor, laptop, or tablet. Using DSE for extended periods can cause a range of health issues, including eye strain, headaches, neck and shoulder pain, and back pain. Therefore, it is essential to use DSE correctly to minimise the risk of developing these issues. Here's a guide to using DSE at work:

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Specifications
Access 12 months, with updates
Length 2 pages • 410 words
Jurisdiction England, Wales, Scotland
Based on UK law, ACAS guidance
Last update 26/09/2026
Update reason ACAS guidance update.
Next review 26/03/2027
Delivery & Format Instant digital delivery, .doc · .pdf · .txt · email

What is a managers guide to using display screen equipment (DSE)?

An employer should have a guide to using DSE at work because it is their responsibility to ensure the health and safety of their employees while they work. Prolonged use of DSE can lead to a range of health issues, including eye strain, headaches, neck and shoulder pain, and back pain, which can affect an employee's productivity and quality of work.

By providing a guide to using DSE, an employer can help their employees to use DSE correctly, reducing the risk of developing these issues and promoting a safe and healthy workplace.

Regulations such as the Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992 in the UK, require employers to assess the risks associated with DSE use and take steps to prevent or reduce them. This includes providing training and information to employees on how to use DSE safely and comfortably. A guide to using DSE can help employers to meet their legal obligations and promote a culture of health and safety in the workplace.

HR considerations

UK employment law and best practice

This template is designed to support the process, but the document should be used alongside the relevant HR procedure and applied to the circumstances of the individual case.

  • Display Screen Equipment Regulations 1992 (DSE Regulations): This regulation sets out the legal requirements for employers to assess and manage the risks associated with DSE use, including the provision of training and information to employees on how to use DSE safely.

  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974: This act requires employers to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of their employees, including providing a safe working environment and equipment, such as DSE.

  • Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999: This regulation requires employers to carry out risk assessments to identify and manage health and safety risks in the workplace, including those associated with DSE use.

  • Personal Protective Equipment at Work Regulations 1992: This regulation requires employers to provide suitable personal protective equipment (PPE) where necessary to protect employees from health and safety risks in the workplace, including those associated with DSE use.

  • Working Time Regulations 1998: This regulation sets limits on the amount of time employees can work, including the use of DSE, to prevent health and safety risks associated with fatigue and stress. It also requires employers to provide regular breaks and rest periods for employees who use DSE regularly.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this in my small business?

Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.

Is it compliant with 2026 UK employment law?

Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.

Can I customise it for my organisation?

Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.

Do I get instant access to it?

Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable format (such as .doc or .xls) so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.

What if I need more help, not just this template?

If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Managers guide to using Display Screen Equipment (DSE), along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.

Why should I use this Managers guide to using Display Screen Equipment (DSE), and not AI to generate it?

AI can produce a document quickly, but effective HR documentation needs to be more than well-written words. It needs to reflect relevant UK employment law, HR best practice, practical considerations and the circumstances in which it will be used. These resources have been professionally developed around that wider HR context, drawing on extensive practical experience, rather than simply generating a generic document from a prompt.

How this content is developed and reviewed

The Managers guide to using Display Screen Equipment (DSE) is developed using a practical HR methodology that considers current UK employment legislation, ACAS guidance, CIPD good practice and the real-world HR process it supports. Templates and supporting information are regularly reviewed and updated, with additional reviews triggered by significant changes to legislation, guidance or established HR practice, helping ensure each document remains practical, relevant and suitable for UK employers.

About the author

Darryl Horn, Chartered HR Director

Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles.

He has extensive practical experience of managing training and induction HR processes and founded hrdocbox to provide businesses with practical, professionally developed HR resources grounded in UK employment law and best practice.

HRDocBox has been creating practical UK HR documents since 2009.

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