This course is designed to teach the learner:

• What the fundamental legal requirements
 are in regard to the use of display screens in the workplace
• How to determine if himself/herself or others meet the requirements of a defined DSE user
• Proper ergonomic practices, workspace setup, and space factors that are to be observed in a DSE work station
• When and how often appropriate breaks and preventative measures should be used to avoid work related injury; as well as a general understanding of ergonomic practices that affect a person's body throughout the work day

Following the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

• Define an employee as a user of DSE
• Identify changes in their current work habits to further reduce risk of glare, reflection, and intrusive light.
• Note the characteristics of a screen display that may predispose them to eye strain.
• List 4-5 examples of good ergonomic practices during typing or using a mouse.
• • Schedule appropriate breaks to reduce physical or eye strain.