Display Screen Equipment (DSE)

Display Screen Equipment  is a range of electrical display equipment that is most often part of a computer system.

Health effects of DSE

• Musculoskeletal disorders (hand, arm, shoulder & neck)
• Eye and eyesight problems ( temporary visual fatigue )
• Fatigue and stress (high speed , less breaks, lack of social interaction)

Other Minor or alleged health effects

• Epilepsy (a common chronic neurological disorder)
• Facial dermatitis (itching , reddening)
• Radiation on pregnant women –(stress)

Assessment of A Display Screen Equipment (DSE):

Equipment	Screen	Positioning, Character Definition, character stability
	Keyboard	Tiltable, character legibility
	Desk	Size, Matt surface
	Chair	Adjustable back and height, footrest available
Environment	Noise	Levels of noise not distractive
	Humidity	Low Humidity, less 40% Relative Humidity (RH), may cause sore eyes, facial acne
	Lighting	Levels appropriate, contrast between surroundings balanced
	Space	Adequate for work conducted
Person / Software Interface	Software	Easy to use
	Work rate	Not governed by software
	Monitoring	Operator/ User informed