Work with Display Screen Equipment Health and Safety Regulations 1992 (amended 2002) Guidance on work with display screens (visual display units). it also gives advice on how to avoid the health risks associated with screen-based work, which can include musculoskeletal disorders, visual fatigue and mental stress. The Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992 (amended 2002) & Ergonomic Factors in the Workplace What are the health risks with DSE? Some workers may experience fatigue, eye strain, upper limb problems and backache from overuse or improper use of DSE. These problems can also be experienced from poorly designed workstations or work environments. The causes may not always be obvious and can be due to a combination of factors. Introduction These Regulations only apply to employers whose workers regularly use DSE as a significant part of their normal work (daily, for continuous periods of an hour or more). https://watmos.simplyhas.com/e-learning/pdfs/indg36.pdf What is DSE? DSE are devices or equipment that have an alphanumeric or graphic display screen and includes display screens, laptops, touch screens and other similar devices.