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Quiz: Test your knowledge on DSE

30th August 201910th September 2019 by Eve Johnson

It is important to be up to date with your knowledge on DSE, so that you and others around you can be in a safe working environment. Have a go at our quiz and see if your knowledge is up to date!

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How should a mouse be used safely?

Worker using mouse and keyboard

By gripping onto it tightly

By stretching out one arm

By positioning the mouse close to the keyboard, so that it is easy to reach, and can be used with a straight wrist

By pressing the buttons hard

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following is not a musculoskeletal injury, resulting from display screen equipment (DSE) work?

Visual fatigue

Trapped nerves (e.g. in the back)

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS), which is an upper limb disorder

Peritendinitis (i.e. acute muscle fatigue)

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following is not classified as a workstation?

Worker typing on keyboard

Mobile workers

Home workers

Persons situated in a fixed workplace

Display screen equipment (DSE) provided for public use (e.g. a cash machine, or computer in a library)

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following is not a display screen equipment (DSE) assessor’s responsibility?

Workers talking

Working through the checklist, discussing each risk factor, and clarifying any uncertainties

Recognising risky workstations, environments and work practices

Employing DSE users

Providing training and feedback to users

Correct! Wrong!

Does a record of the risk assessment need to be kept?

Workers sat talking

No, never

Yes, every time

No, unless the users want to keep a copy

Yes, if there are 5 or more persons employed

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following environmental factors is more likely to present a negative effect to display screen equipment (DSE) users?

Workstation

Noise from the wind

Rain

Radiation from overhead cables

Noise from nearby printers

Correct! Wrong!

Which of the following is not a control measure, to reduce the risk of theft and mugging?

Worker at her desk

Using a laptop in a public place

Lone workers to avoid carrying or using equipment in areas, where theft or mugging is likely

Avoid leaving or using portable DSE equipment in a parked car

Avoid carrying around portable display screen equipment (DSE) equipment in luggage with the manufacturer or brand printed on it

Correct! Wrong!

Quiz: Test your knowledge on DSE

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Eve Johnson

Eve has worked at CPD from the start, she helps with uploading the courses, writing blogs, as well as supporting students with any problems they may have. Eve is also available on the online chat, to help people decide what course will be best for them. Eve is also doing an apprenticeship in Business Administration Level 3. Outside of work Eve likes to buy anything with flamingos on it, spend time with her partner, catching up with friends, going to the gym and looking after her pet rabbit Luna.

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