VDU / DSE & Ergonomics Training Ireland | Office & Industrial Workstation Safety
Prevent Injury, Improve Comfort, Meet Legal Requirements with Safety Squad
Under the Safety, Health and Welfare at Work (General Application) Regulations 2007, employers are required to protect employees who use display screen equipment (DSE) or visual display units (VDUs) as part of their work. This includes both office-based and non-office roles.
Safety Squad provides two certified training options to meet workplace needs — one for office staff using DSE and one for ergonomic risk management in industrial, transport, and manufacturing settings.
Why VDU / Ergonomics Training Is Important
- Required under Irish health and safety legislation
- Prevents long-term injuries like back pain, eye strain, and RSI
- Helps staff adjust their workstations for comfort and productivity
- Reduces absenteeism, sick leave, and workplace injury claims
- Supports health and safety compliance and risk assessments
- Covered by €6.5 million professional indemnity insurance
Training Options
VDU / DSE Training – Office-Based Staff
- For employees working with computers, monitors, or laptops
- Covers DSE regulations, workstation posture, screen distance, breaks
- Teaches safe setup of monitors, keyboards, chairs, and lighting
- Includes self-assessment tools and corrective action guidance
- Suitable for remote, hybrid, and on-site office staff
- Certification provided on completion
Ergonomics Training – Manufacturing, Transport & Manual Work Environments
- For staff in production, warehousing, transport, or field-based roles
- Covers ergonomic risks related to repetitive tasks, heavy tools, and awkward postures
- Teaches risk assessment, injury prevention, workstation modifications
- Includes stretching techniques, environmental factors, and equipment tips
- Supports compliance in high-risk industries
- Certification provided on completion
Why Choose Safety Squad
- Over 800 five-star Google reviews – Ireland’s trusted safety partner
- €6.5 million insurance cover – full professional indemnity
- Qualified ergonomic and safety professionals deliver all training
- One provider for all your workplace safety needs
- Digital materials, QR code registration, and assessments included
- Online and face-to-face training available nationwide
Call to Action: Squad Goals = Saves Lives
Ergonomic injuries cost time, health, and money. Our VDU and Ergonomics Training helps protect your team while boosting comfort, productivity, and compliance.
Book your VDU / DSE or Ergonomics Training course with Safety Squad today.
Training Delivery Options
- Face-to-face delivery at your workplace or Safety Squad training centres
- Online training with full certification for remote and hybrid teams
- Includes QR code registration and downloadable training resources
Why Customers Choose Safety Squad
- Tailored training for office and industrial environments
- Choose the right course for the needs of each employee group
- Bundle with manual handling, first aid, or chemical safety for savings
- Celebrating 10 years in 2026 of creating safer workplaces across Ireland
- Trusted by businesses of all sizes in healthcare, logistics, manufacturing, and more
- Full training, consultancy, and compliance support from one provider
More Than Just Ergonomics
Our clients also choose Safety Squad for:
- Ergonomic risk assessments and workstation evaluations
- Full safety training and consulting programmes
- Online store at safetysquad.shop for ergonomic chairs, footrests, PPE and signage
- Fire and emergency training via firesquad.ie
- Safety Squad App for managing training, assessments, and compliance logs