Key terms
DSE awareness: key terms
Plain-English definitions of the words used in the course. In the lessons, tap any underlined term to read its definition without leaving the page.
8 terms, United Kingdom version
- 20-20-20 rule
- Every 20 minutes, look at something about 20 feet (6 metres) away for 20 seconds, to rest the eyes.
- DSE
- Screens used for work, such as computers, laptops, tablets and smartphones.
- DSE assessment
- A check of a person's workstation and work pattern to find and reduce DSE risks.
- DSE user
- A worker who uses DSE regularly as a significant part of their normal work. In the UK, this usually means daily use for continuous periods of an hour or more.
- Footrest
- A support for the feet when they do not reach the floor comfortably.
- Glare
- Bright light shining on or reflecting from a screen, which makes it hard to read and strains the eyes.
- RSI
- Pain or injury in the muscles, tendons or nerves from repeated movements such as typing.
- Workstation
- The screen, keyboard, mouse, desk, chair and surrounding space a person uses for DSE work.
These terms come from the United Kingdom version of the course. See what the course covers.