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DSE Assessment

Risk Factors

Keyboards

  • Is the keyboard separate from the screen?

  • Does the keyboard tilt?

  • Is it possible to find a comfortable keying position?

  • Are the characters clear and readable?

Mouse, trackball etc

  • Is the device suitable for the tasks it is used for?

  • Is the device positioned close to the user?

  • Is there support for the device user’s wrist and forearm?

  • Does the device work smoothly at a speed that suits the user?

Display Screens

  • Are the characters clear and readable?

  • Is the text size comfortable to read?

  • Is the image stable, ie free of flicker and jitter?

  • Is the screen’s specification suitable for its intended use?

  • Are the brightness and/or contrast adjustable?

  • Dose the screen swivel and tilt?

  • Is the screen free from glare and reflections?

  • Are adjustable window coverings provided and in adequate condition?

Software

  • Is the software suitable for the task?

Furniture

  • Is the chair adjusted correctly?

  • Is the small of the back supported by the chair’s backrest?

  • Are forearms horizontal and eyes at roughly the same height as the top of the DSE?

  • Are feet flat on the floor, without too much pressure from the seat on the backs of the legs?

Environment

  • Is there enough room to change position and vary movement?

  • Is the lighting suitable, e.g. not too bright or too dim to work comfortably?

  • Does the air feel comfortable?

  • Are levels of heat comfortable?

  • Are levels of noise comfortable?

Final questions to users

  • Has the checklist covered all the problems you may have working with DSE?

  • Have you experienced any discomfort or other symptoms which could attribute to working with DSE?

  • Does you take regular breaks working away from DSE?

  • Notes for questions above:

Declaration:

  • DSE User's Signature

  • Date:

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