DSE Assessment

• Conducted on

  Date

• Assessed by

• Location
  Address

• Work station

• We have provided this questionnaire to assess the risk to employees who use VDU's for more than one hour per day as part of their duties. This questionnaire will be kept and reviewed as part of the risk assessment process and complies with the Health and Safety (Display Screen Equipment) Regulations 1992

Training and Information

• Do you understand the risks of display screen equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you know how to adjust your work station?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Posture

• Can you sit comfortably and easily change your posture?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can you adjust your equipment to a comfortable viewing position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can you place your feet firmly on the ground?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Workstations and Surfaces

• Have you arranged the workstation to suit your specific requirements?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there sufficient space in front of the keyboard to support your hands and forearms?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you have sufficient legroom

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is your workstation and surrounding area free from obstructions and hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does most of your work require you to read from hardcopy documents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If yes, do you require a stand or holder?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Display Screen

• Is the information displayed on your screen clear and easy to read e.g. text size?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Do you know how to adjust the text size?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the brightness and contrast be adjusted easily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is your station free from reflective glare?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the image on the screen , stable and free from flicker?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the monitor swivel adequately in each direction?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are window coverings available to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Keyboard

• Is the keyboard separate from the screen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the tilt of the keyboard be altered/adjusted to find a comfortable typing position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the key symbols easy to read?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there enough space to rest the hands in front of the keyboard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mouse

• Is the device suitable to task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the device positioned close to the user?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the users wrist supported?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the device run smoothly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the user know how to adjust the settings for speed and accuracy

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Furniture

• is the chair comfortable and can the height and backrest be adjusted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can all adjustments be made easily?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the small of the back supported?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the desk space large enough for all equipment and space to manoeuvre?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the chair stable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the top of the VDU roughly the height as the eyes?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the feet flat on the floor without too much pressure from the seat?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environment

• Has your equipment been situated to avoid direct glare?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the light allow you to work comfortably?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all levels of noise, light and heat comfortable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the above be adjusted?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the air feel comfortable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Commnets

• Do you know who to contact if you experience problems with your workstation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are there any other issues you wish to raise?

Signatures

• User

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• Assessor

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