DSE Workstation Assessment

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Display screen(s) - where multiple screens are used each screen must be assessed

• Is the monitor a suitable height and distance?

  Good

  Fair

  Poor

  N/A

• Is the text on the screen easy to read?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the image on the screen stable (free from flicker and jitter)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the screen suitable for its intended use?<br>(e.g. An application with intensive graphic work is required may require a larger screen)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the operator know how to adjust brightness and contrast?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the monitor be moved to suitable height and distance?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the screen free from glare and reflections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Keyboard

• Is the keyboard separate from the screen?<br>This is a requirement, unless the task makes it impracticable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the keyboard tilt?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the keyboard properly located?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the characters on the keys easily readable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mouse

• Is the mouse properly located?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Software

• Is the software trouble-free for the user?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Furniture

• Is there support for the users wrist and forearm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the work surface large enough for all the necessary equipment, papers etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the user comfortably reach all the equipment and papers they need to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surfaces free from glare and reflection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the seat suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the seat stable?<br>Is the seat of 5-castor type?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the seat have working:<br>- seat back height and tilt adjustment<br>- seat height adjustment<br>- swivel mechanism<br>- castors or glides

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor under the workstation free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environment

• Is the lighting suitable?<br>Not too bright or not to dim to work comfortably

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the air feel comfortable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the levels of heat comfortable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the levels of noise comfortable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Posture

• Does the user have a good keyboard technique?<br>Good technique prevents<br>-hands bent at the wrist<br>-hitting the keys too hard<br>-over stretching the fingers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the seat adjusted correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the small of the operators back supported by seat's backrest?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the forearms horizontal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Misc

• Has the user's experience using the computer been problem free?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the operator been free of discomfort when using the computer?<br>re: numbness and tingling in hands or arms<br>- dry sore eyes<br>- stress and tension<br>-headaches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the user able to take regular breaks away from the VDU?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Notes: