ERGONOMIC INSPECTION - CHECKLIST

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Personnel

Working environment and conditions

• Is there sufficient lighting for the detail of work required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the temperature at a comfortable level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the noise level at a comfortable level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the area well ventilated?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Working Area

• Is the work area (desk) large enough to hold all equipment and allow the person to work comfortably?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The areas is free from any trip hazards from cables, cords or any other objects?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• There are adequate storage facilities for files and documents?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chair

• The height of the chair is easily adjustable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The chair has lumber support?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The chair is in good condition with no rips or tears?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The chair is stable with a five point base and castor wheels?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Seating Position

• The person is able to sit with both feet on the floor, lower legs vertical and thighs horizontal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The person sits with a straight back and no slouching?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The person looks straight ahead at the computer screen to minimise head and neck movements ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The person has regular breaks away from the seated position by standing and/or stretching at least every 30 minute?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Computer Screen & Keyboard

• A computer screen is available for data entry and any constant reading over regular periods of more than 20 minutes and a stand alone laptop is not used.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The computer screen is at least 600mm away and is at a height where the middle of the screen is at eye level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• The keyboard is in a position that allows forearms and wrists to be in a straight position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any mouse available is close to the keyboard and any mouse pad available has wrist support?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Any document holder available is situated close to the computer screen and requires minimal head/neck movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

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