Title Page
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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Personnel
ERGONOMIC SELF ASSESSMENT
Working environment and conditions
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Is there sufficient lighting for the detail of work required?
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Is the temperature at a comfortable level?
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Is the noise level at a comfortable level?
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Is the area well ventilated?
Working Area
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Is the work area (desk) large enough to hold all equipment and allow you to work comfortably?
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The areas is free from any trip hazards from cables, cords or any other objects?
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There are adequate storage facilities for files and documents?
Chair
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The height of the chair is easily adjustable?
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The chair has lumber support?
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The chair is in good condition with no rips or tears?
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The chair is stable with a five point base and castor wheels?
Seating Position
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I am able to sit with both feet on the floor, lower legs vertical and thighs horizontal?
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I sit with a straight back and no slouching?
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I look straight ahead at the terminal and with no reduction of the head and neck for long periods of time?
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I have regular breaks way from the seated position by standing and/or stretching?
Computer Screen & Keyboard
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The computer screen is set at a height where the middle of the screen is at eye level?
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The screen monitor is at least 600mm away?
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The keyboard is in a position that allows my forearms and wrists to be in a straight position?
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Any mouse available is close to the keyboard and any mouse pad available has wrist support?
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Any document holder available is situated close to the computer terminal and requires minimal head/neck movement?