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Client / Site
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Conducted on
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Prepared by
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Personnel
ERGONOMIC 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 the person 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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The person is able to sit with both feet on the floor, lower legs vertical and thighs horizontal?
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The person sits with a straight back and no slouching?
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The person looks straight ahead at the computer screen to minimise head and neck movements ?
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The person has regular breaks away from the seated position by standing and/or stretching at least every 30 minute?
Computer Screen & Keyboard
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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.
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The computer screen is at least 600mm away and is at a height where the middle of the screen is at eye level?
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The keyboard is in a position that allows 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 screen and requires minimal head/neck movement?
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