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ASSESSMENT TITLE
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LOCATION WHERE ASSESSMENT IS CONDUCTED
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Display Screen
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Is the user an appropriate distance from the screen?
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Is the screen adequate?
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Are all the characters on the screen well defined and clearly formed of adequate size and spacing?
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Are the images on the screen stable and free from flicker?
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Can the screen brightness and contrast be adjusted for visual comfort?
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Can the screen tilt and swivel?
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Is the screen free from glare or reflections?
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Keyboard
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Is the keyboard tilt able and separate from the screen?
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Does the keyboard have a non-reflective surface?
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Are the characters clearly defined on the keyboard?
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Are the positions of the keys on the keyboard comfortable to use?
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The Desk
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Is the work desk or surface large enough to accommodate all of the equipment?
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Are the surfaces non-reflective?
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Is there a document holder available?
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The Chair
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Is the work chair stable?
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Does the work chair allow freedom of movement?
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Can the work chair be adjusted for height?
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Can the work chair back rest be adjusted for height and tilt?
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Can both feet be placed flat on the floor when seated at the workstation?
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Is there a foot rest provided?
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Space Requirements
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Is there sufficient space available to allow freedom of movement and change of position for the user?
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Can documents and telephone equipment be handled in comfort and without excessive stretching?
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Lighting
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Is the lighting adequate at the screen and in the area of the workstation?
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Does the screen attract reflections from artificial lights?
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Does the screen attract reflections from windows or normal daylight?
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Does the screen attract reflections from decor or other equipment?
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Do windows have fitted adjustable coverings to control daylight?
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Is the user in the correct position in relation to the window?
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Is the user in the correct position in relation to the artificial lighting?
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Software
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Can the user control the pace of the software?
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Noise
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Do noise from adjacent work stations and or other equipment cause distraction?
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Heat
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Can heat from adjacent work stations and or other equipment be noticed?
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Humidity
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Is the temperature sufficiently adequate and comfortable?
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Is the ventilation sufficiently adequate and comfortable?
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General Safety
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Are there electrical hazards, eg. worn or improperly connected cords?
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Are there trip hazards, eg. trailing cables?
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Is there clear and safe access/egress around the workstation?
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Are working surfaces adequate in strength and stability?
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Is the capacity for breaks or changes in work patterns permissible at this workstation?
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Is the printer in a well ventilated position not close to any individual?
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Is there a photocopier in the office?
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Is there a water station available?
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Information
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Has the worker been given all available information relating to the safe use of display screen equipment?
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Training
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Has adequate training been given of the possible risks arising from the use of display screen equipment?
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Has the operator been given adequate training in how to adjust the position of furniture and equipment at the workstation?
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Is the operator encouraged to take regular breaks from on-screen activities?
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Does the operator know how to use the brightness and contrast controls on his or her screen?
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Has the operator been trained in the importance of adopting a comfortable posture at the workstation?
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Is the operator trained in how to recognise visual or postural fatigue, and how to respond?
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User
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Does the user wear glasses?
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Does the user wear contact lenses?
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Does the user adopt the correct posture sitting/standing?
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Does the user adopt the correct positioning of the elbows when using the VDU?
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Has the user any medical issues that need to be considered?
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Safety/Emergency Equipment
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Is there a suitable first aid kit available?
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Is there a suitable fire extinguisher available?
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Is there a fire alarm fitted or a smoke alarm fitted?
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Sign Off
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Photograph of the work area
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Person assessed, signature
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Assessor Signature
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