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  • ASSESSMENT TITLE

  • LOCATION WHERE ASSESSMENT IS CONDUCTED

  • ASSESSMENT CONDUCTED ON

  • ASSESSMENT TEAM MEMBERS

Display Screen

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Can the user control the pace of the software?

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Noise

  • Do noise from adjacent work stations and or other equipment cause distraction?

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Heat

  • Can heat from adjacent work stations and or other equipment be noticed?

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Humidity

  • Is the temperature sufficiently adequate and comfortable?

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  • Is the ventilation sufficiently adequate and comfortable?

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General Safety

  • 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

  • Has the worker been given all available information relating to the safe use of display screen equipment?

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Training

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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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  • Supplementary Photos

  • Site Manager

  • Inspection Auditor 1

  • Inspection Auditor 2

  • Time/Date

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