UOB ASSESSMENT of a COMPUTER WORKSTATION

• Document No.

• Assessment title

• Audit Title

• Computer workstation location

• Responsible department

• Assessment date

  Date

• Prepared by

COMPUTER USER DETAILS

• Name

• Work email

• Work phone number

PLACE OF WORK

• Department

• Work location

• Type of computer work performed

• Relationship to University

  Employee of UoB

  Student Undergraduate in UoB

  Student Postgraduate at UoB

  Contractor at UoB

  Other relationship to UoB

• Immediate line manager(s)
  (Manager who can action any recommendations)

line manager

• Line manager

COMPUTER HISTORY

• Has a computer workstation assessment been completed by the department

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Suffered discomfort or problem working at this computer workstation

  NO

  YES

• Suffered discomfort or ergonomic problem while working on another computer workstation

  NO

  YES

• Suffering from a medical condition or complaint which needs to be taken into account in the assessment

  NO

  YES

• Additional details of medical conditions and the effects these have

CONDITIONS

• Medical condition details

COMPUTER DISPLAY SCREEN PERFORMANCE

• Screen image is clear and readable

  YES

  NO

• Screen image free from glare & reflections<br>(consider both artificial and natural light sources)

  YES

  NO

• Blinds fitted to prevent screen glare & reflection and control contrast between screen & surroundings

  YES

  NO

• Screen brightness & contrast can be adjusted by the computer user

  YES

  NO

• Screen can swivel & tilt<br>(If the screen is a flat screen, then the ability to swivel is not usually important and can be ignored)

  YES

  NO

• Screen specification suitable for the intended use

  YES

  NO
Notes

• Notes

COMPUTER KEYBOARD

• Keyboard can tilt to provide a sloped face

  YES

  NO

• Keyboard characters are clear & readable

  YES

  NO

• Keyboard keys are fully functioning

  YES

  NO
Notes

• Notes

MOUSE OR EQUIVALENT DEVICE

• Mouse suitable for the user and the tasks performed.<br>(Give due consideration the size of the mouse and the shape of the mouse relative to the users dominant hand)

  YES

  NO

• Mouse works smoothly at a speed that suits the user and the tasks performed

  YES

  NO

• Mouse settings can be adjusted for speed and responsivness

  YES

  NO
Notes

• Notes

SEATING

• The seat is in general good condition and intact

  YES

  NO

• The seat has an adjustable height mechanism; the mechanism works and holds the seat at the desired height

  YES

  NO

• The seat has a back support adjustable for height and tilt; the mechanisms work and hold the back support in the desired position

  YES

  NO

• Seat arms can be adjusted for height and/or tilt

  YES

  NO

  N/A

• Seat swivels freely without sticking

  YES

  NO

• Seat fitted with a five leg base equipped with castors or glides; castors and glides all work smoothly

  YES

  NO
Notes

• Notes

FURNITURE

• Work surface is large enough for the tasks commonly performed

  YES

  NO
Notes

• Notes

COMPUTER SOFTWARE

• Software is suitable for the tasks to be perfomed

  YES

  NO

• Software can be used by the user

  YES

  NO
Notes

• Notes

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• Lighting level suitable for the work undertaken

  YES

  NO

• Temperature suitable for the work undertaken

  YES

  NO

• Noise level suitable for the type of work undertyaken

  YES

  NO

• Air quality satisfactory for the type of work undertaken

  YES

  NO
Notes

• Notes

WORKING POSITION & WORKING PRACTICES

• Sufficient space to change position during the working day

  YES

  NO

• Chair adjusted correctly

  YES

  NO

• Chair comfortable for the user

  YES

  NO

• Chair supports small of the users back

  YES

  NO

• Chair set to give a comfortable keying position

  YES

  NO

• The top the screen is roughly eye level,<br>when the chair is adjusted correctly and the user is in a comfortable keying position, <br>

  YES

  NO

• The feet can be placed flat on the floor (or flat on a foot rest),<br>when the chair is adjusted correctly and the user is in a comfortable keying position, <br>

  YES

  NO

• There is support for the users forearm & wrist<br>when the chair is adjusted correctly and the user is in a comfortable keying position, <br>

  YES

  NO

• The mouse is positioned within easy reach, as close to the users midline as possible

  YES

  NO

• The user has regular changes of activity or breaks away from the computer<br>(about 10 minutes in each hour)

  YES

  NO
Notes

• Notes

FINAL QUESTIONS

• Are there any other factors that need to be taken into account by this assessment

  NO

  YES

• User is aware of entitlement to periodic eyesight testing

  YES

  NO
Notes

• Notes

SIGNATURES

• Assessor

  Sign

• Workstation user

  Sign

• Others present

others present

• Others present

  Sign

• The following recommendations are made to remedy the problems found during the assessment

• Enter recommendations

recommendation

• Recommendation title

• Action to be taken

  HIGH PRIORITY

  MEDIUM PRIORITY

  LOW PRIORITY

  ADVICE ONLY

• Recommendation for

• Deadline for completion

  Date

• Recommendations made by

  Sign