Visual Display Unit (VDU) + Workstation Assessment

• Name

• Site conducted

  Select

• Date

  Date

• Prepared by

• INSTRUCTIONS:
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  1. Answer the applicable questions.
  2. Click Add photos and notes.
  3. To add a Corrective Measure click on "Add Action", provide a description, assign to a member, set priority and due date.
  4. Complete audit by providing digital signature.
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Employee Details

• Glasses/Contact Lenses

  Yes

  No

• Last Eye Test

  Date

• Height

• Dominant Hand

  Left

  Right

• Please select response

  Staff

  Contractor

• Do you use more than one computer at work

  Yes

  No

• How many

• Time on computer per day (hours)

• Do you use a laptop for work

  Yes

  No

• Do you work on a computer/laptop at home

  Select Laptop Computer Laptop computer with separate screen(s) keyboard and mouse Tablet PC Desktop PC

  • Laptop Computer
  • Laptop computer with separate screen(s) keyboard and mouse
  • Tablet PC
  • Desktop PC

Assessor’s Observation/Observed Risk Factors Prior To VDU Assessment

• Wrists/Forearms resting on edge of workstation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Slouched /poor posture

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Shoulders elevated when typing

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Hunched forward over keyboard or workstation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Feet supported when sitting (floor or footrest)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

ASSESSMENT – POST DEMONSTRATION

Chair

• Chair Type

• 1 Person has been instructed in chair adjustment and correct sitting posture for computer based work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2 Chair is stable, comfortable & allows easy freedom of movement

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3 Seat adjustable in height

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4 Backrest adjustable in both height and tilt

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5 Chair has a five star castor base

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6 Chair can be adjusted for optimal fit/comfort

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7 Armrests fitted and are adjustable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8 The person has demonstrated chair adjustment and correct sitting posture for computer based work

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Photo of the chair

  Media

Keyboard

• 1 Keyboard has a matt surface to avoid reflective glare

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2 Characters on the keyboard legible

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3 Keyboard is separate from the screen and adjustable in tilt

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4 Keyboard sits at an optimal height for keyboarding (e.g. 1- 2 cm below optimal seated elbow height)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

Mouse

• 1 % of time spent on mouse: 50 % 50

• 2 Mouse located close to the user (so elbow is close to the body)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3 Person can use the mouse keeping the wrist in a neutral posture (fingers in line with the forearm)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4 Sufficient space on the desk for comfortable mouse use.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

Display Screen

• 1 Screen(s) positioned directly in front and arms length from the user

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2 Screen free of flickers, damage, ghosting, discoloration with clear sharp characters brightness and contrast adjusted

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3 Screen free from reflective glare (Windows, Overhead light, other screens)<br>If in doubt, use a mirror to identify sources of glare.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4 Screen is height adjustable and can swivel & tilt to preferred position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5 How many Screens

• Comment

Work Postures (Seated)

• 1 Can the person adopt a neutral work posture when seated

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2 Feet resting flat on the floor / foot rest with knees slightly lower than hips

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3 Sitting with back pressed firmly up against backrest

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4 Visibly space between front edge of seat pan and the back of the knee

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5 Keyboard and mouse in primary zone on the workstation with enough space to opperate

  Select Yes No N/A

  • Yes
  • No
  • N/A

• 6 Wrists in a neutral posture while working

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7 Upper arms hanging relaxed at the side of the body, (elbows in by the ribs)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

Work Desk/Station

• 1 Is there adequate space

• - in front of the keyboard to support your hands and wrists (Forearms not resting on the edge of the workstation)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - on your desk surface for your equipment and work. (No clutter or excess paperwork, cables etc. Enough space for safe use of keyboard and mouse)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• - underneath your desk (user can stretch out and change their leg position while at the workstation)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2 Desk is at a suitable height for the user

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3 Can reach frequently used items (primary zone items i.e. phone)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4 Portable cables have up to date PAT stickers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Photo of the workstation

  Media

Environment

• 1. Current light levels at the workstation

• 2. Windows in the room fitted with suitable blinds/covering

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Work environment free from excessive noise or distractions

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4. Work environment free form equipment emitting excessive heat

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5. Work area temperature can be adjusted and is comfortable for user

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Comment

Wellbeing and Health

• 1. Work planned so that activities can be changed or a break can be taken from intensive screen and keyboard use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2. Person able to cope with their computer work without experiencing undue stress or tension

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3. Any discomfort or pain at present,

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Specify the pain or discomfort

• Please select response

  Wrist Or Hand

  Elbow

  Neck, Shoulder, Back

  Other

• What activities (work or non-work) cause the discomfort to increase

• What treatment, if any have you received for the pain or discomfort

Other Issues

• Does the person have any other problems / complaints related to:<br>- Unusual task demands<br>- Multiple screens at the same time<br>- Heavy lifting during the work day (boxes of paper, Water bottles)<br>- Having to reach or twist to get at frequently used items

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Describe the issues

Completion

• Referred to

  O H Specialist

  I.T.

  Facilities

  HR

  Other

• Please specify

• Is there any equipment you require which has come to light following the assessment

• Assessor

  Sign