Work Station Assessment

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Employee Work Pattern

• Estimate the percentage of time spent on word processing / date entry / emails etc

• Estimate the time spent on other desk related tasks

• Estimate the percentage of time spent on the telephone

• Estimate the percentage of time spent at meetings, away from desk etc...

• Does the employee have a variety of tasks that allow movement from a static position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If YES.... Does the employee have some control over the order in which the tasks are completed

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the assessor explained the importance of taking short rest breaks?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the workstation layout be set up to suit the user?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Personal Factors

• Does the employee report any discomfort or pain?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there a previous or related injury

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does he employee wear glasses for computer work? - do they need their eyes tested ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Chair

• Can the chair be correctly adjusted from a seated position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the user get close to the workstation without impediment (chair arms fit under desk, plenty of clear leg room etc..)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the seat height and tilt adjusted so that the users thighs are parallel to the floor.<br>Feet are resting on the floor or footrest

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Chair height is such that the angle between upper and lower arms is more or equal when arms are hanging naturally with hands at the keyboard

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the backrest at the correct height as to support the lower back

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the chair have a stable 5 point base with casters

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the size of the seat and backrest suitable for the users stature?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the chair be adjusted for height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the chair adequately padded?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Footrest

• Is a footrest required to enable the employee to sit at their desk without pressure on the back of their thighs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Desk or Workstation

• Is the desk suitable for the work being performed?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are all items on the desk arranged so that there is minimum reaching for frequently used items

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the height suitable for the stature of the user?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there adequate room under the desk to allow safe leg movement for tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Computer

• Is the monitor placed directly in front of and at a comfortable distance from the user (approx at arms length)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the top of the monitor adjusted to 10-15 degrees below eye level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a laptop is used has it been set up for desktop use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the keyboard close to the front of the desk edge, directly in front of the user

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the keyboard feet maintained in the lowered position

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• If a wrist rest is used, is it only used for resting between keying?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the mouse suitable for use

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the mouse used with a combined hand wrist movement with hand and arm parallel to, but not touching the desk?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the mouse kept close to the keyboard on the same level?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Documents

• Is a suitable document holder available

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it placed in front of or close to the centre of the user?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a slope board available if required -for bulky documents

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Telephone

• Is the telephone placed on the opposite side of the desk to the dominate hand and close to the user?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is a headset available?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the user understand the damaging effects of cradling the handset or using poor posture while on he phone?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Layout / Storage

• Is there sufficient storage space at the workstation

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the floors clear of trip hazards?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the sharp corners of furniture etc, situated to avoid a hazard when passing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are electrical connections and cords in a safe location and condition (tagged & tested)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Lighting

• Does the lighting level appear to be satisfactory?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there gear on the screen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are ther reflections from work surfaces, windows, lights etc..

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is task lighting required - lamps etc....

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environment

• Does the noise level allow concentration?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there 4 square meters of floor space exclusive of furniture, fittings and equipment per person.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are carry bags, boxes, equipment or other objects an issue?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Manual Handling

• Has the employee received Manual Handling training, suitable for the users tasks

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are suitable mechanical aids provided if appropriate (stepladders, trolley, etc...)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Corrective Actions

• Detail any recommended corrective actions and their completion dates

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