Workstation Assessment

• Document No.

• Audit Title

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

1. Working Time

• 1.1 Daily number of hours spent working with DSE (approximately)

  2 hours or less daily

  4 hours or less daily

  6 hours or less daily

  More than 6 hours daily

2. Display Screen

• 2.1 Is at a comfortable height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.2 Can tilt and swivel?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.3 Image stable and free from flicker?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.4 Free from reflection and glare?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.5 Brightness and contrast is adjustable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 2.6 Text size is comfortable to read?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

3. Keyboard and Input Devices

• 3.1 the keyboard is separate from the screen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.2 There is enough room in front of the keyboard to rest hands when not typing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.3 The angle of the keyboard surface is adjustable and if so the feet are in good repair?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.4 A wrist rest is available if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.5 The characters on the screen are easy to read?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.6 The mouse or other input devices is comfortable to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.7 The mouse is placed close to the keyboard in easy reach?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.8 The mouse is suitable for the tasks it is used for?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 3.9 The mouse speed is suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

4. Software

• 4.1 The software is suitable for the tasks undertaken?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 4.2 The user has been trained to use the software provided?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

5. Chair and Furniture

• 5.1 The chair gives good back support?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.2 The chair is stable and comfortable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.3 The tilt of the chair seat is adjustable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.4 The angle of the chair back is adjustable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.5 The height of the seat back is adjustable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.6 The chair has a least five working castors of glides?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.7 The chair is correctly adjusted and the user feels comfortable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.8 The chair is in good condition and in full working order?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.9 The user's forearms are horizontal and eyes roughly at the same height as the top of the screen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.10 A footrest is used if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.11 The user can sit directly in front of the monitor and keyboard?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.12 The work surface is at a comfortable height?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.13 There is sufficient space for the tasks and equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.14 A document holder is provided if required?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 5.15 The work surface is free from glare and reflection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

6 Environment

• 6.1 The lighting level is comfortable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.2 Adjustable window coverings (e.g. blinds) are supplied if needed and in good condition ?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.3 The temperature is comfortable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.4 Noise levels are comfortable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 6.5 There is sufficient room ot change position and vary movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

7. Eyesight and General Health

• 7.1 User is aware of the college's eyesight testing procedure?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.2 The user does not experience any musculoskeletal problems caused or made worse by the use of DSE equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 7.3 The user does not experience symptoms of work related stress caused by the use of DSE equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

8. Training

• 8.1 The user has been trained in the safe use and adjustment of the chair, workstation and and other equipment?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.2 The user takes regular breaks away from the monitor?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• 8.3 The user is aware of health risks associated with the use of DSE and how to avoid them?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Assessor's Signature

  Sign