YMCA - DSE Workstation Assessment

• Audit Title

• Document No.

• Client / Site

• Conducted on

  Date

• Prepared by

• Location
  Address

• Personnel

Workstation information

• Date of assessment

  Date

• Workstation user

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Checklist completed by:

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Display screen(s) - where multiple screens are used each screen must be assessed

• Is the text on the screen easy to read?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the image on the screen stable (free from flicker and jitter)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the screen suitable for its intended use?<br>(e.g. An application with intensive graphic work is required may require a larger screen)

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the brightness and/or contrast adjustable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the operator know how to adjust the screen?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the screen be swivelled or tilted?<br>Swivel and twist mechanisms need not be built in. The operator should be able to adjust the screen to a comfortable viewing position.

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the screen free from glare and reflections?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the operators line of sight free from bright light sources (mirrors, windows, bright list)?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are adjustable window coverings provided and are they in adequate condition?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Keyboard

• Is the keyboard separate from the screen?<br>This is a requirement, unless the task makes it impracticable

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the keyboard tilt?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is it possible to find a comfortable keying position?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the user have a good keyboard technique?<br>Good technique prevents<br>-hands bent at the wrist<br>-hitting the keys too hard<br>-over stretching the fingers

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the characters on the keys easily readable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Mouse, trackball etc

• Is the device suitable for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the device positioned close to the user?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the device work smoothly at a speed that suits the user?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is there support for the users wrist and forearm?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the user easily adjust the software settings for speed and accuracy of the pointer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Software

• Is the software suitable for the task?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Furniture

• Is the work surface large enough for all the necessary equipment, papers etc?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Can the user comfortably reach all the equipment and papers they need to use?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are surfaces free from glare and reflection?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the chair suitable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the chair stable?<br>Does the chair have a base with 5 legs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the chair have working:<br>- seat back height and tilt adjustment<br>- seat height adjustment<br>- swivel mechanism<br>- castors or glides

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the seat adjusted correctly?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the small of the operators back supported by chairs backrest?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the forearms horizontal?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the operators eyes roughly level with the top of the VDU?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the feet flat to the floor without too much pressure from the seat on the back of the legs?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the floor under the workstation free from obstructions?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Environment

• Is there enough room to change position and vary movement?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the lighting suitable?<br>Not too bright or not to dim to work comfortably

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the lights fitted with diffusers?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Does the air feel comfortable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the levels of heat comfortable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Are the levels of noise comfortable?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Electrical Appliances

• Is there suitable power sockets within your workstation?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Have all electrical appliances been PAT tested within the last 12 months?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• What are the condition of the cables & plugs?

  Good

  OK

  Poor

• Are all electrical cables correctly stored?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

Misc

• Has the user experienced any problems using the computer?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Has the operator experienced any discomfort using the computer?<br>- numbness and tingling in hands or arms<br>- dry sore eyes<br>- stress and tension<br>-headaches

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the user aware of the company policy on eye and eyesight testing?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Is the user able to take regular breaks away from the VDU?

  Yes

  No

  N/A

• Underneath the workstation clean & tidy?

  Yes

  No

  N/A