Office Ergonomics - Computer - user interface
Answer the questions below and review the list. If the answer to any question is "no" this indicates a need for an ergonomic change to avoid the risk of repetitive stress in
jury.
Document the intended change in the space below each finding or on
the back of this page. Contact EHS department in your office if you need assistance. When you have completed the checklist check with your supervisor or your EHS contact
Y/N
- Does your feet rest flaton the floor or a footrest?
- Y/N
- Are your knees bent at approximately a 90 degree angle?
- Y/N
- Does your chair support your lower back?
- Y/N
- Is there about 2-3 inches between the frontof the seat pan and the back of your knees?
- Y/N
- Can you easily reach your work without interference from the arms of your chair?
- Y/N
- Are your arms and shoulders relaxed without interference from the arms of your chair?
- Y/N
- Are your shoulders relaxed and not elevated when you work on your keyboard?
- Y/N
- Are your arms resting at your sides rather than stretched out in front of you?
- Y/N
- Can you reach your mouse without rotating your arm outward or reaching to the side?
- Y/N
- Is your keyboard at approximately elbow level, with your forearms level and flat?
- Y/N
- When typing, are your wrists inline with your forearms and not bent upward or to the sides?
- Y/N
- Is the top of your computer screen at or just below eye level?
- Y/N
- Can you see detail comfortably on the screen without leaning forward?
- Y/N
- Are you able to read the entire screen comfortably without tilting your head up or down?
- Y/N
- Do you have an adjustable document holder for reference materials if you type from paper to the screen?
- Y/N
- If you spend more than an hour a day in combined computer and phone work, do you have a headset?
- Y/N
- Are all your input devices (mouse, tablet, etc.) at the same level as your keyboard?
- Y/N
- If you use an adding machine, is it close and easy to reach?
- Y/N
- Are your keyboard and monitor located on a centered line in front of you?
- Y/N
- Do you take short and frequent breaks throughout the day to reduce fatigue?
- Y/N
- Are you comfortable and free of pain while working?
