Workstation Ergonomics Self-Assessment.xlsx

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1		Workstation Ergonomics Self-Assessment			To download the Assessment tool:
2		Question	Answer	Score
3	WORKSTATION	1. Does your work desk or table have adequate space for all your equipment and work materials?
4		2. Is your work desk or table height comfortable in relation to your seating height?
5		3. When you're seated, are your feet flat on the floor or supported by a foot rest?
6		4. Do you have adequate leg room at your desk?
7		5. Can you use your keyboard with your forearms at right angles and comfortably supported on the desk?
8		6. Can you work at your desk or table without having to bend, reach or twist much?
9		7. Are your most commonly used items within easy reach?
10		8. Can you easily read your documents when at your desk or worktable?
11	SCREENS	9. Are your eyes level with the top edge of your screens?
12		10. Are you seated approximately one arm's length from your screens?
13		11. Can you easily adjust your screens to a comfortable position when you are seated?
14		12. Are your screens clean with visually comfortable display size?
15		13. Are your screen resolution, contrast, brightness and character size visually comfortable?
16		14. Is your screen positioned (or specially covered) to minimise glare?
17	SEATING	15. Can you easily adjust your chair height, position and backrest for comfort and postural support when you're seated?
18		16. When seated, are your forearms comfortably supported on your desk or work table?
19		17. Does your chair have 5 rolling castor wheels in good working order?
20		18. Does your chair area flooring allow you to move your chair easily, and always within your control?
21		19. Is your chair comfortable, with a rounded front edge and a cover of 'breathable' material?
22	MOUSE, TOUCH	20. Are your mouse, touchpad and touchscreen devices within your easy reach?
23		21. Are your mouse, touchpad, and touchscreen devices easy to operate, move and control?
24		22. Can you use your mouse, touchpad, and touchscreen devices with a relaxed, straight wrist and without pressure on your forearms?
25		23. Are your mouse devices the right size and shape to support your hand?
26	KEYBOARDS	24. Is your keyboard detached from your screen, allowing you to adjust its position and angle?
27		25. Is your keyboard comfortable for your arms?
28		26. Are your wrists aligned with your forearms while you are keying?
29		27. When you have to key for long periods, do you take frequent short work pauses?
30	PRACTICES	28. Do you consciously keep your neck, head, shoulders and spine well aligned while you are working at your desk?
31		29. Do you vary your work posture at least every thirty minutes and whenever you begin to feel uncomfortable?
32		30. Do you stretch, stand, walk or gently mobilise your body at least every hour during your working day?
34		ERGONOMIC SCORE (% alignment with Ergonomic Safety Recommendations)
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