The workstation checklist is designed for use in assessment
of individual work areas, particularly those areas where VDU
based equipment is in use.
The general principles also apply to other work stations
such as laboratory benches and drafting benches.
The checklist may be used by staff for their guidance and
to enable identification of potential problem areas.
Further assistance is available from the Occupational Health
and Safety Unit of the Human Resources Division: phone Kerry
Jaunutis (Occupational Health Nurse) 13117.
Basic workstation checklist
If you can tick all of the white boxes below then the
work station meets the required Standard. |
| Contact Name____________________________________
Location ________________________________________ |
Extension____________
Date checked_________ |
Furniture |
Yes |
No |
| Desks or benches large enough
to accommodate all work |
. |
. |
| Sufficient leg room beneath
the desk or bench |
. |
. |
| Chairs adequately padded |
. |
. |
| Armrests on chairs (not suitable
for keyboard work) |
. |
. |
| Five star base on chair (4
legs are unstable) |
. |
. |
| Chair with adjustable height |
. |
. |
| Chair with adjustable seat and
backrest angle |
. |
. |
| Chair height such that the angle between
upper and lower arms is > or = 90° when arms
are hanging naturally with hands at the keyboard (see
preferred
posture) |
. |
. |
| Feet on floor or footrest with thighs
parallel to floor |
. |
. |
| Footrest surface large enough for both
feet if footrest is used |
. |
. |
| Neck - twisted or strained in order to
see work? |
. |
. |
| Suitable copyholder used if necessary |
. |
. |
Keyboard |
|
|
| Thin keyboard (30mm or less) |
. |
. |
| Keys-stiff to touch? |
. |
. |
Mouse |
|
|
| Mouse within easy reach |
. |
. |
VDU screens |
|
|
| Screen at a comfortable reading distance |
. |
. |
| Image clear and stable |
. |
. |
| User looking at top edge of screen when
looking straight ahead |
. |
. |
Lighting |
|
|
| Does the lighting level appear to be satisfactory? |
. |
. |
| Is there glare on the VDU screen? |
. |
. |
| Are there reflections from work surfaces? |
. |
. |
| Are VDU screens located so that operators
don't look directly toward or away from windows? |
. |
. |
Noise |
|
|
| Does the noise level allow concentration? |
. |
. |
Space per person |
|
|
| Is there 3 square metres of floor space
exclusive of furniture, fittings and equipment per person?
Floor space....................? |
. |
. |
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