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This questionnaire will help you to reduce your back pain.

Click the box if the answer is NO.
No
1.) Is there enough space on the desktop for the flow of work?
2.) Is there adequate leg room (height, width and depth)?
3.) Is your chair at a height that means your elbows are at approximately the same height as the desk edge when you are using the keyboard?
4.) Is the bottom-cushion a suitable length for your upper leg length, i.e. can you sit fully back in the seat without any pressure behind the knee?
5.) If fitted, are the armrests at a suitable and supportive height when you are sitting upright?
6.) Can you get the chair close enough to the desk to type with the elbows vertically under the shoulders?
7.) Does the backrest support the small of your back (lumbar spine) in an upright posture?
8.) Does the foam on the bottom and back of the chair cushion your fist when you press hard into them?
9.) Is the chair comfortable?
10.) Can the backrest be adjusted to provide adequate support and encourage good posture?
11.) Is the chair stable and undamaged?
12.) Is the top of the visible area at eye height when you are sitting upright?
13.) Is the monitor at a suitable distance from your eyes (20"- 26")?
14.) Is the monitor directly in front of you so that you do not sit twisted?
15.) Is the information on the screen well defined and easy to read?
16.) Is the screen free from glare and reflections?
17.) Can all of your tasks be completed without the need to refer to paper documents?
18.) If so, does the duration of these tasks mean you don't need a document holder (e.g. 20 minute stints)?
19.) Can documents be reviewed with the head in a balanced posture?
20.) If no, has a document holder provided?
21.) If yes, is the document holder of a suitable size and position?
22.) Is the extra equipment located in a position that is compatible with correct posture?
23.) Is there space to manoeuvre the chair?
24.) Does the layout of the immediate work area allow the job to be done in a correct posture?
25.) Is there adequate lighting for all the tasks?
26.) Can you organise your time to have adequate breaks from the screen?
27.) Do you have non-computer activities incorporated into your daily routine?
28.) Is your workload reasonably free of urgent peaks and troughs?
29.) Have you been shown how to adopt good posture at the workstation?
30.) Have you received information on how to avoid visual fatigue?
31.) Have you been made aware of ways to detect and avoid stress at work?
32.) Have you received information about the provision of eyesight tests?
33.) Have you been given information about the provision of corrective lenses?
34.) Have you been informed about taking breaks and changes of work activities?
35.) Have you had training and information in how to adjust your workstation?