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This questionnaire will guide you on how to resolve any pains in your hamstrings. Each box is a NO answer.

1.) Is there adequate leg room (height, width and depth)?
2.) Is the chair comfortable?
3.) With the seat and desk adjusted correctly for the elbows, are the feet firmly on the floor without compressing the underside of the thighs?
4.) If a footrest is (thus) required, is an appropriate one present?
5.) If not, is the user going to get one without health and safety intervention?
6.) Is there space to manoeuvre the chair?
7.) Does the layout of the immediate work area allow the job to be done in a correct posture?
8.) Have you been shown how to adopt good posture at the workstation?
9.) Have you been made aware of ways to detect and avoid stress at work?
10.) Have you received information about the provision of eyesight tests and corrective lenses?
11.) Have you been informed about taking breaks and changes of work activities?
12.) Have you had training and information in how to adjust your workstation?