1.) Is there enough space on the desktop for the
flow of work?
2.) Do you have, and habitually use, a
comfortable resting place for your hands/wrists when not keying (in the
lap, a gel wrist rest)
3.) Is there adequate leg room (height, width
and depth)?
4.) Is the layout of the desktop equipment
satisfactory?
5.) Is the chair comfortable?
6.) Is the top of the visible area at eye height
when you are sitting upright?
7.) Is the monitor at a suitable distance from
your eyes (20"- 26")?
8.) Is the information on the screen well
defined and easy to read?
9.) Is the keyboard angle set to prevent an
angle through the wrist when typing?
10.) Is the keyboard at a distance from you that
puts your elbows vertically under your shoulders when typing?
11.) Are you aware that you should move the
keyboard over for intensive mouse or keypad use?
12.) Is the standard keyboard width satisfactory
(e.g. can you use the mouse without having to reach excessively to the
side)?
13.) Is the mouse close enough to the user to be
used without extending the arm at the elbow?
14.) Does the mouse run smoothly on its mat and
work accurately, without fiddling?
15.) Do you know how to clean the mouse?
16.) Do you know how to adjust the tracking
speed and double-click interval?
17.) Do you know how to minimise mouse use by
using quick keys, styles and templates? (and do you know that you
should?)
18.) Is the extra equipment located in a
position that is compatible with correct posture?
19.) Does the layout of the immediate work area
allow the job to be done in a correct posture?
20.) Do you experience any uncertainty or
anxiety when using software?
21.) Can you organise your time to have adequate
breaks from the screen?
22.) Do you have non-computer activities
incorporated into your daily routine?
23.) Is your workload reasonably free of urgent
peaks and troughs?
24.) Have you been shown how to adopt good
posture at the workstation?
25.) Have you received information on how to
avoid visual fatigue?
26.) Have you been made aware of ways to detect
and avoid stress at work?
27.) Have you received information about the
provision of eyesight tests?
28.) Have you been given information about the
provision of corrective lenses?
29.) Have you been informed about taking breaks
and changes of work activities?
30.) Have you had training and information in
how to adjust your workstation?
31.) Do you type with your wrists not resting on
the table?
32.) Are your wrists in a flat, neutral position
when you are typing?