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This questionnaire will guide you on how to resolve any pain in your wrists. There is also a page on how to avoid pain in your hands. Each box is a NO answer.

No
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 keyboard angle set to prevent an angle through the wrist when typing?
7.) Is the keyboard at a distance from you that puts your elbows vertically under your shoulders when typing?
8.) Are you aware that you should move the keyboard over for intensive mouse or keypad use?
9.) Is the standard keyboard width satisfactory (e.g. can you use the mouse without having to reach excessively to the side)?
10.) Is the mouse close enough to the user to be used without extending the arm at the elbow?
11.) Do you know how to adjust the tracking speed and double-click interval?
12.) Do you know how to minimise mouse use by using quick keys, styles and templates? (and do you know that you should?)
13.) Can all of your tasks be completed without the need to refer to paper documents?
14.) If so, does the duration of these tasks mean you don't need a document holder (e.g. 20 minute stints)?
15.) Can documents be reviewed with the head in a balanced posture?
16.) If no, has a document holder provided?
17.) If yes, is the document holder of a suitable size and position?
18.) Is the extra equipment located in a position that is stable and suitable?
19.) Does the layout of the immediate work area allow the job to be done in a correct posture?
20.) Can you organise your time to have adequate breaks from the screen?
21.) Are you free from stressing levels of uncertainty and anxiety when using software?
22.) Do you type with your wrists not resting on the table?
23.) Are your wrists in a flat, neutral position when you are typing?
24.) Do you have non-computer activities incorporated into your daily routine?
25.) Is your workload reasonably free of urgent peaks and troughs?
26.) Have you been shown how to adopt good posture at the workstation?
27.) Have you been made aware of ways to detect and avoid stress at work?
28.) Have you received information about the provision of eyesight tests and 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?