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aio01_doit_answersheet1-3.docxOSHA Ergonomic Solutions: Computer Workstation eTool – Evaluation Checklist
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2. Use the checklist to evaluate your computer workstation at home or at school. How did your workstation fare?
3. What are some areas for improvement? How could you improve your score?
Evaluation Checklist
WORKING POSTURESThe workstation is designed or arranged for doing computer tasks so it allows your |
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1.Headandnecktobeupright,orin-linewiththetorso(notbentdown/back).If"no"refertoMonitors, ChairsandWorkSurfaces. |
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2.Head,neck,andtrunktofaceforward(nottwisted).If"no"refertoMonitorsorChairs. |
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3.Trunktobeperpendiculartofloor(mayleanbackintobackrestbutnotforward). If"no"refertoChairsor Monitors. |
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4.Shouldersandupperarmstobein-linewiththetorso,generallyaboutperpendiculartothefloorand relaxed(notelevatedorstretchedforward).If"no"refertoChairs. |
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5.Upperarmsandelbowstobeclosetothebody(notextendedoutward).If"no"refertoChairs,Work Surfaces,Keyboards,andPointers. |
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6.Forearms,wrists,andhandstobestraightandin-line(forearmatabout90degreestotheupperarm).If "no"refertoChairs,Keyboards,Pointers. |
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7.Wristsandhandstobestraight(notbentup/downorsidewaystowardthelittlefinger). If"no"referto Keyboards,orPointers. |
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8.Thighstobeparalleltothefloorandthelowerlegstobeperpendiculartofloor(thighsmaybeslightly elevatedaboveknees).If"no"refertoChairsorWorkSurfaces. |
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9.Feetrestflatonthefloororaresupportedbyastablefootrest.If"no"refertoChairs,WorkSurfaces. |
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SEATINGConsider these points when evaluating the chair: |
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10.Backrestprovidessupportforyourlowerback(lumbararea). |
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11.Seatwidthanddepthaccommodatethespecificuser(seatpannottoobig/small). |
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12.Seatfrontdoesnotpressagainstthebackofyourkneesandlowerlegs(seatpannottoolong). |
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13.Seathascushioningandisroundedwitha"waterfall"front(nosharpedge). |
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14.Armrests,ifused,supportbothforearmswhileyouperformcomputertasksandtheydonotinterferewith movement. |
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"No"answerstoanyofthesequestionsshouldpromptareviewofChairs. |
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KEYBOARD/INPUTDEVICEConsiderthesepointswhenevaluatingthekeyboardorpointingdevice. Thekeyboard/inputdeviceisdesignedorarrangedfordoingcomputertaskssothe |
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15.Keyboard/inputdeviceplatform(s)isstableandlargeenoughtoholdakeyboardandaninputdevice. |
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16.Inputdevice(mouseortrackball)islocatedrightnexttoyourkeyboardsoitcanbeoperatedwithout reaching. |
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17.Inputdeviceiseasytoactivateandtheshape/sizefitsyourhand(nottoobig/small). |
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18.Wristsandhandsdonotrestonsharporhardedges. |
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“No"answerstoanyofthesequestionsshouldpromptareviewofKeyboards,Pointers,orWristRests. |
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MONITORConsider thesepointswhenevaluatingthemonitor.Themonitorisdesignedorarranged forcomputertaskssothe |
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19.Topofthescreenisatorbeloweyelevelsoyoucanreaditwithoutbendingyourheadorneck down/back. |
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20.Userwithbifocals/trifocalscanreadthescreenwithoutbendingtheheadorneckbackward. |
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21.Monitordistanceallowsyoutoreadthescreenwithoutleaningyourhead,neckortrunk forward/backward. |
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22.Monitorpositionisdirectlyinfrontofyousoyoudon'thavetotwistyourheadorneck. |
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23.Glare(forexample,fromwindows,lights)isnotreflectedonyourscreenwhichcancauseyoutoassume anawkwardposturetoclearlyseeinformationonyourscreen. |
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“No"answerstoanyofthesequestionsshouldpromptareviewof MonitorsorWorkstationEnvironment. |
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WORKAREAConsiderthesepointswhenevaluatingthedeskandworkstation.Theworkareais designedorarrangedfordoingcomputertaskssothe |
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24.Thighshavesufficientclearancespacebetweenthetopofthethighsandyourcomputertable/keyboard platform(thighsarenottrapped). |
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25.Legsandfeethavesufficientclearancespaceundertheworksurfacesoyouareabletogetcloseenough tothekeyboard/inputdevice. |
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ACCESSORIESCheck toseeifthe |
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26.Documentholder,ifprovided,isstableandlargeenoughtoholddocuments. |
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27.Documentholder,ifprovided,isplacedataboutthesameheightanddistanceasthemonitorscreenso thereislittleheadmovement,orneedtore-focus,whenyoulookfromthedocumenttothescreen. |
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28.Wrist/palmrest,ifprovided,ispaddedandfreeofsharporsquareedgesthatpushonyourwrists. |
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29.Wrist/palmrest,ifprovided,allowsyoutokeepyourforearms,wrists,andhandsstraightandin-line whenusingthekeyboard/inputdevice. |
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29.Wrist/palmrest,ifprovided,allowsyoutokeepyourforearms,wrists,andhandsstraightandin-line whenusingthekeyboard/inputdevice. |
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"No"answerstoanyofthesequestionsshouldpromptareviewofWorkSurfaces,DocumentHolders,Wrist RestsorTelephones. |
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31.Workstationandequipmenthavesufficientadjustabilitysoyouareinasafeworkingpostureandcan makeoccasionalchangesinposturewhileperformingcomputertasks. |
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32.Computerworkstation,componentsandaccessoriesaremaintainedinserviceableconditionandfunction properly. |
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33.Computertasksareorganizedinawaythatallowsyoutovarytaskswithotherworkactivities,ortotake micro-breaksorrecoverypauseswhileatthecomputerworkstation. |
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"No"answerstoanyofthesequestionsshouldpromptareviewofChairs,WorkSurfaces,orWorkProcesses. |
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