This document is an office ergonomics checklist that evaluates various aspects of an employee's workstation setup. It addresses topics like workstation space, equipment and furniture, chair setup, lighting, temperature/ventilation/humidity, noise levels, working posture, keyboard/mouse positioning, and monitor placement. The goal is to help ensure an employee can work comfortably in a safe environment without strain or issues that could cause injury over long periods of time.
This document is an office ergonomics checklist that evaluates various aspects of an employee's workstation setup. It addresses topics like workstation space, equipment and furniture, chair setup, lighting, temperature/ventilation/humidity, noise levels, working posture, keyboard/mouse positioning, and monitor placement. The goal is to help ensure an employee can work comfortably in a safe environment without strain or issues that could cause injury over long periods of time.
This document is an office ergonomics checklist that evaluates various aspects of an employee's workstation setup. It addresses topics like workstation space, equipment and furniture, chair setup, lighting, temperature/ventilation/humidity, noise levels, working posture, keyboard/mouse positioning, and monitor placement. The goal is to help ensure an employee can work comfortably in a safe environment without strain or issues that could cause injury over long periods of time.
This document is an office ergonomics checklist that evaluates various aspects of an employee's workstation setup. It addresses topics like workstation space, equipment and furniture, chair setup, lighting, temperature/ventilation/humidity, noise levels, working posture, keyboard/mouse positioning, and monitor placement. The goal is to help ensure an employee can work comfortably in a safe environment without strain or issues that could cause injury over long periods of time.
Is there sufficient legroom for the employee? Is the employee's work area clear or free from obstacles? Is the area adequate for the work-related activities done by the employee? Is the area free from tripping or slipping hazards? Are the aisles wide enough for the employee to pass through?
General Equipment, Accessories, and Furniture Yes No N/A Remarks
Are equipment like printers, photocopying machines, and telephones accessible by the employee? Are storage facilities adequate to keep the employee's items from taking up space in his/her desk? Is the desk height appropriate (not too high nor too low) for the employee?
Chair Yes No N/A Remarks
Is the height of the chair adjustable? Is the chairs back support adjustable? Is the chair equipped with armrests? Is the chair comfortably cushioned? Does the chair's width and depth accommodate the employee properly?
Lighting Yes No N/A Remarks
By observation, is the employee's work area well-lit (not too dim nor too bright)? Is the lighting equipment positioned to avoid producing glare towards the employee's desk or monitor? Is the lighting equipment positioned to avoid casting shadows towards the employee's desk or monitor? Can the employee control any natural light that may produce glare or cast shadows on the work area?
Temperature/Ventilation/Humidity Yes No N/A Remarks
Does the temperature level permit employee concentration? Is the temperature within the room easily adjustable by the employee (ease of access to the remote control or the buttons directly from the air conditioning unit)?
Noise Yes No N/A Remarks
Does the work area prevent unnecessary continuous sounds that may make the employee uncomfortable? Does the level of noise permit employee concentration? OFFICE ERGONOMICS CHECKLIST
WORKING POSTURE
General Yes No N/A Remarks
Are the employee's neck and head upright (not bent nor twisted) at all times or at least most of the time? Is the employee's torso always perpendicular to the floor (may lean back into the backrest) and never leaning forward? Are the employee's arms and shoulders relaxed and in- line with the torso at all times? Are the employee's forearms, wrists, and hands straight as he/she types on the keyboard or uses the mouse? Are the employee's thighs parallel to the floor? Are the employee's legs perpendicular to the floor? Do the employee's feet rest flat and relaxed on the floor (can be supported by a footrest)?
Keyboard/Mouse Yes No N/A Remarks
Does the position of the keyboard and mouse permit neutral wrist position? Is the keyboard stable enough to avoid frequent repositioning that may interfere with the employee's activity? Is the mouse located close to the keyboard to prevent the employee from reaching too far?
Monitor Yes No N/A Remarks
Is the screen at the employees line of sight (15 to 20 degrees below the horizontal)? Is the screen located at a distance that allows the employee read without leaning forward/backward? Is the monitor located so as to avoid glare?