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Computer Ergo Self Evaluation

This document provides guidelines for evaluating the ergonomics of a computer workstation. It includes checks for the chair, keyboard, mouse, monitor, work environment, work practices, and recommendations for proper workstation setup.

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Computer Ergo Self Evaluation

This document provides guidelines for evaluating the ergonomics of a computer workstation. It includes checks for the chair, keyboard, mouse, monitor, work environment, work practices, and recommendations for proper workstation setup.

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IMPORTANT: IF EMPLOYEE ALREADY EXPERIENCES RSI SYMPTOMS OR INJURY, STOP HERE AND CALL EH&S

AT 5-3209 FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

COMPUTER WORKSTATION ERGONOMIC EVALUATION

Employee Name Department Job Title

Phone Extension / Mail Code Location of Evaluation Evaluated by (if not self-evaluation)

Evaluation Date

Chair Acceptable Needs Evaluation Comments/ Recommendations:


Improvement
Seat height
Seat back
Seat depth
Seat pan tilt
Armrest position
Keyboard and Mouse Acceptable Needs
Improvement
Keyboard height
Keyboard-to-user distance
Keyboard slope
Mouse height
Mouse-to-user distance
Monitor Acceptable Needs
Improvement
Monitor height
Monitor-to-user distance
Monitor alignment w/ user
Visual comfort of screen
Environment Acceptable Needs
Improvement
Leg clearance at workstation
Placement of frequently
used items
General/ task lighting
Work Practices Acceptable Needs
Improvement
Frequency of microbreaks
Keyboarding posture
Sitting posture
Phoning posture
Alternate tasks
Required Items: Proper Workstation Setup:
Adjustable ergonomic chair
Adjustable keyboard/mouse tray
Lumbar support cushion
Monitor riser
Foot rest
Mouse bridge
Wristrest pad
Anti-glare screen, or screen hood
Reference document holder
Slantboard for reading
Telephone headset
Office ergonomics training (EHS 3400)
Other

Employee Signature____________________________ Evaluator Signature__________________________________


(if not self-evaluation)

Note: This work station ergonomic evaluation is only valid for the particular employee and work station reviewed.
IMPORTANT: IF EMPLOYEE ALREADY EXPERIENCES RSI SYMPTOMS OR INJURY, STOP HERE AND CALL EH&S
AT 5-3209 FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.
ERGONOMIC EVALUATION GUIDELINES
1. Chair
Seat height Adjust seat height so feet are flat on the floor or footrest, knees are bent at right angles and
thighs are horizontal to floor.
Seat back Adjust seat back so it supports the lumbar curve of the spine.
Seat pan depth Adjust seat pan depth so seat cushion is about 1 - 4” from the backs of knees.
Seat pan tilt Adjust seat pan tilt so hips and tops of thighs are at right angles or greater.
Armrest position Adjust armrests so that they are out of the way while typing, but may provide support during
other activities (i.e. phone use, meetings, etc.).
2. Keyboard and Mouse
Keyboard height Adjust keyboard height so arms and forearms are at right angles or slightly greater and
forearms and hands form straight lines.
Keyboard-to-user distance Keyboard-to-user distance should allow user to relax shoulders with elbows hanging close to
body.
Keyboard slope Position keyboard a flat or slightly negatively sloped.
Mouse-to-user distance Mouse should be directly next to the keyboard.
Mouse height Adjust mouse so it is close to and on the same level as the keyboard.
3. Monitor
Monitor height Adjust monitor height so top of screen is at or slightly lower than eye level.
Screen-to-user distance Viewing distance is approximately arm’s distance away (16”- 28”).
Monitor alignment w/ Monitor and keyboard should be placed directly in front of user.
user
Visual comfort of screen Monitor should be positioned to avoid glare (perpendicular to window/ strong light source)
4. Work Environment
and Work Surface
Leg clearance at Width = 2” + hip width, Height= Highest point of thighs or higher, Depth= Allows proper
workstation sitting position while giving foot/knee clearance
Placement of frequently Advise employee to keep frequently used items (i.e. phone) close at hand
used items
General task lighting Ensure lighting is not direct or overly bright.
5. Work Practices
Frequency of microbreaks Get out of chair at least once per hour, microbreak every 30 min of keyboarding
Keyboarding posture Keep wrists straight, avoid supporting wrists on any surface while typing
Sitting posture Upright or slightly reclined posture, maintain hollow in lower back.
Phoning posture Avoid tilting head/neck to cradle the phone. Use hand to hold receiver.
Alternate tasks Break up long periods of continuous computer use by performing small tasks/ errands.

Note: This work station ergonomic evaluation is only valid for the particular employee and work station reviewed.

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