DSE WORKSTATION RISK ASSESSMENT RECORD

LONDON METROPOLITAN UNIVERSITY Building: Please Select If other please state: Department/Faculty: Please Select If other please state: Name:

Departmental Assessment No: Room Number: Asset Numbers: /

1. Display Screen
(i) (ii) (iii)

YE S

NO

Action to take

Are the characters clear and readable? Is the text size comfortable to read? Is the image stable, i.e. free of flicker, jiggle and movement? Is the screens specification suitable for its intended use? Are the brightness and/or contrast adjustable? Does the screen swivel and tilt? Is the screen free from glare and reflections? Are adjustable window coverings provided and in adequate condition? YE S NO

(iv) (v) (vi) (vii)

(viii)

2. Keyboard
Is the keyboard separate from the screen? (iii) (iv) (v) Does the keyboard tilt? Can you find a comfortable keying position? Do you have good keyboard technique? Are the characters on the keys easily readable?

Action to take

3. Mouse, trackball, etc

(i)
(ii) (iii) 1

YE S

NO

Action to take

Is the device suitable for the tasks it is used for? Is the device positioned close to you? Is there support for your wrist and forearm?

(iv) (v)

Does the device work smoothly at a speed that suits you? Can you easily adjust software settings for speed and accuracy of pointer? YE S YE S NO

4. Software
(i)

Action to take

Is the software suitable for the task? NO

5. Furniture
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv) (v) (vi) Is the work surface large enough for all the necessary equipment, papers, etc? Can you comfortably reach all the equipment and papers you need to use? Are surfaces free from glare and reflection? Is the chair suitable? Is the chair stable? Does the chair have a working: a. Seat back height and tilt adjustment? b. Seat height adjustment? c. Swivel mechanisms? d. Castors or glides? (vii) Is the chair adjusted correctly? (viii) Is the small of the back supported by the chairs backrest? (ix) Are forearms horizontal and eyes at roughly the same height as the top of the VDU? (x) Are feet flat on the floor, without too much pressure from the seat on the backs of the legs?

Action to take

YE S NO

6. Environment
(i) Is there enough room to change position and vary movement? (ii) Is the lighting suitable, e.g. not too bright or too dim to work comfortably? (iii) Does the air feel comfortable? (iv)
(v)

Action to take

Are levels of heat comfortable? Are levels of noise comfortable?

7. Final questions to users

(i)

YE S

NO

Action to take

(ii)

(iii)

(iv)

Has the checklist covered all the problems you may have with your workstation? Have you experienced any discomfort or other symptoms which you attribute to working with your workstation? Have you been advised of your entitlement to eye and eyesight testing? Do you take regular breaks working away from your workstation?

Write the details of any problems here:

Assessment Carried out by:

Date: Review Date:

Assessor Signature:
Health & Safety Office 2011

User Signature: