Display screen equipment (DSE) for PC

Department *

Employee/Volunteer *

Job title *

Assessment date *

Workstation / Work surface

Have you arranged your workstation to meet your specific needs? *

• Yes
• No

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Is there space in front of the keyboard to support your hands and forearms? *

• Yes
• No

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Do you have sufficient legroom? *

• Yes
• No

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Is your workstation and surrounding area free from obstructions and hazards? *

• Yes
• No

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Work chair

Is your chair stable? *

• Yes
• No

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Is your back supported by the chair’s backrest? *

• Yes
• No

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Does your chair have a seat back height and tilt adjustment? Seat height adjustment? Swivel mechanism? Castors or gliders? *

• Yes
• No

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Can all adjustments be made easily and safely? *

• Yes
• No

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Is your chair adjusted correctly? *

• Yes
• No

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Posture

Can you sit comfortably and easily change our posture? *

• Yes
• No

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Can you adjust your equipment to a comfortable viewing position? *

• Yes
• No

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Can you place your feet firmly on the floor? *

• Yes
• No

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Display screen

Is the information on your screen clean and easy to read? *

• Yes
• No

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Can the brightness and contrast be adjusted easily? *

• Yes
• No

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Is the image on the screen free from flicker? *

• Yes
• No

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Is the screen free from reflected glare? *

• Yes
• No

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Does the monitor swivel adequately in each direction? *

• Yes
• No

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Keyboard

Is the keyboard separate from the screen? *

• Yes
• No

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Can the tilt of the keyboard be adjusted? *

• Yes
• No

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Are the characters easy to read? *

• Yes
• No

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Mouse

Is it suitable for the tasks it is used for? *

• Yes
• No

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Is it positioned close to the user? *

• Yes
• No

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Is there support for the user’s wrist and arm? If no, is support needed? *

• Yes
• No

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Lighting

Has your equipment been situated to avoid direct glare? *

• Yes
• No

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Does the lighting allow you to work comfortably? *

• Yes
• No

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Are adjustable window coverings provided and in adequate condition? *

• Yes
• No

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Activity breaks

Are regular breaks taken from VDU work? *

• Yes
• No

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Are breaks frequent and short rather than infrequent and long? *

• Yes
• No

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Eyesight

Do you understand that you are entitled to eye tests for VDU work at MS-UK’s expense? *

• Yes
• No

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Do you understand that basic spectacles required for VDU use are provided at MS-UK’s expense? *

• Yes
• No

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Do you require an eyesight test for VDU work? *

• Yes
• No

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Training and information

Have you received adequate training in how to use the software provided? *

• Yes
• No

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Do you know how to adjust your workstation? *

• Yes
• No

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Do you know who to contact if you experience problems with your workstation? *

• Yes
• No

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