IllustrativeDSE workstation checklist
A one-page workstation self-check for every desk.
| Check | Yes | No |
|---|---|---|
| ChairIs your chair height adjustable so your feet rest flat and thighs are roughly horizontal? | ☐ | ☐ |
| ChairDoes your chair support the curve of your lower back? | ☐ | ☐ |
| ChairCan you get close to the desk without armrests getting in the way? | ☐ | ☐ |
| ScreenIs the top of the screen at or slightly below eye level? | ☐ | ☐ |
| ScreenIs the screen about an arm's length away and directly in front of you? | ☐ | ☐ |
| ScreenIs the screen free of glare and reflections? | ☐ | ☐ |
| ScreenIf you use a laptop for more than an hour a day, do you use a separate keyboard, mouse and a raised screen? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Keyboard and mouseAre your forearms roughly horizontal and wrists straight when typing? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Keyboard and mouseIs the mouse close to the keyboard so you do not reach? | ☐ | ☐ |
| Work patternDo you take short posture breaks at least every 30-60 minutes? | ☐ | ☐ |
| EnvironmentIs lighting adequate for reading documents without straining? | ☐ | ☐ |
| SymptomsAre you free of neck, back, shoulder or wrist discomfort that you link to computer work? | ☐ | ☐ |
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