Display Screen Equipment: Appendix 1

Display Screen Equipment: Analysis and assessment form1

Personal information on user

Name

Department/Location

Job title

Brief description of job (data entry, scientist etc)

Type of computer used (PC, Apple Mac, Laptop, etc.)

Software packages used

Approximate number of hours/day at keyboard

Comments

Display screen Yes No

Does the monitor tilt in all directions?

Is it at a suitable height? (if a laptop is used, is there a

separate docked screen)

Has the screen any specific properties designed to overcome

specific user difficulties (visual)

Are characters legible, of adequate size and spacing?

Are the graphics clear?

Does the screen flicker?

Is the screen free of reflections or glare?

Can it be easily cleaned?

Comments/Action required

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This form can also be used for the use of a laptop at a workstation

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Keyboard Yes No

Is the keyboard detached from the computer? (also applies to

separate docked keyboard for laptop)

Can it be adjusted for height?

Does it have a matt surface?

Are the keys clearly legible?

Is there sufficient space on the desk for the keyboard?

Is there wrist or hand support?

Comments/action required

Document holder Yes No

Is there a document holder?

Is it at a suitable height relative to the screen?

Is it adjustable in all directions?

Comments/Action required

Desk Yes No

Is it deep enough for the computer to be in front of the user?

Is there sufficient space for other work?

Does it have a matt finish?

Can the height be adjusted?

Is it at a suitable height?

Is there sufficient legroom?

Is under the desk clear?

Do the legs get in the way of comfortable working?

Comments/Action required

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Chair and foot rest Yes No

Is the chair stable? (Look for 5-point stability)

Is the back separate from the seat?

Is the back adjustable for height and tilt?

Is the seat adjustable for height and tilt?

Is the user’s lower back supported?

Does the user feel any pressure on thighs or backs of knees?

Is there a footrest?

Is it adjustable?

If no footrest, do the user’s feet touch the floor?

Comments/Action required

General room conditions Yes No

Is the temperature comfortable?

Is the humidity comfortable?

Does any adjacent equipment cause noise problems?

Are there any other causes of discomfort?

Comments/Action required

Location Yes No

Is the workstation cramped?

Can the user easily change position?

Is the workstation sensibly positioned relative to lighting

sources?

Is the workstation sensibly positioned relative to traffic routes?

Comments/Action required

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Lighting Yes No

Is there adequate natural lighting?

Are there blinds or similar protection?

Does the window cause glare or reflection?

Is there adequate artificial lighting?

Does it cause glare or reflection?

Can the user control the lighting over his/her workstation?

Does the user use desk lighting?

Does the user use an anti-glare screen?

Comments/Action required

Electrical supplies Yes No

Is all the electrical equipment in use regularly serviced?

Does the DSE have a “sticker” showing date of last service?

If multiplug sockets are used, are they the correct fuse rating
and supplied with anti-surge protection?

Are all plugs, sockets and leads in good repair?

Are any sockets over-loaded?

Are there any trailing leads that could cause problems?

Comments/Action required

Software Yes No

Is the software suitable for the task(s)?

Is it easy to use?

Is any software being used to overcome an existing user

problem (examples include dyslexia, typing difficulties, visually
impaired)

If yes, is it providing the assistance required?

Is the information displayed in a suitable format for tasks

undertaken?

Does it run at a suitable speed?

Comments/Action required

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Occupational Health and training Yes No

Has the workstation been assessed before? If yes, please give

date

If so, were any specific problems identified?

Does the user experience any discomfort, pain that may relate
to the work?

Has the user had training on good DSE working practice? If

yes, please give date

Comments/Action required

Any other comments

Assessor: Date of assessment:

Review required? Yes/No* If yes, date of review:

* Delete as appropriate