Question 1:  Does the majority of your display screen work involve the use of a standalone portable laptop computer?

Question 2: Is your screen located in front of you when using the equipment?

Question 3:  Is the top of your screen level with your eyes?

Question 4:  Can your screen tilt and be adjusted to a comfortable position?

Question 5:   Is your screen free of reflection? E.g. windows, overhead lighting?

Question 6:  Can your keyboard be moved to a comfortable position in front of you?

Question 7:  Is there enough room in front of the keyboard to rest your wrists when using your keyboard?

Question 8:  Are your keyboard symbols clear and legible?

Question 9:  Can you operate the mouse / trackball without stretching?

Question 10:  Can you operate the mouse / trackball with your hand / wrist resting on your desk?

Question 11:  Is there adequate space to manoeuvre your mouse?

Question 12:  Is the height of your chair adjustable?

Question 13:  Is the backrest adjustable for height and tilt?

Question 14: Do you know how to adjust the height of your chair? Backrest?

Question 15:  Is your chair fitted with arms?

Question 16:  If your chair is fitted with arms…. When your chair is correctly adjusted do the arms come into contact with the desk?

Question 17:  Is there adequate work surface to allow flexible arrangement for your screen, keyboard and mouse?

Question 18:  Is there adequate knee room to obtain a comfortable position?

Question 19:  Do you have adequate lighting?

Question 20:  Do you have adequate humidity in the atmosphere?

Question 21:  Is your work arranged so that there are breaks away from DSE?

Question 22:  When positioned to use the keyboard are your upper arms in line with your upper body?

Question 23:  With your fingers on the keys are your wrists straight?

Question 24:  When in this position is your back supported by your backrest?

Question 25:  Do your feet rest comfortably on the floor without the seat digging into the back of your knees/thighs?

Question 26:  Have you had your eyes tested for use with DSE?

Question 27:  Have you ever suffered from work related aches or pains in your:

If you scored less than 28 points,  please contact your company Health & Safety Office, to carry out an assessment of your work station.