Consideration: The emergency routes should be clear of any obstruction
Consideration: Make any necessary adjustments
Consideration: Can users should control light levels, for example by adjusting
blinds or artificial lighting
Consideration: Can heating be better controlled?
Consideration: DSE and other equipment can dry the air – circulate
fresh air if possible?
Consideration: Moving sources of noise, for example other equipment, away
from workstation
Consideration: Creating more room by moving reference materials, etc.
elsewhere
Consideration: Using a desk blotter to reduce a reflective
Consideration: Space is needed for free movement. Move any obstructions
from under the workstation. Consider moving equipment to provide space
Consideration: Rearrange equipment, documentation, etc. to ensure frequently
used items are within reach
The chair may need replacing or repair if the user is uncomfortable, or
cannot use the adjustment mechanisms
Does the chair have a working:
Adjust the DSE height if necessary
The distance between the operator and the screen should be as indicated
below. The arms of the chair may stop the user getting too close
Consideration: Is there an ongoing programme for electrical appliance
testing at the depot. Check the dates on any extension leads you are using
to ensure compliance
Consideration: The upper arms should be at approximately 90 degrees with
the lower arms. The keyboard should be pushed back so that the desk can
provide support for your wrists during typing pauses. Users of “thick,
raised” keyboard may require a wrist rest
You may need to move the screen to suit. Screens that use dark characters
on a light background are less prone to glare
13. Task Design and Software
Software should help you carry out the task, minimise stress and be user-friendly.
Ensure that you have had appropriate capability in using the software.
Software should respond quickly and clearly to your input, with adequate
feedback, such as clear help messages
If no, list software training requirement
If no, then you must ensure that you take frequent, short breaks –
around 10 minutes per hour)
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