[Reproduced by permission from "Hazards" Magazine, Issue 45, 1993/4;
copyright "Hazards" Magazine.]

1     Display Screen
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      a) Is the monitor tiltable in all directions?

      b) Is it at a suitable height?

      c) Are characters well defined, of adequate size, with adequate       
         spacing?

      d) Is there any flicker?

      e) Is the screen free of glare and reflection?

      g) Is it easily cleaned?


2     Document Holder
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      a) Is the document holder at a suitable height and position relative  
         to the screen?

      b) Is it adjustable in all directions?

      c) Does it affect the readability of documents?


3     Keyboard
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      a) Is the keyboard detachable?

      b) Is it adjustable?

      c) Are the keys easily legible?

      d) Has it a matt surface?

      e) Is there sufficient space between the keyboard and the desk edge?

      f) Is there hand or wrist support?


4     Desk or Working Surface
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      a) Does it allow for the adjustment of other equipment?

      b) Is it at a suitable height?

      c) Is the height adjustable?

      d) Is there sufficient leg room?

      e) Are there any obstacles under the desk?

      f) Has it a matt surface?


5     Chair
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      a) Is the height of the seat adjustable?

      b) Is there a back support?

      c) Is the back support adjustable in height and tilt?

      d) Is the base stable?

      e) Is there suitable support for the lower back?

      f) Is there any pressure on the thighs or the backs of the knees?


6     Footrest
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      a) Is a footrest available?


7     Space
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      a) Is the workstation cramped?

      b) Can the operator change position and vary movements?


8     Position
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      a) Is the workstation suitably positioned relative to natural light   
         sources?

      b) Is the workstation suitably positioned relative to artificial      
         light sources?


9     Lighting
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      a) Is there adequate natural lighting?

      b) Are windows fitted with blinds or other protective covering?

      c) Do reflection and glare arise from natural lighting?

      d) Is there adequate artifical lighting?

      e) Do reflection and glare arise from artificial lighting?

      f) Can the operator control illuminance and intensity of artificial   
         lighting?

      g) Has a desk light been provided?

      h) Has an uplighter been provided?

      i) Is there an anti-glare screen?


10    Electrical
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      a) Are all plugs, sockets and switches in a good state of repair?

      b) Are any sockets overloaded?

      c) Is there any exposed wiring?

      d) Are there any trailing wires?


11    Ambience
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      a) Is the temperature comfortable?

      b) Is the level of humidity comfortable?

      c) Is there noise from adjacent equipment?

      d) Is there street noise?

      e) Are there fumes from adjacent equipment?

      f) Is there excess radiation from the operator's workstation?

      g) Is there excess radiation from adjacent workstations?


12    Software
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      a) Is software suitable for the task?

      b) Is software easy to use?

      c) Is information displayed in a suitable format?

      d) Is information displayed at a suitable speed?

      e) Is there feedback on performance?

      f) Is any monitoring function in operation?

      g) Has appropriate training been provided to the operator?