Ergonomics: What We Have Learned :

We now present a checklist about the Ergonomics that will help you create a safe, sound, and relaxed workstation. There are two options – ‘Yes’ and ‘No’. The questions relate to different topics like Ergonomic seating, keyboard, monitors, accessories, workplace Ergonomics and some general questions. If the response is ‘no’, it means that a problem exists. You can refer to the above-mentioned information to get ideas about how to evaluate and manage the problem.

Ergonomics Seating:

1. Do your head and neck need to be upright, or in-line with the your torso (not bent down/back)? If your answer is "no", then refer to the section on Ergonomic Monitors, Ergonomic Chairs and Workplaces Ergonomic.
2. Do the head, neck, and trunk need to be facing forward without twisting? If your answer is "no", then refer to the section on Ergonomic Monitors or Ergonomic Chairs.
3. Does your trunk have to be perpendicular to the floor (you may lean back into backrest but not forward)? If your answer is "no", then refer to the section on Ergonomic Chairs or Ergonomic Monitors.
4. Do your shoulders and upper arms need to be relaxed and in-line with the torso, normally about perpendicular to the floor (but not elevated or stretched forward)? If your answer is "no", then refer to the section on Ergonomic Chairs.
5. Do the upper arms and elbows need to be close to the body and not extended outward? If your answer is "no", then refer to the section on Ergonomic Chairs, Workplace Ergonomics, Ergonomic Keyboards, and Ergonomic Mouse.
6. Do your forearms, wrists, and hands need to be straight and in -line (forearm at about 90 degrees to the upper arm)? If your answer is "no", then refer to the section on Ergonomic Chairs, Ergonomic Keyboards, Ergonomic Mouse.
7. Do the wrists and hands need to be straight (not bent up/down or sideways toward the little finger)? If your answer is "no", then refer to the section on Ergonomic Keyboards, or Ergonomic Mouse.
8. Do both the thighs need to be parallel to the floor and the lower legs to be perpendicular to floor (thighs may be slightly elevated above knees)? If your answer is "no", then refer to the section on Ergonomic Chairs or Workplace Ergonomic.
9. Can your feet rest flat on the floor or should they be supported by a stable footrest? If your answer is "no", then refer to the section on Ergonomic Chairs or Workplace Ergonomic.

Ergonomics Chair:

10. Does the backrest of the Ergonomics chair support your lower back?
11. Does the seat width and depth have the capacity for t he specific user (seat pan not too big/small)?
12. Is the seat pan of your Ergonomics chair too long to press against the back of your knees and lower legs? If your answer is ‘yes’, review the section on Ergonomics Chairs.
13. Is your seat cushioned properly, rounded, and blunt with a "waterfall" front?
14. Do the armrests of your Ergonomics chair support b oth forearms while working on the computer without meddling with your movement?

If your answer is "no" for any of these questions other than question number 12, then refer to the section on Ergonomics Chairs.

Ergonomic Keyboard

15. Are the platforms for the keyboard/input device s table and large enough to hold a keyboard and an input device?
16. Are the input devices (mouse or trackball) located right next to your keyboard so that they can be accessed and used without having to reach them?
17. Can the input devices be easily activated with their size and shape fitting your hand (not too big/small)?
18. Does your workstation ensure that your wrists and hands do not rest on sharp or hard edges?

If your answer is "no", then refer to the section on Ergonomics Keyboards, Ergonomics Mouse.