Display screen equipment: workstation checklist

Display screen equipment (DSE) workstation checklist Risk factors Tick Things to consider Action to take answer Yes No 5 Furniture Is the work surface large Create more room by moving enough for all the necessary printers, reference materials etc equipment, papers etc? elsewhere. If necessary, consider providing new power and telecoms sockets, so equipment can be moved. There should be some scope for flexible rearrangement. Can the user comfortably Rearrange equipment, papers etc to reach all the equipment and bring frequently used things within papers they need to use? easy reach. A document holder may be needed, positioned to minimise uncomfortable head and eye movements. Are surfaces free from glare Consider mats or blotters to reduce and reflection? reflections and glare. Is the chair suitable? The chair may need repairing or replacing if the user is Is the chair stable? uncomfortable, or cannot use the adjustment mechanisms. Does the chair have a working: ■ seat back height and tilt adjustment? ■ seat height adjustment? ■ castors or glides? 6