Ergonomics: Online Checklist

ERGONOMICS for EFFICIENT KEYBOARDING
Checklist & Resource Worksheet

An online form (Fill out online and print.)
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This worksheet can be used by individual users interested in maintaining good ergonomics for typing and to prevent typing related injuries and health problems. It can also be used by administrators, teachers, or managers interested in pursuing good ergonomic standards for their employees or students. Users can fill out this form at regular intervals, indicating that they have read the information about the importance of good ergonomics and are maintaining good ergonomic and positioning principles.

Date of report:

	1. Work Habits		3. Environment setup
	Vary tasks / break up repetitive tasks		Work surface / work area:
	Take frequent breaks		Place regularly used items within easy reach
	Shift your posture frequently		Desk / work table between 25” – 28” high
	Joint movement exercises
	Other:		Monitor:
	Other:		Arms length away from eyes
	2. Body Position		Away from window and light sources
	Lumbar support (at lower back)		No windows or light sources behind monitor
	Thighs parallel to floor		Slightly below line of vision
	Hips and knees 90 degrees		Set monitor settings
	Feet flat on floor		Increase size of fonts
	Forearms parallel to floor		Use document holder
	Upper arms at side of body
	Elbows resting on arm rests		Mouse:
	Elbow 90 degrees		Close to keyboard
	Wrists straight		Set mouse speed settings high
	Fingers slightly flexed to reach each key
	Other:		Keyboard:
	Other:		Wrist or palm rest
	Notes and additional information:		Placement of keyboard 'B' midline
			Height / angle adjustable keyboard holder

			Other:
			Chair with lumbar support
			Footrest if necessary

			Other:
			Other:

Print out this form once you have entered information. Storage and retrieval of information in these forms is not currently functional. We will provide the option of storing user information (secure server) for quick access by user and managers / administrators / teachers, based on user demand. Send us an e-mail if you would like to use this form to store ongoing information about your ergonomics for typing.