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Ergonomic Checklist
InterActive Desk Excels with Ergonomic Features
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) developed strict ergonomic guidelines for work environments involving video display terminals (VDT) - such as computers. WorkSpaces' InterActive Desk rates exceedingly well against these guidelines. The information shown here also provides an excellent resource for what to look for in a computer desk or workstation.
OSHA 1910.900 VDT
Check List Evaluation of WorkSpaces InterActive Desk Ergonomics
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Does InterActive Desk Meet Standard? |
Working Conditions
The workstation is designed or arranged for doing VDT tasks so it allows the employee's... |
Yes
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No
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Notes
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| A. Head and Neck to be about upright (not bent down/back) |
x |
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Desk and keyboard height can be adjusted |
| B. Head, neck, & trunk to face forward, (not twisted) |
x |
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Desk positions the worker facing monitor |
| C. Trunk to be about perpendicular to floor (not stretched forward) |
x |
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Monitor and keyboard can be positioned |
| D. Shoulders and upper arms to be about perpendicular to floor (not stretched forward) and relaxed (not elevated). |
x |
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Keyboard has 6 inches of vertical adjustment to meet this standard; keyboard is positioned directly in front of seated person's chair. |
| E. Upper arms and elbows to be close to body (not extended outward) |
x |
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Keyboard and mouse are next to each other on the same surface which allows this position to be met. |
F. Forearms, wrists, and hands to be straight and parallel to floor (not pointing
up/down) |
x |
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Keyboard has 15 degrees of negative tilt and 6 inches of vertical adjustment allowing positioning to this requirement. |
| G. Wrists and hand to be straight (not bent up/down or sideways toward little finger). |
x |
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Same as E and F |
| H. Thighs to be about parallel to the floor and lower legs to be about perpendicular to floor. |
NA |
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This requirement depends upon the type of chair the user uses. |
| I. Feet to rest flat on the floor or be supported by a stable footrest. |
x |
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Desk and keyboard can be height adjusted to allow this, assuming the user has an adjustable chair. |
| J. VDT Tasks to be organized in a way that allows employee to vary VDT tasks with other work activities, or to take micro-breaks or recovery pauses while at the VDT workstation. |
x |
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Desk cockpit and side table layout encourages user to rotate away from desk for other tasks like writing or phoning. |
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Does InterActive Desk Meet Standard? |
SEATING
The chair.... |
Yes |
No |
Notes |
| 1. Backrest provides support for employee's lower back (lumbar area) |
NA |
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Depends on chair used, not desk. |
| 2. Seat width and depth accommodate specific employees (seatpan not too big/small) |
NA |
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Depends on chair used, not desk. |
| 3. Seat front does not press against the back of employee's knees and lower legs (seat pan not too long). |
NA |
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Depends on chair used, not desk. |
| 4. Seat has cushioning and is rounded/ has "waterfall" front (no sharp edge). |
NA |
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Depends on chair used, not desk. |
| 5. Armrests support both forearms while employee performs VDT tasks and do not interfere with movement. |
NA |
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Depends on chair used, not desk. |
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Does InterActive Desk Meet Standard? |
KEYBOARDING/INPUT DEVICE
The keyboard/input device is designed or arranged for doing VDT tasks so that.... |
Yes |
No |
Notes |
| 6. Keyboard/input device platform(s) is stable and large enough to hold keyboard and input device. |
x |
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16 x 30 keyboard handles any combination of keyboard and mouse. Locking arm prevents movement. |
| 7. Input device (mouse or trackball) is located right next to keyboard so it can be operated without reaching. |
x |
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Large keyboard shelf accomdates both keyboard and mouse pad right next to each other. |
| 8. Input device is easy to activate and shape/size fits hand of specific employee (not too big/small) |
NA |
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Depends on computer hardware, not desk. |
| 9. Wrists and hands do not rest on sharp or hard edge. |
x |
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The InterActive desk has rounded ergo shaped profiled edges everywhere that the arms might be rested. |
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Does InterActive Desk Meet Standard? |
MONITOR
The monitor is designed or arranged for VDT tasks so that...... |
Yes |
No |
Notes |
| 10. Top line of screen is at or below eye level so employee is able to read it without bending head /neck down/back.(For employees with bifocals/trifocals next item) |
x |
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Desk can be lowered on levelers for short persons; medium to tall persons will find top line of text at or below eye level even on 21" monitors. |
| 11. Employee with bifocals/trifocals is able to read screen without bending head or neck backward. |
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x |
To meet this standard the monitor must rest part way into the desk top; we meet this standard using flat panel screens. |
| 12. Monitor distance allows employee to read screen without leaning head, neck, or trunk forward/backward. |
x |
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Our deep desk design allows monitor to be positioned where ever to meet this standard. |
| 13. Monitor position is directly in front of employee so employee does not have to twist head or neck. |
x |
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This is exactly the design of the InterActive Desk. |
| 14. No glare (e.g., from windows, lights) is present on the screen which might cause employee to assume an awkward posture to read screen. |
NA |
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Depends on siting of desk and design of building. |
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Does InterActive Desk Meet Standard? |
WORK AREA
The work area is designed or arranged for doing VDT tasks so that .... |
Yes |
No |
Notes |
| 15. Thighs have clearance space between chair and VDT table/keyboard platform (thighs not trapped) |
x |
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The I-Desk has generous room with it's low profile keyboard mechanism. |
| 16. Legs and feet have clearance space under VDT table so employee is able to get close enough to keyboarding/input device. |
x |
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There are no legs in front of, to the right or to the left of the keyboard; unlimited leg room is available. |
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Does InterActive Desk Meet Standard? |
| ACCESSORIES |
Yes |
No |
Notes |
| 17. Document holder, if provided, is stable and large enough to hold documents that are used. |
NA |
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Depends on design of the accessory chosen. |
| 18. Document holder, if provided, is placed at about the same height and distance as monitor screen so there is little head movement when employee looks from document to screen. |
x |
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The I-Desk has ample room on either side of the monitor for a document holder with base such that the page is parallel with the screen height. |
| 19. Wrist rest, if provided, is padded and free of sharp and square edges. |
x |
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The wrist rests sold by WorkSpaces are temperature sensitive gel and are without sharp edges. |
| 20. Wrist rest, if provided, allows employee to keep forearms, wrists and hands straight and parallel to ground when using keyboard/input device. |
x |
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Our adjustable height keyboard/mouse platform allow flexible positioning of the rests we sell to meet this standard. |
| 21. Telephone can be used with head upright (not bent) and shoulders relaxed (not elevated) if employee does VDT tasks at the same time. |
NA |
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Depends on telephone design, not the desk. |
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Does InterActive Desk Meet Standard? |
| GENERAL |
Yes |
No |
Notes |
| 22. Workstation and equipment have sufficient adjustability so that the employee is able to be in a safe working posture and to make occasional changes in posture while performing VDT tasks. |
x |
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The keyboard/mouse platform and the desk height are adjustable to meet this standard. Also, the desk cockpit design allows re-positioning the chair during the day to relieve muscle strain. |
| 23. VDT Workstation, equipment, and accessories are maintained in serviceable conditon and function properly. |
x |
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WorkSpaces' guarantee covers it's equipment against failure under normal working conditions. |
PASSING SCORE – "Yes" on all "working postures", no more that two "Nos" on rest of items.
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