It is recommended that operators take regular

visual attention can also give rise to fatigue-related complaints. It is recommended that
operators take regular postural/stretching breaks to reduce intense periods of repetitive
movement. Employees newly engaged in keyboard work, and staff returning from an
absence of two or more weeks, need a period of adjustment. The adjustment may be
achieved through reduced work rates, or provision of alternative duties with a gradual
reintroduction to keyboard work.
Jobs should be designed and organised so that either:
 computer-related tasks can be interspersed with non computer related, or
 computer based tasks can be rotated amongst several staff (task/job sharing).
It is not the change of task per se, but the change to using different movements and
postures that is important. The whole purpose of task variety is to give the overloaded
structures a necessary break.
- Posture and environment
Change your posture at frequent intervals to minimise fatigue. Avoid awkward postures at
the extremes of the joint range, especially the wrists. Take frequent short rest breaks rather
than infrequent longer ones. Avoid sharp increases in work rate. Changes should be
gradual enough to ensure that the workload does not result in excessive fatigue. After
prolonged absences from work the overall duration of periods of keyboard work should be
increased gradually if conditions permit.
2. Completed checklist of the workstation (available on e-learning). You are to provide relevant
information based on the staged workstation provided.
 print the copy and you may complete it by handwritten and submit as an attachment
with this assessment. Must include your name and student number on the form or
 you may choose to complete the form electronically, print and submit as an attachment
with this assessment. Must include your name and student number on the form.
<3 marks allocated for completing the form relevant to the workstation provided>
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T-1.8.1
Name Position Date
1.Chair
Swivel seat with 5 castor base (glides should be used on hard floors)
Seat height should be adjustable so that when operator is seated:
 Upper arms handing freely (no side arms on chair)
 Thighs are not compressed by front edge of seat
 Upper leg is approximately horizontal or angled slightly
upwards with feet on floor or footrest
 Sufficient clearance between the thigh and lower edge of
desk
 Sufficient clearance between front edge of seat and
lower leg
If relative heights of work surface and chair are not sufficiently adjustable (for short person) then
an angled footrest should be provided.
Back rest adjusted:
For height so that small of back is supported
For angle to allow user to sit upright
2.Desk
Height should be adjustable so that forearms are horizontal or
angled slightly downward
Document holder placed beside or beneath screen at same viewing
distance as screen
Phone, folders etc. within easy reaching distance without the need
to twist body or stretch from seated position
Sufficient space for documents, completed work and writing on work
surface
Beneath desk should be clear of obstructions so that knee and foot