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A User-Friendly Workstation
Checklist for a user-friendly workstation
Equipment Checklist
For a User-Friendly Workstation
| Buying Tips |
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Try equipment out before purchasing whenever possible.
Ask for equipment that meets American National Standards Institute
(ANSI) standards. These are ergonomic standards applicable to computer
terminals, associated furniture,and the work environment. |
| Computer Terminal |
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Detachable keyboard.
Easy to use brightness and control knobs.
Tiltable screen.
Character size at least 3/16".
No perceptible screen flicker.
Reduced electromagnetic fields (EMF) emissions. |
| Chair |
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Seat and back easily adjustable for height and tilt
from seated position.
Back provides firm lower and mid-back support.
Seat upholstered and padded, curves down at front edge.
5 casters for stability.
Adjustable arm rests, if needed to prevent shoulder fatigue. |
| Table |
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Bi-level to allow independent adjustment
of screen and keyboard.
Adjustable easily from seated position without use of tools.
Adequate table top space for required tasks.
Adequate leg room. |
| Accessories (as needed) |
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Document holder adjustable to screen height.
Wrist rest that is padded, movable, same height as keyboard home
row.
Foot rest for users whose feet don't rest flat on the floor.
Task lighting.
Adjustable keyboard tray, if table is too high.
Lumbar support cushion, if chair doesn't support lower back.
Glare screen with grounding wire.
Telephone headset. |
Health Tips
| Reduce Glare to Avoid Eyestrain |
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Avoid light shining directly into your eyes or onto
your screen.
Hold a mirror in front of your screen to identify sources of glare.
Avoid placing computer directly under a bank of lights.
Lower lighting level to about half of normal office lighting.
Use task lighting if necessary.
Position screen at right angle to window.
Use window curtains or blinds if necessary. |
| Take a Stretch/Exercise Break! |
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Take a 15 minute break from the computer at least
every two hours to get up and move around.
Rotate job tasks when possible to avoid constant keyboard work.
Take a mini-break as needed to stretch your body or rest your eyes.
Frequent short breaks are desirable if your work situation allows.
Blink often to keep your eyes moist.
Refocus your eyes by looking away from your screen and focusing
on a distant object at least 20 feet away every 10 minutes or so.
Release tension in the neck by looking back over the shoulder while
sitting up straight. Hold for 10 seconds, then slowly turn head
and look back over shoulder and hold.
Relax shoulders by rotating them backwards several times and then
forwards.
Spread your fingers as far apart as you can. Hold for 5 seconds.
Then make a fist. Repeat several times.
Keep moving throughout the day by taking mini-breaks for your favorite
stretches. |
Campus resources for computer users
- Free Workshops on computer health issues and workstation
design, call Ergonomics@Work at (510) 642-8410.
- Workstation Equipment/Accessories, call UC Furniture at 1-877-722-9090.
- Eye Exams for computer users, call the Computer Eye Clinic
at (510) 642-2020.
- Medical Care for work-related medical problems related
to computer use, contact the Occupational Health Clinic for an appointment
at (510) 642-6891.
- Computer Equipment, call The Scholar's Workstation, (510) 642-8424.
- VDT Resource Library and Health and Safety Newsletter,
call the Labor Occupational Health Program at (510) 642-5507.
Ergonomics@Work is the campus ergonomics program for faculty and staff.
Sponsors include: Business Services: Procurement & Contracts; Capital
Projects; Environment, Health and Safety; Office of Human Resources;
University Health Services: Occupational Health Clinic, Physical Therapy,
and Workers' Compensation & Vocational Rehabilitation.
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