Yes No Section 2 : Mouse, trackball etc. If you are having problems, try a Is the device suitable for the different device. The mouse and tasks it is used for? trackball are general-purpose devices suitable for many tasks, and available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Alternative devices such as touch screens may be better for some tasks (but can be worse for others). Is the device positioned close Most devices are best placed as within comfortable reach? close as possible, e.g. right beside the keyboard. Training may be needed to: prevent arm overreaching; encourage users not to leave their hand on the device when it is not being used; encourage a relaxed arm and straight wrist. Is there support for your Support can be gained from, for wrist and forearm? example, the desk surface or arm of a chair. If not, a separate supporting device may help. You should be able to find a comfortable working position with the device. Does the device work See if cleaning is required (e.g. of smoothly at sufficient speed? mouse ball and rollers). Check the work surface is suitable. A mouse mat may be needed. Can you easily adjust Users may need training in how to software settings for speed adjust device settings. and accuracy of pointer? Risk Factors Tick Things to Consider Action to Take Answer Yes No Section 3 : Display Screens
Yes No Section 2 : Mouse, trackball etc. Is the device suitable for the tasks it is used for? If you are having problems, try a different device. The mouse and trackball are general-purpose devices suitable for many tasks, and available in a variety of shapes and sizes. Alternative devices such as touch screens may be better for some tasks (but can be worse for others). Is the device positioned close within comfortable reach? Most devices are best placed as close as possible, e.g. right beside the keyboard. Training may be needed to: prevent arm overreaching; encourage users not to leave their hand on the device when it is not being used; encourage a relaxed arm and straight wrist. Is there support for your wrist and forearm? Support can be gained from, for example, the desk surface or arm of a chair. If not, a separate supporting device may help. You should be able to find a comfortable working position with the device. Does the device work smoothly at sufficient speed? See if cleaning is required (e.g. of mouse ball and rollers). Check the work surface is suitable. A mouse mat may be needed. Can you easily adjust software settings for speed and accuracy of pointer? Users may need training in how to adjust device settings. Risk Factors Tick Answer Things to Consider Action to Take Yes No Section 3 : Display Screens
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