Is the lighting suitable, eg not Users should be able to control light too bright or too dim to work levels, e.g. by adjusting window comfortably? blinds or light switches. Consider shading or repositioning light sources or providing local lighting, eg desk lamps (but make sure lights don’t cause glare by reflecting off walls or other surfaces). Does the air feel comfortable? DSE and other equipment may dry the air. Circulate fresh air if possible. Plants may help. Consider a humidifier if discomfort is severe. Are levels of heat Can heating be better controlled? comfortable? More ventilation or air conditioning may be required if there is a lot of electronic equipment in the room. Or, can users be moved away from the heat source? Are levels of noise Consider moving sources of noise, comfortable? e.g. printers, away from the user. If not, consider soundproofing. Final questions to users… Has the checklist covered all the problems they may have working with DSE? Have they experienced any discomfort or other symptoms which they attribute to working with their DSE? Has the user been advised of their entitlement to eye and eyesight testing? Does the user take regular breaks working away from DSE? Write down the details of any problems here:
Is the lighting suitable, eg not too bright or too dim to work comfortably? Users should be able to control light levels, e.g. by adjusting window blinds or light switches. Consider shading or repositioning light sources or providing local lighting, eg desk lamps (but make sure lights don’t cause glare by reflecting off walls or other surfaces). Does the air feel comfortable? DSE and other equipment may dry the air. Circulate fresh air if possible. Plants may help. Consider a humidifier if discomfort is severe. Are levels of heat comfortable? Can heating be better controlled? More ventilation or air conditioning may be required if there is a lot of electronic equipment in the room. Or, can users be moved away from the heat source? Are levels of noise comfortable? Consider moving sources of noise, e.g. printers, away from the user. If not, consider soundproofing. Final questions to users… Has the checklist covered all the problems they may have working with DSE? Have they experienced any discomfort or other symptoms which they attribute to working with their DSE? Has the user been advised of their entitlement to eye and eyesight testing? Does the user take regular breaks working away from DSE? Write down the details of any problems here:
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