Computer User MSD Prevention Checklist (Reference Material)

The checklist will help you identify problems at your computer workstation that could impact your health and productivity.

The checklist will be easier to complete, if you attend the Computer Workstation Safety workshop first. If you are unable to attend the workshop, links to the workshop slides are in the table below. 

The checklist is available in 3 formats: 

• PDF format 
  • This will be the easiest way to complete the checklist.
  • Print it and write your responses as you go through the reference material.
• DOC format 
• PDF format + Musculoskeletal Discomfort Description 
  • Use this format if you are completing the checklist because you have asked for assistance with musculoskeletal discomfort that you are experiencing

Checklist Sections (Workshop Slides)	Discomfort Area	Most Relevant Sections
Work Organization Symptoms Activity variety Stretches Physical fitness Chair Keyboard/Mouse 3.1. K/M Positioning  3.2. K/M Use  Monitor Paper Documents Telephone Workstation Layout Chair Safety Making Changes to Reduce Discomfort & Workstation Settings	Low back	Work Organization Chair Workstation Layout (includes Views/Reaches Required for Visitors)
	Shoulder, elbow, wrist, fingers	Work Organization K/M Positioning K/M Use (includes Chair armrests)  See tips for Neck (below)
	Neck	Work Organization Looking at the keyboard (see K/M Positioning & Use) Monitor Paper documents Telephone Workstation layout (includes Views/Reaches Required for Visitors)
	Eyes	Work Organization Monitor Paper Documents