Ergonomics

Workstation

Evaluation

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Ergonomist:
Mark A. Anderson, MA, PT, CPE
ErgoSystems Consulting Group, Inc.
19285 Shady Hills Road
Minneapolis, MN 55331-9156
Voice: (952) 401-9296
Email: Mark.Anderson@ergosystemsconsulting.com

ERGOSYSTEMS ERGONOMICS WORKSTATION EVALUATION

The purpose of the ErgoSystems ergonomics evaluation was to focus on ergonomics issues of the workstation, work practices, and work process to offer reasonable and feasible suggestions to help improve comfort, safety, and productivity in the workplace. Please contact Mark Anderson, MA, PT, CPE of ErgoSystems (952-401-9296, mark.anderson@ergosystemsconsultling.com) with any comments/questions.

(Please refer to pages following for Recommended Specifications and Background Information)

Comments/Issues/Recommendations
General Comments
workstation was evaluated by Mark Anderson (ergonomist and physical therapist) on Click here to enter a date.

Chair	Comment	Recommendation
Instructed in upright “keyboard position” and semi-reclined “conversation position”. Recommended to alternate between these two seated postures based on job tasks throughout day.
Foot support	Comment	Recommendation
Worksurface	Comment	Recommendation
Keyboard Tray	Comment	Recommendation
Keyboard	Comment	Recommendation
Mouse	Comment	Recommendation
CPU	Comment	Recommendation
Monitor	Comment	Recommendation
Telephone	Comment	Recommendation
Document holder	Comment	Recommendation
Storage	Comment	Recommendation
Lighting	Comment	Recommendation
Other	Comment	Recommendation

Recommended Specifications (inches)
Seatpan height:	Seatpan height is distance from floor to seatpan (at side of seatpan) with user in chair.
Seatpan depth:	Seatpan depth is distance from back support to front of seatpan and allows for 1.5 to 2” of space between back of the knee and front of seatpan.
Seatpan width:	Seatpan width is distance side-to-side of seatpan; allows for 1.5 to 2” between thigh and side of seatpan.
Armrest height:	Armrest height is distance from top of armrest to floor.
Armrest width	Armrest width is distance between armrests measured from outside edge of each armrest.
Writing / reading desk:	Worksurface height (writing/reading desk) is distance from floor to top surface of worksurface.
Keyboard / mouse height:	Keyboard/mouse height is distance from floor to top surface of platform that keyboard/mouse rest on.
Monitor height:	Monitor height is height from floor to top of monitor screen (not the top of monitor bezel.)
Monitor distance:	Monitor distance is from eye position (bridge of the nose between the eyes) to screen.

Thank you for the opportunity to conduct the evaluation and submit the report. Please contact me directly with any questions at (952) 401-9296, email: Mark.Anderson@ergosystemsconsulting.com

Mark A. Anderson, MA, PT, CPE

Certified Professional Ergonomist

Licensed Physical Therapist

ErgoSystems Consulting Group, Inc.

Background Information
Last Name	Activity	%	Medical Background
First Name	Computer	Choose an item.
Date	Click here to enter a date.	Telephone	Choose an item.
Job Title	Handwriting	Choose an item.
Years employed	Choose an item.	10 key	Choose an item.
Stature	Choose an item.	Read-hard copy	Choose an item.
Heel height	Choose an item.	Misc	Choose an item.	Other Information
Hand dominance	Other	Choose an item.
Vision	(May not total 100%)
Job demands
Work hours

Workstation	Equipment-Computer
User	Keyboard type
Task	Keyboard loc
Other	Pointing Device
Equipment-Chair	CPU type
Chair Brand/Model	CPU loc
Legs	Doc Holder
Casters	Monitor number
Seatpan	Monitor type
Back	Equipment-Office
Armrests	Telephone
Chair Acceptable	10-key
Fit	Other
Maint	Storage
Worksurface	Acceptable
Config	Environment
Type	Illumination
Height	Choose an item.	Air
Noise

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