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1. What is your job title?

2. What is the name of your manager?

3. What does your daily work generally involve? (please give a short description of your typical activities):

4. Please indicate the usual amount of time you spend on each of these activities:

• Looking at a screen (select one) Most of the time Some of the time Only occasionally Never

• Looking down at documents (select one) Most of the time Some of the time Only occasionally Never

• Operating a keyboard (select one) Most of the time Some of the time Only occasionally Never

• Holding + using a mouse (select one) Most of the time Some of the time Only occasionally Never

• Writing (select one) Most of the time Some of the time Only occasionally Never

• On the phone (select one) Most of the time Some of the time Only occasionally Never

• Sitting (select one) Most of the time Some of the time Only occasionally Never

• Meetings in the office (select one) Most of the time Some of the time Only occasionally Never

• Working away from the office (select one) Most of the time Some of the time Only occasionally Never

• Any other significant activities? (select one) Most of the time Some of the time Only occasionally Never - please enter details below:

5. Do you have enough desk space?

Yes No - if "no" - please explain why

6. Can you sit comfortably?

Yes No - if "no" - please explain the problem:

7. Do you know how to adjust your workstation (chair, desk, equipment positions)?

Yes No A bit

8. Do you ever have to do any uncomfortable activities that involve stretching, lifting , pushing, pulling or gripping?

Yes No - if "YES", what are the activities?

9. Do you ever have any persistent or recurring discomfort?

Yes No

If you answered "Yes" - what is/are the problem('s)? -

Headaches; Sore neck; sore eyes ;Shoulders; Elbow(s); Wrists, hands, fingers;

Mid-back; Low back; Other

If you selected "other", what is it?

10. Can you always see and read your screen comfortably?

Yes No - if "no", why?

11. Can you read your source papers and documents comfortably and easily?

Yes No - if "no", why?

12. Are you satisfied with the present height and position of your screen?

Yes No - if "no", why?

13. Can you always hear clearly?

Yes No - if "no", why?

14. What, if any, are the most tiring aspects of your work?

15. Can you suggest any new arrangements or changes you believe would make your work more comfortable?

16. Can you suggest any changes which would help you work more efficiently?

17. Do you have any other suggestions for improvement?

18. About yourself:

Your name: 

Your email address:

Where exactly in the building do you sit (describe your surroundings and orientation to walls and windows etc.)?

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