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The Risk Of Repetitive Strain Injury From Computer Use Risk Assessment includes the following job steps and related potential hazards:
- 1. Preparation
- Incorrect equipment setup
- Poor lighting conditions
- 2. Initialising Computer
- Inadequate breaks
- Improper seating posture
- 3. Keyboard Usage
- Excessive use of keyboard
- Incorrect keyboard position
- 4. Mouse Usage
- Excessive use of mouse
- Incorrect mouse position
- 5. Monitor Usage
- Poor screen adjustment
- Excessive screen glare
- 6. Sitting Posture
- Sustained awkward postures
- Insufficient legroom
- 7. Document Usage
- Frequent looking from screen to document
- Faulty document holder
- 8. Breaks/Pauses
- Insufficient rest periods
- inadequate duration of breaks
- 9. End of Day Shutdown
- Cumulative effect of all-day computer use
- Poor end of day routine
- 10. Environment Adjustment
- Exposure to excessive noise
- Inadequate environmental control
- 11. Reporting Concern
- Delay in reporting ache or pain
- Reluctance to report discomfort
- 12. Maintenance/Inspection
- Delay in the maintenance of ergonomic equipment
- Lack of regular workstation inspection
- 13. Training
- Inadequate training on RSI prevention
- Irregular HSE information sessions
- 14. Daily Monitoring
- Noncompliance to health guidelines
- Lack of adherence to ergonomic practices
- 15. Prolonged Usage
- Frequent overtime work
- Extended hours without adequate breaks
- 16. Technical Support Usage
- Extended waiting time for support
- Insufficient prompt ergonomic advice
- 17. Workstation Set-Up
- Improper desk and chair set-up
- Inadequate workstation layout
- 18. Posture Correction
- Resistance to change of sitting position
- Frequent reversion to bad posture
- 19.Workstation Adaptation
- Resistance to workstation alterations
- Delay in implementing ergonomic adjustments
- 20.Ergonomic Equipment Acquisition
- Delay in acquiring ergonomic aids
- Non-availability of suitable equipment