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Hazards/factors Things to look for Hazard Comments Suggested action/Solutions to consider Action
present? taken?
Layout Is it easy to view Make sure operator can find information
all the panels of easily – use colour-coding, attach labels
displays? or tags.
Can all controls be Is it possible to reposition any equipment
reached easily? to make it easier to reach and use? For
Is it easy to link example, telephones, keyboards (not
each display with fixed in console), etc?
its control?
Can you see
quickly whether
the reading is
within normal
limits?
Posture Are you sitting or Encourage regular breaks, especially
reaching outside for fresh air.
awkwardly?

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Hazards/factors Things to look for Hazard Comments Suggested action/Solutions to consider Action
present? taken?
Seating Do you sit down for Make sure you understand all the
long periods? adjustments on the chair, and that they
Do you lean forwards all work.
or back, or both? Repair or replace the chair as necessary.
Are chair arms a If the chair arms get in the way, they
problem, preventing should either be removed, or the chair
you from sitting close replaced with a model which has less
enough to the intrusive chair arms.
console? As a temporary solution, extra lumbar
Does your chair support may be used, e.g. lumbar roll.
provide enough
support?
Temperature Is it steady or Speak with the HVAC engineers if the
variable? temperature is a problem.
Is it comfortable?
Can it be changed to
suit individuals’
needs?

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Hazards/factors Things to look for Hazard Comments Suggested action/Solutions to consider Action
present? taken?
Lighting Is there enough/is it Is it possible for the ops to vary where
too bright/dull? Can light is and how much, e.g. dimmer
it be altered? switch?
Are there any Make sure the light is not too bright or
reflections or glare causing reflections or glare. Either
on screens? reposition the screens or cut the source
of the problem out (e.g. blinds at
windows).

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