Ergonomics Self-Assessment Screening for Computer Users - BASF

PETRONAS CHEMICALS (BPC)

a) T his self-assessment is intended to guide all BPC employees to properly adjust their computer workstation.
b) Use this tool while seated at your workstation and make appropriate adjustment.
c) Repeat both online training and this self-assessment yearly or in any case change the workstation
d You may require additional support for some adjustment. Please contact your supervisor or local EHS.
e) Please use Musculoskeletal Discomfort Self-assessment (https://forms.office.com/r/vhccpCWBSR) for any work-related
complaints on physical ergonomics and / or musculoskeletal disorders / pain.
f) Please contact your superior or dedicated SHO or BPC Industrial Hygienist to report any sign of potential discomfort related to
workstation arrangement.

Can you adjust your chair so that your feet are flat on the floor and your thighs are
parallel to the floor? *

Yes

No

Maybe

Does your chair back provide adequate support and maintain your lower back? *
 Yes

No

Maybe

Can you adjust your seat pan so that you have a gap between the back of your knees and
the front edge of the seat pan? Slightly sloping forward and comfortable upholstery. *
 Yes

No

Maybe

Can you adjust your armrests to your elbow level with your shoulder relaxed (not
shrugged)? *

Yes
 No

Maybe

Can you adjust your desk height so that your forearms and wrists are parallel to the
floor (not bent up or down)? *

Yes

No

Maybe

Do you have frequently used items in your primary reach zone, occasional items in your
secondary reach zone, with only rarely used items outside of these zones? *
 Yes

No

Maybe

Do you have sufficient space under your desk and around you to move and change your
posture? *

Yes

No

Maybe

When typing and mousing, can your upper arms relaxed and keep the wrist straight?

Yes
 No

Maybe

Can you adjust your monitor height so the top of screen sits just below eye level? *

Yes

No

Maybe

10

Can you adjust your monitor distance so that it is approximately your arm's length away?
*

Yes

No

Maybe
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Do you use more than one monitor at your workstation? *

Yes

No

Maybe

12

If both monitors are used equally they should be at the same height and centered in
front of your body. Adjust your monitors or tilt monitors inwards slightly.

13

Typically monitors should be positioned at your arm's length away from the eyes,
however dual monitors must be further away to avoid turning the head. If dual monitors
are too close you could add a keyboard tray or switch to a single widescreen monitor.
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If one monitor is used primarily and one occasionally, center the primary monitor in front
of the body (at arms length from eyes). Place the secondary monitor on the either side
of the primary monitor and angle the outer edge towards you.

15

Do you wear bifocals or progressive lenses while working at your computer? *

Yes

No

Maybe

16

Glare (from windows, lights) is not reflected on screen causing the you to squint or
assume awkward postures to clearly see information on the screen? *

Yes

No

Maybe
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Do you experience eye strain, blurred vision or visual discomfort throughout your day?

Yes

No

Maybe

18

Give your eyes a rest by following the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes look at something
20 feet away for 20 seconds. As well, blink often to keeps your eyes lubricated.

19

Take steps to minimize glare. If you have a bright window either behind or in front of you
either reposition your workstation so the window is to your side of install window
coverings and class them during the bright parts of the day.
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Do you use laptop as your primary computer? *

Yes

No

Maybe

21

If laptops are used as a primary computer they are set up using the same ergonomic
principles as desktop computers. A separate keyboard and input device are required.
Request from BASF IT catalogue https://service4you.intranet.basf.com/sp to order for
additional office ergonomic equipment or discuss with your supervisor if require to
purchase other recommended products externally

22

If laptops are used outside the office, (e.g. on a plane, in a hotel) change your posture
regularly to improve neck and wrist posture and duration of time on laptop should be
minimized
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Laptops used in vehicles are set up at a comfortable angle and infrequent use. Take
frequent breaks from computer tasks.

24

Tablets and smartphones should be used with the shoulders relaxed, arms and neck in a
neutral posture without excessive neck bending to view the screen.

25

Do you often look at paper documents and reference materials while using your
computer? *

Yes

No

Maybe

26

If you frequently turn your head to look at reference materials, you may want to try a
document holder which can be positioned between your keyboard and monitor. This will
prevent twisting of the neck.

27

Do you spend a significant part of your day talking on the telephone? *

Yes

No

Maybe

28

Do you working on computer for more than two hours straight? *

Yes

No

Maybe

29

Switch movement between sitting and standing. Use standing desk if available. Stand
up and walk around frequently
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Do you take breaks and perform relief exercises throughout the day?

Yes

No

Maybe

31

Your workstation is adequately setup. Would you like to report any sign of potential
discomfort related to workstation arrangement? *

Yes

No

32

Your workstation is adequately setup. Please print a copy for your record. As needed,
please contact and to report any sign of potential discomfort related to workstation
arrangement to your Superior, dedicated safety officer or BPC Industrial Hygienist. *

Finish and ready to submit

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Please provide your Novell ID for record. *

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