Workstations and Ergonomics

The following link will take you to the WorkSafe Australia Workstation Checklist posted on the University of Wollongong website:

staff.uow.edu.au/content/groups/public/@web/@ohs/documents/doc/uow017064.pdf

Use this checklist to conduct the workstation audit of your TIGS employee (case study)

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The following pdf file details steps to setting up your workstation:

staff.uow.edu.au/content/groups/public/@web/@ohs/documents/doc/uow021442.pdf

Steps to Setting Up Your Workstation

Contents

1. Setting up Your Workstation..............................................................................................................2

2. Ergonomic Equipment Guidelines .....................................................................................................2

3. Chairs...............................................................................................................................................2

4. Monitors............................................................................................................................................3

5. Wrist Rests.......................................................................................................................................3

6. Foot Rests........................................................................................................................................3

7. Version Control Table........................................................................................................................4

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The following link will take you to the NSW Government Workplace Guidelines for Workstation Design 

www.gamc.nsw.gov.au/workplace-guidelines/1_GuidelineContent/guidelines_1_09.htm

This information is quite detailed and will provide you with additional information

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The College of Fine Arts website has excellent information on Office Safety and Ergonomics: visit this as a resource for interpreting your audit and making recommendations:

www.cofa.unsw.edu.au/schoolsunits/ohs/policies/officesafety.html