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Checklist clipboard beside ergonomic workstation
Measuring tape at desk setup
Notebook with workspace improvement notes

Workspace Self-Assessment

Score your setup in ten minutes, pick two changes, and review after five working days. Honest answers beat perfect furniture.

rule How to Use This Checklist

Work through categories in order: chair, desk/keyboard, screen, environment, movement. Mark each item Yes / Partly / No. “Partly” counts as a priority fix. Photograph your setup from the side—photos reveal forward head posture you do not feel in the moment.

Rate afternoon energy 1–5 before changes, then again after one week. If scores do not shift and discomfort grows, seek qualified assessment through appropriate channels—not anonymous web content.

Printed ergonomics checklist on desk with pen

checklist Assessment Items

Chair & desk

  • check_circle Feet flat or on footrest
  • check_circle Two-finger gap behind knees at seat
  • check_circle Lumbar support at belt line
  • check_circle Wrists straight when typing

Screen & environment

  • check_circle Top of screen at or below eye level
  • check_circle No glare on display
  • check_circle Break every 45–60 minutes logged
  • check_circle Room ventilated during day

priority_high Pick Two Upgrades Only

Lists fail when everything is urgent. Choose one hardware or furniture fix (chair pad, monitor arm, footrest) and one habit fix (timer, laptop stand, lamp position). Implement Monday; do not add a third until Friday review.

Share results with your manager if you need employer support—Dutch workspace rules may entitle you to conversation about suitable equipment. Our contact form handles educational event questions, not employer disputes.

Example upgrade pair: external keyboard + 60-minute break timer. Review Friday; only then add a monitor arm.

help_outline FAQs — Assessment

Should I buy a new chair immediately?

Adjust what you have first. Many chairs are unused in the wrong settings. If foam is collapsed or mechanisms broken, replacement may be reasonable—document with photos for budget requests.

Can I send you my checklist score?

Use the contact form for general questions about workshops. We do not provide remote diagnosis from photos.

event Events Calendar

DateTopicFormatAction
24 Jul 2026Home office self-assessment workshopIn person · 2 hRequest a spot