HARRY’S WORK SHOP
OH&S REPORT
FOR RTA COMPUTER WORKSTATION
Completed by
HARRY HA
8th August 2007
HARRY’S WORK SHOP
Background
This workshop has the following dimension: 1200 M2 (35m x 40m), ceiling height 5 metres,2 windows in the back. Infront the door there is a reception desk. The reception area is 3m x 4m (8 M2). The FIRST AID KIT is located next to the reception area. The reception area is secured. The existing reception area has already one workshop. Infront to reception is waiting area for costumer.
As this reception area is isolated there is the barrier to isolate sound. This reception area has reverse cycle air-conditioning with climate control (humidity and temperature). In the workshop and reception area are no smoking. The toilet is right corner from reception. The left corner is meeting office. Next to the reception have fire alarm pull, in the work shop have 3 fire alarm pull.
In workshop right to the reception there is the office.This is located on the right side of the reception. As the result this does not affect excessive amount of glare from the screen. Infront receptionist have 6 chair for costumer to waiting. Lighting requirements for the new workstation is an issue. There is insufficient artificial lighting in the propose area. In addition, there is one clerk that does the administration work. receptionist as part of training and experience have already the OHS skills and knowledge for the job.
OHS WORKCOVER requirements.
This floor plan is given in figure 1
HARRY’S WORK SHOP
HARRY’S WORK SHOP
Recommendation
Install the RTA computer in the office facing the door. Install another light above the computer. This would comply with the requirements of the WORKCOVER guidelines for environmental factors. For ergonomic requirements an additional ergonomic chair is purchased. The computer system is installed based on the WORKCOVER guide lines for the following:
- The angle of the screen to the eye is max 30 degrees to horizontal. This is to protect the neck.
- The key board is positioned to reduce stress on the risk.
- The back rest is adjusted to ensure the back is vertical when seated.
Refer to http://www.acay.com.au/~mkrause/workstation_ergonomics.htm for additional information on Workstation Ergonomics.
The basic setup is given in Figure 2. Basically this includes the setup oft he following: Chair, Desk screen, Documents Layout, Keyboard, Mouse, Environment, Telephone Operations and Headsets and Work Organisation.
The workstation adjustment requirement relates to Figure3:
The layout of the workstation is given in figure 4
Additional requirements for posture are given in the following reference.
http://www.acay.com.au/%7Emkrause/posture.htm
