Home-Based Office Assessment Tool

There are few things more important for successful Home-Based CCR than having the right home office. This short survey is intended to help you review your home office space in light of the characteristics that make for the best and most successful Home-Based CCR environment.

Let's Check Your Workstation

"Workstation" is a general term for your desk area, how and where your computer is placed, and the area immediately surrounding your pc. Candidly answering these questions will show you if you have the right space, or if you may need to make some adjustments.

Answer the following questions about the workstation in your home:

1.	Is the workstation deep enough to accomodate the monitor and keyboard directly in front of the user?	Yes No
2.	Does the workstation provide sufficient leg room (depth and width), so there are no obstructions for knees, legs, shins or thighs?	Yes No
3.	Are the mouse (or other pointing device) and keyboard able to be positioned on the same level?	Yes No
4.	Is there adequate room for the monitor to be positioned 16 to 29 inches from the user's eyes?	Yes No
5.	Can the monitor be raised or lowered to accommodate the correct viewing height (uppermost line of the document at or slightly below the user's eyes)?	Yes No

Please, take a chair . . .

If you're going to be spending lots of time at your workstation, you'll need to be "seated" very comfortably. These questions offer some important factors you may not have considered . . .

Be careful not to assume you have the correct chair by answering the following questions:

1.	Is the chair stable (with a five-point base)?	Yes No
2.	Does the chair adjust in height?	Yes No
3.	Is there at least 3 inches between the front edge of the chair and the back of your knees when sitting back in the chair?	Yes No
4.	Does the chair provide lower-back support?	Yes No
5.	Are your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest when sitting back in the chair?	Yes No

First last and always

The old saying, 'Safety first, last and always' is not just of office buildings, it matters in our home just as much. Let's do some physical wellness and safety review questions. . .

You will want to ensure you can clearly answer yes to the following important considerations:

1.	Are your forearms, wrists, etc. free from contact with hard, sharp edges?	Yes No
2.	Is there adequate lighting for viewing the monitor and reading printed materials?	Yes No
3.	Do you use a headset at all times when using the computer and speaking on the phone at the same time?	Yes No
4.	Are aisles and doorways free of obstructions?	Yes No
5.	Are all phone lines, electrical and other cords in good repair and tied up out of the way?	Yes No
6.	Is all electrical equipment in good working condition?	Yes No

News from the Home Front

Finally, we need to consider your home office space as it relates to the rest of your home! Please answer the following questions. . .

The following questions will help you assess the appropriateness of your home office space for work at home:

1.	My home office has an adequate amount of work space for my current needs.	Yes No
2.	My home office has sufficient ventilation.	Yes No
3.	My home office is quiet enough to allow me to concentrate.	Yes No
4.	My home office provides appropriate separation from home/family distractions.	Yes No
5.	My home office is a pleasant and comfortable space I'd enjoy working in.	Yes No
6.	My home office has no zoning or lease restrictions that preclude my working from home.	Yes No
7.	My home office has adequate insurance coverage to protect business equipment.	Yes No

DONE