Workstation Preparation

Have a desk that is big enough to handle your business.

Place feet flat on the floor and adjust chair as needed.

Adjust the chair height, the keyboard tray and desk height.

Adjust the monitor and keyboard so they are in front of you.

Adjust the monitor so that it is an arm length away.

Raise or lower the monitor height as needed.

Adjust the brightness and contrast settings of the screen.

Use an anti-glare screen in front of your monitor.

Have the mouse and keyboard on the same surface.

Your wrists should be straight and 'float' above the keyboard.

Adjust lighting or move your computer perpendicular to the window.

Move more frequently used items within reach.

Move less frequently used items out of your workspace.

While Working

Check each morning to see what might need to be restocked.

Check your mail daily and go thru it at the time it is delivered.

Keep your workspace clear of clutter and debris.

Use storage bins with labels.

Keep your hands and fingers relaxed when typing.

Take frequent rest and stretch breaks as well as mix job tasks.

Download or Print this Workstation Checklist

Get a printable version of this checklist in your preferred format: PDF, Word, Excel, or print directly from your browser.

Who it's for

This Workstation Checklist is for teams that want consistent execution, less rework, and clear ownership.

Standardize quality - run the same Workstation steps every time, regardless of who executes
Save time - reuse a proven Workstation workflow instead of rebuilding processes from scratch
Improve accountability - assign owners and see what's done vs. what's pending
Onboard faster - use the Workstation checklist as the SOP and training guide
Coordinate across roles - handoffs are clear and everyone works from the same source of truth

How to use this Workstation Checklist:

Start by saving it - save as a Template if you'll reuse it, or as a Checklist if it's a one-off project.
Customize it once for your workflow - remove what doesn't apply and add your team-specific steps.
Assign ownership and execute - set owners/due dates where needed and track completion as work happens.
Reuse without rebuilding - when Workstation comes up again, start from your saved version and run it with clear ownership.

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