Ergonomic Assessment
Office Ergonomic Score: an “ergonomic” label earns zero points here. This 20-question assessment scores what your workstation actually does: support, reach, screen alignment, wrist position and movement through the day.
Start the assessment
Answer 20 questions about support, reach, alignment and work patterns.
Method note: this educational self-assessment compares your answers with common workstation checkpoints. It does not measure exposure, diagnose a condition or replace an individual ergonomic or medical assessment.
Each answer scores 5 points for aligned, 2 for partly aligned and 0 for a priority. Five zones total 100 points; the lowest zones produce practical fixes, starting with changes that do not require a purchase.
Answer for your usual workday, not your best posture during the test. The score describes alignment with workstation guidance; it is not a health score, a diagnosis or proof that the workstation caused a symptom.
How the scoring works
Every question uses three levels: 5 points when the observable setup or work pattern aligns with the checkpoint, 2 points when it partly aligns, and 0 when it is a priority. Four questions produce a zone score out of 20; five zones produce the total out of 100. Recommendations are ordered by the lowest zone scores rather than by products mentioned in the answers.
The questions are informed by widely used computer-workstation checkpoints, including screen alignment, supported sitting, neutral input posture, reach and regular variation. They are deliberately device-neutral: a standard mouse that fits and can be used with a light grip may score better than a poorly fitted product marketed as ergonomic. Likewise, having no armrests is not penalized when the forearms are comfortably supported another way.
What the score cannot tell you
- The score does not measure force, duration or individual anatomy with professional assessment tools.
- Symptoms can have causes unrelated to the workstation, so a low zone score does not establish causation.
- Persistent, worsening, night-time or function-limiting symptoms deserve qualified medical advice regardless of the score.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good office ergonomic score?
A result of 70 or more means most checkpoints are at least partly aligned; 85 or more means few clear priorities appeared. These thresholds organise the feedback rather than predict health or compare you with a population. Review the zone breakdown and address the lowest score first.
Which zone should I fix first?
Start with the lowest zone, especially when its questions match discomfort or a task you perform for long periods. Many screen and reach changes are free. The ergonomic monitor setup guide is a useful measurement reference.
How often should I retake the assessment?
Retake it after a meaningful equipment, desk or work-pattern change, and periodically if the setup drifts. Compare zone scores rather than chasing a perfect total, and change one variable at a time so you can judge its effect.