Consider how continuous keyboard or pointer work is.
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Desk RSI risk-factor check
Review repetition, force, awkward reach, contact pressure, recovery, and symptoms to find a workstation factor worth changing first.
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Question 1 of 6
How continuous is keyboard or pointer work?
Priority for reviewA short guided check-in.
Answer for a normal workday. This is a factor check, not a diagnosis.
Direct answer
What this tool calculates—and what it does not.
Review repetition, force, awkward reach, contact pressure, recovery, and symptoms to find a workstation factor worth changing first.
Transparent methodology
How the calculation works
The check-in adds exposure and symptom answers to create a triage prompt. It does not diagnose repetitive strain injury or calculate an occupational risk probability.
Formula or decision ruleReview score = sum of six self-reported exposure and symptom answers.
Inputs explained
Include forceful gripping or keying.
Include reaching and non-neutral wrist positions.
Include hard-edge contact at wrists or forearms.
Consider whether tasks and positions change.
Report persistent or worsening symptoms.
Practical use
When this tool is useful
- Finding one modifiable exposure in desk work.
- Preparing observations for occupational health or clinical care.
- Avoiding the claim that posture alone explains symptoms.
A reliable way to use it
- 01Use a current baseline
Enter values from the same person, household, account, or operating period. Mixing periods makes a precise-looking result less useful.
- 02Run more than one scenario
Change one uncertain input at a time. A conservative and an expected case reveal which assumption matters most.
- 03Read the boundaries
Review the method and limitations on this page before turning the estimate into a decision.
- 04Save the next action
Record the input, result, source, and review date so the estimate can be checked when circumstances change.
Interpretation
How to read the result
- Change the highest exposure first and observe the response.
- Reduce repetition and force through workflow and equipment changes where possible.
- Persistent, worsening, traumatic, weak, numb, or function-limiting symptoms need appropriate evaluation.
Boundaries
What the result cannot tell you
- It does not diagnose RSI, carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinopathy, or another condition.
- The score is not a validated medical or workplace risk assessment.
- Non-work causes and individual health factors are not assessed.
Common questions
Common questions about Desk RSI risk-factor check
Can an ergonomic setup cure RSI?
A setup change may reduce an aggravating exposure, but symptoms can have multiple causes. Persistent or significant symptoms need appropriate evaluation.
Is wrist pain always caused by typing?
No. Pain, tingling, weakness, and numbness can have different causes and may be influenced by non-work activity or health conditions.
Which change should come first?
Start with the strongest repeated exposure: force, reach, contact pressure, sustained position, or insufficient task variation. Make one observable change.
How accurate is the desk rsi risk-factor check?
It is a transparent planning estimate, not a measurement or prediction. Its usefulness depends on the inputs and assumptions shown on this page. Compare the result with actual records before making a material decision.
Are my entries stored or sent anywhere?
No. The calculation or check-in runs in the browser tab and does not require an account. Avoid entering names, account numbers, or other identifying information.
Evidence and review notes
Sources behind the method
These references support the method, boundary, or safety context. They do not turn this planning tool into individualized professional advice.
Optional next step
Follow app updates When reminders would help the habit stick
ErgoMate is the optional iOS companion for turning setup guidance and movement prompts into a repeatable workday routine.