Table 6
Questionnaire derived from the Dutch musculoskeletal questionnaire (DMQ)
| Does your work involve… |
|---|
| VDU, visual display unit. |
| a Standing for long periods of time? |
| b Sitting for long periods of time? |
| c VDU work for long periods of time? |
| d Walking long periods of time? |
| e Kneeling or squatting for long periods of time? |
| f Making the same movement for long periods of time? |
| g Working in a twisted posture for long periods of time? |
| h Holding your neck in a bent forward or twisted position for long periods of time? |
| i Bending or twisting your neck often? |
| g Holding your wrist in a bent or twisted position for long periods of time? |
| k Work(ing) with your hands above shoulder level? |
| l Work(ing) with your hands below knee level? |
| m Moving loads (more than 5 kg)? |
| n Moving heavy loads (more than 25 kg)? |
| o Exerting force with your arms or hands? |
| p Exerting maximal force? |
| q Physical hard work? |
| r Working in the same position for long periods of time? |
| s Working in uncomfortable postures? |
| t Working with vibrating tools? |
| u Operating peddles with your feet? |
| v Climbing stairs? |
| w Squatting often? |
| x Walking on irregular surfaces? |
| y Sitting or moving on your knees? |
| z Doing repetitive tasks with arms, hands or fingers many times per minute? |
