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?