Ergonomics
Last Updated: February 18, 2021 3:41:21 PM PST
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Find ergonomic resources to reduce workplace discomfort and injuries.
Due to the COVID-19 campus closure, many employees will be working from home. EH&S wants to provide ergonomic support to telecommuters and other remote workers during this period. Utilize use the following Ergonomics Where You Work resources to help optimize your workspaces:
Ergonomic solutions for you
- Help yourself to ergonomic solutions right now.
Supervisor responsibilities
Ergonomics: The Supervisor's Role
Supervisor's Responsibilities for UC San Diego Employees Covered by the Clerical Contract
Ergonomics Resource Fund – Financial help for campus-funded departments
Employee responsibilities
Ergonomics: The Employee's Role
Ergonomic Awareness: Risk Factors
Ergonomics Resource Fund – Financial help for campus-funded departments
Ergonomic training and evaluation
Learn basic ergonomic principles:
- Ergonomic Solutions for You
- Ergonomic Awareness: Risk Factors by job type
- Ergonomic Training Resources
- Maintain a Healthy Back
- Safely Lift and Carry
- Computer Ergonomics: Train the Evaluator (login required)
Learn how to:
Special resources for campus employees:
- Ergonomics Resource Fund – Financial help for campus-funded departments
- FitLife Occupational Program – Learn how to work more effectively, reduce injuries, illness
and stress, increase stamina, and create a healthy and fit lifestyle on and off the job
Regulations and policies
- California Ergonomic Standard, California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Article 106, Section 5110
- Injury & Illness Prevention Program, California Code of Regulations, Title 8, Section 3203
- PPM 516-20 Occupational Ergonomics
Campus Funded employees contact EH&S Ergo Team.
Note: This page has a friendly link that's easy to remember: http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/ergo