Ergonomics
Last Updated: December 21, 2023 10:42:28 AM PST
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Find ergonomic resources to reduce workplace discomfort and injuries.
Work environments are changing. The UC San Diego EH&S ergonomics team wants to provide you with ergonomic tips and support, including on-campus offices, home-based, remote settings or hybrid work. Utilize the following resources to help optimize your new 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
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
- Tips to Improve Your Home-Based Office
- Office Ergonomics Self-Assessment and Training
- Back Support Tips to Improve Your Home-Based Office
- Remote Computer Ergonomic Assessments
- Improve Neck Posture
Campus Funded employees contact EH&S Ergo Team.
For UCSD Health or Medical Center-Funded Employees, please visit UCSD Health Ergonomic Evaluation Request or email injuryprevention@health.ucsd.edu if you have questions.
Note: This page has a friendly link that's easy to remember: http://blink.ucsd.edu/go/ergo