Ergonomics

Last Updated: March 21, 2025 9:26:35 AM PDT

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:

Set up an Ergonomic Computer Workstation

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

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