Ergonomic Solutions for You

Last Updated: August 30, 2022 12:44:38 PM PDT

Ergonomic solutions that reduce 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:

Computer workers

Training and Evaluation

Get ergonomic training and a workstation evaluation by following the steps below.

Step 1:

Complete the Healthy Working Office Ergonomics Self-Evaluation and Training eCourse on UC Learning Center.

This eCourse simultaneously evaluates your computer workstation and teaches you basic ergonomic principles.

Based on your answers in the tutorial, a Personal Ergonomic Recommendation Report will be generated for you at the end of the course. It is your ergonomic evaluation report.

Step 2:

Download and read your Personal Ergonomic Recommendation Report. It describes how to adjust your workstation.

Step 3:

Implement the recommendations including workplace adjustments, obtaining additional equipment, and behavioral changes.

Step 4:

Approximately 15 days after implementing changes, update your Healthy Working Office Ergonomics Self-Evaluation and Training profile:

Return to the Healthy Working Office Ergonomics Self-Evaluation and Training eCourse on UC Learning Center.
Press the Start button to open the eCourse.
In the 'Status panel' select (2) Tier 1 Self Evaluation.
After submitting your answers, an updated Personal Ergonomic Recommendation Report is generated for you.

Home-Based Solutions

These days, many employees work both at a campus-based computer workstation and at a home-based computer workstation. To assist with the increase in home-based work-set ups, the Environment, Health and Safety's Ergonomics Team wants to provide ergonomic support to both campus-based office workers and telecommuters and other remote workers.

Please use the Ergonomic Web-based Tutorials, Tip Sheets and Links to provide you with the support you need to maintain greater health and well-being and reduce ergonomic-related injuries. Utilize use the following resources to help optimize your workspaces either on campus and at home:

Non-computer workers

Non-computer (repetitive or manual) workers, follow these steps to learn how to protect your back from injury.

Step 1:

Complete the Maintaining a Healthy Back eCourse on UC Learning Center.

This eCourse provides information on risk factors, lifting techniques, and posture.

Step 2:

Email us using the email at the bottom of this page.

Resources

Laboratory Ergonomics Checklist (PDF)

Campus Funded employees contact EH&S Ergo Team.

Notice: Ergonomics information, training, and services are intended exclusively for UC San Diego employees and affiliates.