Ergonomic Solutions for You
Ergonomic solutions that reduce discomfort and injuries.
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
- Tips to Improve Your Home-Based Office
- Healthy Working at Home Self-Evaluation and Training
- Back Support Tips to Improve Your Home-Based Office
- Remote Computer Ergonomic Assessments
- Improve Neck Posture