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Office Ergonomics Process

 

If you are in need of ergonomic furniture/product recommendations, if you are a new employee, if you have moved to a new workstation, or if you have general questions about the ergonomics of your computer workstation set up, please follow these steps:

  1. Complete the Online Training and Self-Assessment
    • Take the online training and self-assessment from Risk and Safety Solutions at the following link: https://riskandsafety.com/
    • Sign in using your UCSC email and credentials. Select the “Computer Ergonomics Self-Assessment” in the upper right side of the webpage. Follow the prompts to complete the video training sections, and then complete the Ergonomic Self-Assessment. Please use this resource for guidance.
    • If you are unable to log into the training or encounter any issues with the functionality of the course, report problems to Risk and Safety Solutions https://riskandsafety.com, select “Contact Us”, and then “Get Help”.
  2. Request a Workstation Evaluation
    • After completing the online training and self-assessment please notify your supervisor and ask them if your department/division has an active Ergonomic Assessor. Workstation Evaluations are typically conducted by the department’s Ergonomic Assessor and can be done in-person or remotely by Zoom. You can also visit this page to find a list of the currently active Ergonomic Assessors and their contact info. If your department does not have an Ergonomic Assessor please contact ergocruz@ucsc.edu to request a Workstation Evaluation.
    • If possible, please make any recommended changes to your workstation. Discuss with your supervisor or your department’s Ergonomic Assessor (EA) any further assistance you may need to achieve a comfortable and supportive work area at your desk.
  3. Schedule a visit to the Ergonomic Showroom (if needed)
    • If it is determined that you need ergonomic furniture or equipment, you may be instructed to schedule a visit to the Ergonomic Showroom for chair fitting and/or testing out our recommended equipment.
  4. Purchasing Ergonomic Furniture and Equipment
    • Departments are responsible for purchasing ergonomic furniture and equipment for their employees.