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Ergonomics

Ergonomics focuses on designing workstations, tools, and job tasks for greater safety and efficiency, helping to reduce employee injuries resulting from such ergonomic hazards as repetitive motion. (Repetitive motion injuries include such injuries as back injuries, carpal tunnel syndrome, and tendinitis.)

Ergonomics Documents

• Back Basics (PDF): Did you know that sitting at your desk all day can put more pressure on your back than standing? Making simple changes in the design of your workplace or work habits may prevent back strain and help you prevent back problems.

Healthy Computing Tips

• How to Take Microbreaks
• Stretch Breaks: take a 5-minute break away from your computer every half hour and do these stretches
• A User-Friendly Workstation (PDF): diagram of a user-friendly workstation plus tips on how to make your workstation user-friendly
• Supervisor Tips: Making Your Office "User-friendly" for Computer Users

Ergonomics Links

• Ergonomics@Work, provided by University Health Services, promotes ergonomics in campus work environments though workshops, consultation and coordination of the campus network of departmental computer workstation evaluators.