Ergonomics
Ergonomics is the study of the work you do and how your body interacts with that work. Proper ergonomic design and practices are essential in preventing many repetitive strain injuries.
Prevention
A free preventative ergonomic evaluation is available for any faculty or staff member that is interested in preventing discomfort while performing job tasks. Through the ergonomic evaluation process, our goal is to assess any work-related factors that may pose a risk of illness or injury and fit the equipment, environment and process to the worker as well as recommend low-cost/no-cost solutions.
Medical
A free medical ergonomic evaluation is available for any faculty or staff member under a physician, chiropractor, or therapist care related to the discomfort experienced during the workday. In order to schedule a medical ergonomic evaluation, you must first have the physician prescription/referral form filled out. The form then must be faxed to 734-615-1570.
Email the Ergonomics Awareness team or call 734-763-0852.
Ergonomic Essentials for the Office - Videos
We've provided a series of informational videos on the importance of ergonomics and what you can do to make your workspace more comfortable.
- Ergonomic Essentials Introduction
- Case Studies Introduction
- Case Study #1 - Sitting long periods with back unsupported
- Case Study #2 - Feet dangling while seated
- Case Study #3 - Twisting head side-to-side
- Case Study #4 - Prolonged and hunched shoulder posture while using phone
- Case Study #5 - Elbows splayed out and shoulders raised and tense
- Case Study #6 - Rapid, sustained and prolonged keying and key pounding
- Case Study #7 - Frequent and prolonged reaching or leaning
- Case Study #8 - Light reflected off screen, high light contrast
- Case Study #9 - Monitor too close to face
- Adjusting Workstation Introduction
- Adjusting Chair
- Adjusting Monitor
- Adjusting Desk
- Adjusting Keyboard
- Adjusting Mouse
- Adjusting Phone
- Adjusting Laptop Computer
- Postures, Movement and Stretching
- Ergonomic Essentials for Office Review