Ergonomics
Ergonomics is a very important safety tool for ensuring employees can work productively and comfortably, without fear of discomfort or injury. Below is a listing of guidelines, policies and other resources you can use to ensure employee workspaces are ergonomically sound.
Ergonomics Guidelines and Policy
Frequently Requested Information
- Laptop Use at Home Guidelines (PDF)
- Ergonomics and the computer workstation at home (PDF)
- Measuring for modular or height adjustable furniture (PDF)
- Federal OSHA Ergonomics Website
Manual Materials Handling Resources
- CAL/OSHA and Partners - Ergonomic Guidelines for Manual Materials Handling (PDF)
- NIOSH - Simple Solutions Ergonomics for Construction Workers (PDF)
Training Resources
Workstation Evaluations
- ErgoSystems Office Workstation Evaluation Form (Microsoft Word) (PDF)
Employee Self Evaluation Forms
- Office ergonomics checklist (PDF)
- Computer workstation setup (PDF)
- Chair adjustments (PDF)
- Key office stretches (PDF)
- ErgoSystems Resources Short form (PDF) Long form (PDF)