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Home > Departments > Environment, Health & Safety > EH&S Programs > Industrial Hygiene > Ergonomics

Ergonomics

These documents can assist you in setting up your work area in an ergonmically correct manner:

Computer Workstation Ergonomic Self Evaluations (pdf) - Guidance to perform a preliminary evaluation of your workstation, and make any adjustments that are necessary to achieve a correct neutral posture. If you need additional instructions on how to arrange your workstation or chair, contact your supervisor or EH&S at 829-2401.

Eyes & Vision (pdf) - use this guide to improve visual comfort while working with computers for extended periods

Ergonomic Body Solutions (pdf) - a guide to avoid common causes of muscle, joint and tendon problems

Ergonomics for Everyone (pdf) - a short slide show demonstrating good ergonomic practices

Ergonomic Links 

Industry Standards

OSHA (general) OSHA Computer Workstations

NIH

CDC

Other Universities

UCLA

Cornell

Yale

Multimedia

Desk Exercises - from CVS/pharmacy Health Resources