Ergonomics Program

The aim of the UCI Ergonomics Program is to prevent symptoms due to overuse and poor positioning of employees and workstation equipment, as well as, reduce costs to the university, associated with repetitive motion injuries. This is accomplished through a combination of ergonomic strategy planning in office design stages, workplace ergonomics trainings, evaluation of workstations and work practices, and the implementation of ergonomic control strategies.

Training

• Ergonomics Computer & Office (Ergo eCourse) for On-site or Home Office Training and Self-assessment access in UC Learning Center (UCLC)
• Back Injury Prevention eCourse access in UC Learning Center (UCLC)
• Laboratory Ergonomics eCourse access in UC Learning Center (UCLC)

Services

Computer and Officer Ergonomics Services

• On-site and Home office Virtual Evaluation Process and Request
• Ergonomic Showroom Visits

Laboratory task and Manual material handling task Work-site Evaluation

*For employees of the health system (Medical Center), please contact Yvonne Ybarra (ybarray@hs.uci.edu) to request an ergonomic evaluation.

Product Guides

• Computer and Office Ergonomics Pre-approved Product Lists
• Purchasing Recommendations for Ergonomic Laboratory Equipment

Resources

• Ergonomics Program FAQs
• Policies – UCI Ergonomics Program
• UC Guidelines:
  • UCI Office and Computer workstation Design Requirements
  • UC Requirements for Hoteling and Shared Workstation
• UC Ergonomic Work group Projects:
  • Custodial Services UC Ergonomics Projects
  • Dining Services UC Ergonomics Projects
• Other Workstation Resources