Environmental Health & Safety

Ergonomics Program

Revised 2/2024

Printable files are available with Adobe Acrobat Reader:

• PDF Version of Ergonomics Program
• Office Ergonomic Checklist

Table of Contents

Introduction

Section 1 - Minimizing Ergonomic-Related Injuries

1. Minimizing Ergonomic-Related Injuries
1. Employee Participation
2. Training
3. Program Evaluation
2. Responsibilities
1. Managers / Supervisors
2. Employees
3. Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S)
4. Human Resources Department
5. UR Purchasing Department

Section 2 - Process for Minimizing Ergonomic Hazards

1. Awareness of Musculoskeletal Disease (MSDs)
2. Preventive Actions
3. Early Intervention
4. Workplace Evaluations
5. Recordkeeping

Appendicies (all in pdf format)

1. Computer Workstation Guidelines
2. Ergonomic Handouts
3. Sit/Stand Workstations
4. Laboratory Ergonomics
5. Principles for Manual Material Handling (MMH)
6. Purchasing New Furniture and Accessories
7. External Resources

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