• Complete the recommended training modules and self evaluations.
• Familiarize yourself with the risks associated with your job.
• Modify your work environment to best suit your needs.
• Implement recommended practices.
• Consult with your supervisor or Department Safety Advisor (DSA) for assistance.

• Make sure that all employees complete the recommended ergonomics training modules pertaining to their work duties.
• Assist your employees with ergonomics self evaluations and workstation set ups.
• Order recommended equipment to create a safer environment.
• Act as a role model and motivate your employees to work safely in a safer work environment.

• Conduct preventative ergonomics evaluations if needed following the employee's completion of ergonomic self evaluation.
• Provide group ergonomics training as needed.
• Assist with product selection.

• Carry out program development and organization.
• Provide in depth ergonomics evaluation for individuals with prior injuries, medical needs or, other special needs.
• Conduct group trainings.
• Provide ergonomics design guidelines for new buildings and renovated spaces.
• Provide task analysis and consultation for all campus ergonomics requirements.

If you require assistance with your office set up, product selection or general comfort, the first step is to complete the online Office Ergonomics Training and self evaluation.After completion of your self evaluation, if you still require assistance, please contact your Department Safety Advisor (DSA). 

Classroom type training is available for groups of 20 or more as a supplement to the online training. Please contact your DSA or campus ergonomist to schedule a training session.

Your Department Safety Advisor (DSA) is available to assist you with product selection. The Ergo Labs can be visited by appointment only to try the different equipment on our Preferred Product List.

When there is interaction between the human and the environment, it is never too early to involve the Ergonomist in your new plan and projects. Whether building a new campus or renovating a space, the ergonomist is available for design consultation in order to make a building as ergonomically optimal as possible from the start. Ergonomic design guidelines are under development and will be available soon.

The Ergo Lab is located in room A-018D. 

As you enter UCSF/Mt-Zion Medical Center via the1600 Divisadero entrance, go to the right towards the cafeteria. The Ergo Lab is at the basement level by the cafeteria and off the dining hall. The Ergo Lab is the first door on the right if you go through the cafeteria into the dining hall.

An ergonomics lab will soon be available at the Mission Bay campus, at Byer’s Hall (QB-3), room BH-116. Our projected opening date is early 2008.