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The following information on ergonomics will enable computer users to complete an ergonomic self-evaluation that will assist in improving ergonomic settings and workstation comfort.

By completing a self-evaluation, employees should be able to identify and make key workstation and equipment item adjustments.

Ergonomic Self-Evalution Steps

Step 1 - Familiarize and adjust your workstation and posture using this Ergonomic Reference Illustration (PDF).

Pay attention to your chair, body posture, keyboard, mouse, and monitor placement. After you position yourself and workstation equipment as shown in the illustration, go to step 2.

Step 2 - Evaluate your workstation and postures using the OSHA e-Tool computer self-evaluation checklist.

Step 3 - Based on results from the OSHA e-Tool self-evaluation, determine if improvements can be made to body posture, existing furniture, and accessories or if any additional furniture and accessories are needed. If you answered "No" to any of the questions on the checklist, review the applicable workstation components on the OSHA e-Tool site.

Step 4 - Request and/or procure the appropriate furniture and/or accessories as needed.

• Review the OfficeMax preferred ergonomic accessory list (DOC) for items such as: document holder, footrest, gel wrist rest, keyboards, and mice.
• Contact Procurement at 924-1767 for ergonomic furniture items: chairs, workstations, adjustable keyboard trays, and monitor arms.
• Contact the HR Safety Specialist at 924-2155 if you have any questions about the ergonomics program. 

Additional Ergonomics Resources

• Computer Workstation Design (PDF)
• Ergonomics Pain Chart (PDF)
• Ergonomic Self-Evaluation Worksheet (PDF)
• Computer Related Body Stretches (PDF)
• ClarityNet Back Safety Training
• Back Safety Fact Sheet (PDF)
• Laboratory Guidelines (PDF)
• Pregnancy & Ergonomics (PDF)
• CSU Bulletin 98-03 Specifications/Standards - Ergonomic Chairs
• Healthy Computing

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