Ergonomics

The Health and Safety office promotes the ergonomic health of CSUMB employees by coordinating training, assessment and evaluations with Space Planning department staff who implement the program. Ergonomic evaluations are provided for new employees, or current employees who want to better utilize their space for greater ergonomic health.

Requests for ergonomic evaluations should include a description of any specific areas of concern and can be emailed to Patty Hall at pathall@csumb.edu.

Ergonomic assessments and training are designed to analyze and evaluate an employee’s workspace, equipment, body mechanics, posture, and job flow to promote a more efficient and productive worker. Employees are encouraged to perform self-assessments of their work space using the tools below.

Resources

• SumTotal Training
• Introduction to Ergonomics and the Self-Assessment
• Computer Workstation Self-Assessment Checklist
• How to Make Your Desk More Comfortable
• 12 Tips for an Ergonomic Workstation
• Back Safety: Things you can do to keep your back safe and healthy.
• Back Pain: Factors that contribute to back pain.
• Basics of Good Lifting: Lifting techniques to prevent back injury.
• Stretches and Exercises: How to stretch your hands and wrists, neck and shoulders, back, and eyes.