Ergonomics Program Overview

Computer workstation safety

As computer use poses the greatest risk of injury to employees who work at OP locations, the EH&S Department has developed a comprehensive Ergonomics Injury Prevention Program which consists of Omega Health Systems, an online training and self-assessment tool; as well as personalized ergonomics evaluations. Since implementing this program, ergonomics related injuries have been reduced by over 75 percent in the last five years. This training and self-assessment are a preliminary part of scheduling your ergonomics evaluation. After completing the training, UCOP Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) will perform an ergonomics evaluation of your computer workstation.

Complete ergonomic interactive self-evaluation

Please use the link above to access "Be Smart About Ergonomics," UCOP's online interactive self-evaluation and training program focused on office ergonomics. The online program is hosted by Omega Health Systems, and allows us to identify your risks, automate injury prevention activities, and track and analyze your results. Below are instructions for accessing the system. Be Smart About Ergonomics online interactive training and self-evaluation is a preliminary part of scheduling an ergonomics workstation evaluation.

1. In the top left hand corner "search" enter: Ergonomics
2. Select: UCOP Workstation Ergonomics Training
3. You will be directed to an online Ergonomics Self Assessment immediately after completing the training.

Request an ergonomics evaluation

Computer workstation

• Setup
  • Ergonomic Tips for Laptop Users (From UC Berkeley) (pdf)
  • Easy Ergonomics for Desktop Computer Users (Cal/OSHA Publication) (pdf)
  • Guidelines for computer workstations
• Chair adjustment instructions
  • Steelcase chairs
    • Criterion Chair (pdf)
    • Leap Chair (pdf)
• Ergonomics equipment
  • ERGO Order Form (xlsx)

Ergonomics Program - Policies (pdf)

For more information contact the Ergonomics Program at ehs@ucop.edu or (510) 987-0066.