Ergonomics is derived from the Greek words ergon (meaning work) and nomoi (meaning natural laws). It is the science of how people interact with their work environment. In application, ergonomics is a discipline focused on making products and tasks comfortable for the user. Ergonomic stressors in our modern, computer-driven office environments can lead to ergonomic-related injuries of the wrist, shoulder, neck and back if proper care isn't taken to ensure a proper set-up of work-stations.
Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) will conduct an ergonomic assessment for San Francisco State University employees.
Faculty and staff with permanent disabilities are encouraged to contact Human Resources Employee Accommodation Services. Employee Accommodation Services to provide employee reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
E-mail Employee Accommodation Services at eahr@sfsu.edu
Also, faculty and staff with workers' compensation are encouraged to contact Interim Assistant of Workers' Compensation, Jeannette Warren. E-mail jmcw@sfsu.edu Phone 415-338-3912
iHealth360 Ergonomic Evaluation Appointment Disclaimer
Appointments for ergonomic evaluations must be cancelled or rescheduled at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled time.
Cancellations made with less than 48 hours’ notice will result in a cancellation fee up to $200, charged by the ergonomic consultancy.
Before submitting this request, please confirm with your supervisor that your department agrees to cover any applicable cancellation fees.
Use the link below to request an ergonomic evaluation.
Effective January 1, 2021, all requests for ergonomic equipment matching fund reimbursements must be received by Enterprise Risk Management within 30 days of the date of equipment purchase. Please submit requests to Enterprise Risk Management as soon as the purchase is made. Reimbursement requests submitted more than 30 days after the purchase date will not be considered.
Visit this page to learn more about what qualifies and how to request matching funds for ergonomic equipment purchases.
Standard Equipment List
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