Workplace Ergonomics

Proper body position and mechanics are an important part of working safely. Simply stated, ergonomics is adjusting and arranging your work environment to fit you and your body. This may also require changing your body position for certain jobs and breaking bad habits such as poor posture.

This page provides information to help you evaluate and improve the ergonomics of your work. If you have questions or need assistance, please contact environmental health and safety.

Office Ergonomics

• General Guidelines PDF
• Exercises
  • University of Virginia
  • Mayo Clinic
• SitOnIt Focus Task Chair Adjustment
• Herman Miller Sayl Chair Adjustment

Material Handling

• Safe Lifting and Carrying PDF