Ergonomic Services

Worksite Evaluations

• Request an Evaluation text

• Personal Consultation and Identification of Risk Factors

• Product Evaluation and Recommendation - Recommended Products

Training and Education

Educational sessions can be arranged for departments or for individuals about the following: Office Ergonomics, Manual Materials Handling and Patient Care Ergonomics.

Periodic Ergonomics Training Fairs are open to all employees and held in the spring. An Ergonomic Injury Prevention in Healthcare for Managers session is offered as part of the New Manager Training Program.

• Ergonomics Spring Training Fairs - Spring 2008 TBA

• Staff Ed TV Videos:

• Ergonomics: Safe Patient Transfer - 327

• Ergonomics: Watch Your Back - 328

• Ergonomic Injury Prevention in Healthcare for Managers

• Job-Specific Training Requests - please contact us at: ergo@upstate.edu

Consultation for Layout, Workstation Design and Equipment Purchase for Future or Re-Designed Areas

The Ergonomics Program can assist with planning for departmental moves or re-designs, including evaluating and choosing new products, furniture and equipment. Visit the Recommended Products page for product, furniture and equipment ideas and information.