UCSF Be Smart About Safety Ergonomic Equipment Fund Reimbursement Program was developed to encourage departments and laboratories to engage in a more proactive role in preventing ergonomic injuries within their areas. This program provides financial assistance to improve employees’ workstations and tools to reduce risk of injury.
Each program has its own specific application form. Make sure to use the appropriate application form for the specific fund reimbursement program you are applying for.
COMPUTER WORK STATIONS
Individual Work Station Fund Reimbursement Program
This program focuses on ergonomic modifications of individual employee computer workstations. Fund reimbursement up to $500 per qualified employees are available for ergonomic equipment or accessories recommended as a result of a computer workstation evaluation by a qualified evaluator or following the completion of the online Office Ergonomics Training and Self Evaluation.
For more information about the Office Ergonomic Equipment Fund Reimbursement Program, download the instruction form and the application form.
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Shared Work Station Fund Reimbursement Program
This program is designed to provide campus departments with financial assistance to ergonomically improve shared computer workstations and prevent computer-related injuries.
Funds are available for office ergonomic equipment and accessories recommended as a result of an ergonomics evaluation of a shared work station by a qualified ergonomic evaluator. Fund reimbursement up to $750 is available for ergonomic equipment or accessories necessary to customized a computer work station to fit multiple users. To qualify for the program, each employee sharing the work station must complete the online Office Ergonomics Training and Self Evaluation. The shared work station must be evaluated by a qualified ergonomic evaluator.
For more information about the Shared Work Station Office Ergonomic Equipment Fund Reimbursement Program, download the instruction form and the application form.
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LABORATORY
Pipettes Fund Reimbursement Program
The best way to reduce pipetting injuries is often to change the pipette being used. There are still too many non-ergonomic pipettes requiring excessive forces to manipulate.
Trade-in your non-ergonomic pipette for an ergonomic unit and receive 100% reimbursement up to $500 or buy a new ergonomic pipette (without a trade-in) and receive 50% reimbursement up to $500.
Only pipette purchases are eligible for the program. Accessories and supplies are not eligible for reimbursement.
For details about the program, please download the instruction form and the application form.
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Laboratory Ergonomic Equipment Fund Reimbursement Program
This program focuses on ergonomic modifications for individual laboratory workstations. 50% matching funds up to $500 are available for ergonomic equipment and accessories such as lab chairs, forearm supports, anti-fatigue mats, etc.
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Other
Fund Reimbursement Program
Fund reimbursement for engineering solution to manual material handling is also available. If you think there is better equipment available to facilitate your work and reduce your risk of injuries, please contact the campus ergonomist. Top of Page
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