Overview
Welcome to the Ergonomics & Human Factors Program webpage. We provide advice to Campus departments on preventive ergonomics. Our goal is to promote a safe and healthy work environment for all UCSF employees.
Services
We provide preventive ergonomics services for UCSF Campus staff and faculty. For more information, review Campus Pathways for Ergonomics Assistance, Ergonomics Assistance, and Which Ergonomics Program Should I Contact? .
Our services include: training, open hours for phone calls and the Try Before You Buy Program, and support for individuals, groups, and projects.
Phone Call Open Hours
Make an appointment to call a member of the Ergonomics & Human Factors Program team to ask questions and for information.
Try Before You Buy Program
Make an appointment to try equipment before you buy it. To participate in this program, follow these steps:
- Take the Ergonomics Essentials for Computer Users training.
- Review the Approved Equipment List and select which equipment you would like to try.
- Request an appointment.
Preventive Ergonomics Assistance for Individuals
Employees start by completing the Ergonomics Trainings — UCSF Campus. Upon completion, employees review the Self-Evaluation Report with their supervisor, implement recommendations, and order recommended equipment as needed.
If there are specific unresolved issues or questions, employees may complete an individual inquiry form.
Review Pathways for Ergonomics Assistance for more information.
Ergonomics Assistance for Groups
For ergonomics concerns that impact more than two people, a group representative may complete the group ergonomics inquiry form.
Ergonomics Assistance for Projects
Ergonomics relates to equipment, work tasks, workflow, and building or space design. For these and other projects, a group representative may complete the project ergonomics inquiry form.
Ergonomics Essentials for Computer Users
The last few years have brought lots of changes to how and where we work. UCSF's Ergonomics Essentials for Computer Users helps you support your health, wellbeing, and safety wherever you work—onsite or remotely.
This new, interactive program for Campus staff and faculty includes short, 1 to 3 minute animated training videos and a self-evaluation with key tips you can implement right away. For a quick peek at one of the videos, check out this video on laptop kits:
Check out the full training for more videos with expanded accessibility features.
More information about Laptop Kit Options.
Self-Paced Training: Ergonomics Training — UCSF campus
We provide guidance on:
- Pathways for Ergonomics Assistance
- Ergonomics Steps for Campus Staff and Faculty and Campus Managers
- Assistance for Individuals and Groups - UCSF Campus Employees
- Office & Laboratory Ergonomics
- Telework/Remote Work Ergonomics
- Pre-Approved Equipment – Onsite and Remote Location
- New workstation design, building design and department redesigns and renovations
- Job and work task design