What is the Difference Between a KN95 and an N95?The main difference between an N95 and a KN95 is where the respirator is certified. N95 respirators are certified by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) in the USA. KN95 refers to the Chinese regulatory standard for filtering face piece respirator certification. Non-NIOSH certified respirators, such as KN95s, must not be used where respirators are required to minimize the risk of exposure to airborne particulates or bioaerosols. In campus facilities, KN95 masks may only be used as face covering, and not as a substitute for an N95 or other type of respiratory protection.
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These headset requirements apply to standard and mobile phones used for UCSF work purposes. UCSF staff and faculty need to avoid cradling the phone between the neck and shoulder. Cradling the phone combines static and awkward postures, which can compress important tissues, nerves, and blood vessels and increase the risk of injury.
This resource answers frequently asked questions about electric height-adjustable desks, the new UCSF standard. It includes helpful information about how to order them, how to use them, and who needs to approve them. Find your specific questions below; you do not need to read this entire resource.
Your ergonomics setup starts with you and your chair. People often think a chair is uncomfortable or inadequate, when in fact it may simply be improperly adjusted. The overall purpose of adjusting your chair is to support your posture in a neutral position and to support the normalcurvature of your spine. Use this job aid & the tips below to help you adjust your chair to fit YOU.
Just like laptops, tablets and smartphones are designed for portability – not for extended use. Because there is only one surface, this automatically places your head and arms in more extreme postures during use. This can increase your risk of fatigue, discomfort, and injury.
Your body is designed to move throughout the day. Use these tips to incorporate more varied and dynamic movement into your workday to reduce static postures and counteract prolonged sitting.
Use a task-oriented approach when arranging your workstation to create a safe work environment that meets your needs for each task you perform throughout the day. If you change tasks regularly throughout the workday, use the tools below to help you arrange the items you will be using.
