Ergonomic principles can and should be applied to any and all types of work both occupational and domestic. Introducing Virtual Ergonomic Virtual Assessments During the COVID-19 pandemic, with many UCR faculty and staff working remotely, poor home-office ergonomics and pandemic-related stress can cause health problems.
4/17/2020 · As the UC Riverside campus community adjusts to working remotely, many are finding their home may not be as ergonomically friendly as their office. It’s likely that a lot of people don’t have dedicated spaces for prolonged work at home and could end up in awkward sitting positions that put a strain on their backs, said Clyde Blackwelder, UC Riverside ergonomic specialist.
12/9/2020 · Individual Ergonomic Assessment. Dr. Clyde Blackwelder, UCR Ergonomic Specialist, will conduct the virtual ergonomic assessment of your workstation. To schedule an ergonomics assessment, please fill out the online Ergonomic Evaluation form or send an email request to clyde.blackwelder@ ucr .edu. For more details, view the Ergonomic Assessments flyer.
Upon receipt of the ergonomic equipment, departments are encouraged to notify the ergonomics program via email. A follow-up visit may be scheduled at that time to ensure proper installation and utilization of the equipment by the employee. If further information is needed, please contact the Ergonomics Program at ergoevaluation@ ucr .edu.
12/9/2020 · UCR COVID-19 Employee Emergency Fund UCR COVID-19 Symptom Monitoring and Reporting Procedures for Covered Employees and Supervisors Changes to UC Benefits / FSA Programs, ×For assistance with completing or submitting this form, please contact the Ergonomics Department at (951) 827-3010. Search University of California, Riverside, UCR COVID-19 Employee Emergency Fund UCR COVID-19 Symptom Monitoring and Reporting Procedures for Covered Employees and Supervisors Changes to UC Benefits / FSA Programs, Let us help you with your search. Enter your Search Criteria. Search All UCR, Ergonomics Working Remotely Wellness A series of tips, resources and webinars from the UCR Faculty/Staff Wellness Program and Healthy Campus aimed to help you and your family navigate challenges with staying healthy while working from home.
In response to the campus closure, the EH&S office is open with limited services.Critical functions related to hazardous waste, public health, and research safety are operational. Radioactive material and controlled substances collection and delivery continue, with limited delays.
