Ergonomics Awareness
It’s Easy to be ERGO
There are literally dozens of ways you can make the work you do at U-M easier on your body. The Michigan Healthy Community Ergonomics Awareness Program is here to help you learn how following easy ergonomic principles can help you prevent aches, pains and repetitive injuries.
How?
it’s easier than you may think:
Start with "Self Help"
This section offers tutorials designed specifically for the U-M community. They can help you evaluate your own work area — whether
you work in an office, lab or a more physically-demanding job. You’ll find helpful tips on how to move, lift, and adjust your work
space to lessen stresses on your body and help you stay comfortable and injury free. These easy changes can have big results —
and with little or no cost to you and your unit.
Latest Information to Help You Avoid Aches and Injuries
Applications are now being accepted for the 4th Annual MHealthy Ergonomics Grants. If you are looking to purchase equipment or redesign work processes to solve ergonomic issues, apply for an Ergo grant and your department/unit could receive up to $5,000 to help make your work environment safer and more efficient.
New this year - grant applications are now accepted year round! Submit by October 31 for November review. Second review in March 2010 if funds remain.
Download No-No/ERGO Reminders
Looking for easy reminders that you can post in your workplace? This is the place you’ll find downloadable images of postcards and
posters that serve as quick reminders of basic ergonomic principles you can incorporate every day.
Ergo Frequently Asked Questions
Look through the Ergonomic "Frequently Asked Questions" for specific answers. You’ll find straightforward suggestions
and advice on how ergonomics is a great way to make your work easier on your body.
How to Get Help and More Information
If you are looking for a more one-on-one approach, or have specific questions and want to consult with an expert, look into the U-M
Ergo Resources for an easy guide to find the right department to serve you. You’ll find links to UMHHC Safety Management
Services, UM-Flint Environmental Health & Safety, UM-Dearborn Campus Safety & Security, and Occupational Safety &
Environmental Health that are committed to helping you improve ergonomics. These units have joined together and updated their
websites with new self-help information and tips. You’ll also find a comprehensive listing of links to other resources to help
you find the information you need on a variety of ergonomic topics.