Ergonomic Assessment

An ergonomic evaluation helps identify sources of discomfort and recommends adjustments to improve posture, workstation set-up, work habits, and equipment use. The goal is to reduce or eliminate ergonomic hazards.

Before Your Evaluation

1. Risk Management requests employees interested in an ergonomic evaluation to read the Easy Ergonomics for Desktop Computer user guide.
2. Use the guide to adjust your workstation by following action items 1-11 on pages 5-6
3. Pages 9-32 provide a detailed breakdown of each action item and how to complete it.

To Request an Ergonomic Evaluation

1. Email riskmanagment@peralta.edu
2. Please include the following information in your email:
   1. Employee name, job title, contact information, supervisor's name, campus, and office location
   2. If you have a doctor's note recommending an ergonomic evaluation, please attach it.

Next Steps

1. Risk management will contact you
2. Then, an in-person ergonomic evaluation will be scheduled
3. Equipment recommendations are made by ergonomic specialists; we do not accept employee-suggested equipment requests
4. All recommendations will be tailored to your individual workstation