The program helps increase faculty and staff awareness of, access to, and the effectiveness of ergonomic resources within the U-M community. The program helps departments and employees apply ergonomic principles to everyday work practices.
Ergonomic principles focus on three strategies:
- Education/training in how to work safely, comfortably and efficiently
- Design of the work environment
- Design of work processes
The Ergonomics Awareness Program includes all three strategies to maximize the health and productivity of our workforce, decrease rates of injury and minimize workplace discomfort