ERGO FAQ

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What is Ergonomics?
Ergonomics is the science of designing work environments and processes for the people who use them.
Wed, 10 Jul, 2013 at 1:21 PM
What Risk Factors can be Reduced by Ergonomics Awareness
Ergonomics focuses on identifying and reducing six important risk factors: Awkward postures Repetitive motion or sustained postures Excessive force ...
Wed, 10 Jul, 2013 at 1:21 PM
Why do we Have an Ergonomics Awareness Program?
We recognize that minimizing pain and injuries helps improve health and productivity. U-M is dedicated to enhancing the health and safety of the faculty and...
Wed, 10 Jul, 2013 at 1:21 PM
What Does the Ergonomics Awareness Program Do?
The program helps increase faculty and staff awareness of, access to, and the effectiveness of ergonomic resources within the U-M community. The program hel...
Wed, 10 Jul, 2013 at 1:22 PM
What Programs and Services Does the Ergonomics Awareness Program Offer?
The Ergonomics Team provides a combination of education and ergonomic consultations to minimize the effects of ergonomic risk factors on our health and prod...
Wed, 10 Jul, 2013 at 1:22 PM
Is There a Cost To The Departments?
There is no cost to departments or individuals for the self-help tools on the websites, the awareness materials, or the consultation time of our ergonomic e...
Wed, 10 Jul, 2013 at 1:22 PM
Where can I Find More Information?
Explore this website to learn how to identify risk factors that are within your control, and improve your work habits, techniques, processes and equipment s...
Wed, 10 Jul, 2013 at 1:23 PM
Who are the Providers of Ergonomics Services, and Who Do We Call With Questions?
The Ergonomics Awareness team combines the efforts of ergonomic consultants from the following programs: Campus Programs for Injury Prevention and Depart...
Wed, 10 Jul, 2013 at 1:23 PM