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Ergonomics is the science of fitting the task and tools to the user to maximize productivity while reducing discomfort, fatigue, and the development of musculoskeletal disorders (MSD) which can develop over time.

Applying sound ergonomic principles can identify risks in order to decrease fatigue and injuries, and increase comfort, productivity, job satisfaction, and safety:

  • Designing workstations, tools & tasks for safety, efficiency, and comfort.
  • Utilizing tools, equipment and behavior to promote neutral postures.

Become “ergonomically conscious” and reduce your chance of developing MSDs by knowing the risk factors:

  • Repetition: repeating the same movement every few seconds
  • 'Static' or awkward postures or positions: the same position being held for a long period of time
  • Contact Stress or pressure on a joint: physical contact between you and an object
  • Force: material handling (lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, gripping/pinching) 

Perform your job duties using a ‘neutral posture’, a comfortable body position in which your joints are aligned. Working with a neutral body posture reduces muscle strain and stress. 

Online Workstation Self-Assessment

Use the link below to access the RMS-Ergonomic Training and Online Workspace Self-Assessment available in REBELearn through REBELPeople. Please send a copy of your completed report to  RMIC-group@unlv.edu. We will contact you to provide additional support if indicated during the assessment. 

 

In-Person Workstation Assessment

Please contact Risk Management & Safety to schedule an in-person workstation assessment. The request must be approved by your supervisor.

Ergonomic Equipment Purchases

Risk Management and Safety has a selection of demo chairs available for employees to ‘try out’ before purchasing. Please contact RMS to schedule a demo chair review.

For recommendations on frequently used ergonomic products (document holders, foot rests, wrist supports) please contact RMS. There are no particular brands of equipment/products or furniture that are endorsed. Any purchase recommendations are at your department’s discretion and must follow established purchasing guidelines

For further assistance regarding ergonomics, please contact Risk Management and Safety:
RMIC-group@unlv.edu
702-895-4226