Faculty/Staff Ergonomics

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Advanced Ergonomics

Fall 2026 Workshops: 9/23, 10/21, 11/18, and 12/16; UHS Tang Center (Class of 42); Learn how to set up a user-friendly ergonomic workstation and incorporate wellness activities to help relieve computer-related aches and pains.

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Ergonomics for Managers and Supervisors (9/30)

Wed 9/30; 11am-12pm; Zoom; Learn how to support an ergonomic and safe working environment for your unit.

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Ergonomics and Wellness in the Office

Wed 10/8; 11am-12pm; Zoom; This workshop covers the overlap between ergonomics and wellness in the workspace.

Be Well at Work - Ergonomics

Be Well at Work - Ergonomics is an ergonomics program for faculty and staff at UC Berkeley. 

The program promotes ergonomics in campus work environments through assessments, workshops, consultations, and implementation of UCOP design guidelines.  Our goal is to help fit jobs to people.

Services provided include:

  • Matching Funds Program for purchase of ergonomic furniture and accessories. 
  • Preventive worksite evaluations in computer and non-computer environments for jobs requiring the use of tools, lifting and handling materials, or laboratory work.   
  • Post-injury worksite evaluations are coordinated through the campus Occupational Health Clinic or Disability Management Services. 
  • Training programs in computer ergonomics, back care and body mechanics, laboratory ergonomics, and specialized ergonomics workshops for jobs involving tool use or lifting.  
  • Consultation to Capital Projects on ergonomic issues in the design stage of construction or remodeling projects. 
  • Consultation to Strategic Sourcing on recommended workstation furniture and accessories to address ergonomic risks on campus.

Meet the Ergonomics Team

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Greg Ryan

Campus Ergonomist

(510) 642-5549

gryan@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail)

Nathaniel Chung

Campus Ergonomist

nathaniel.chung@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail)