1. How do I complete my computer ergonomic evaluation?
2. How do I choose and order equipment?
3. How do I demo equipment in the ergo showroom?
4. How does the Reimbursement Fund work?
5. Should I sit or stand at work?

1. How do I complete my computer ergonomic evaluation?

   • Complete the EHS-3400 computer ergo online training
   • If having difficulty in making workstation adjustments or if experiencing discomfort, submit a ServiceNow Ergonomics Services Request

2. How do I choose and order equipment?

   • Refer to Pre-approved Computer Ergonomics Product
   • Follow purchasing instructions outlined in the catalog
     1. Staff can order equipment using a pcard or through Amazon Business
     2. Furniture (chairs, electric sit/stand desk) are ordered through a vendor
     3. If ordering through a quote, equipment is ordered as a non-catalog item in iProcurement or with a pcard

3. How do I demo equipment in the ergo showroom?

   Submit a Service Now Ergonomics Services Request

4. How does the EH&S Ergo Equipment Reimbursement Fund work?

   Q. Who qualifies for the Reimbursement Program?
   A. Faculty, staff and post-docs that are employed by Stanford University.

   Q. I have not completed the ergonomics training. What do I do?
   A. Please visit Training at http://axess.stanford.edu, register for Ergonomics: Computer Workstation (EHS 3400), and complete the course.

   Q. It’s been a while…how can I determine if I have completed the ergonomics training?
   A. Please visit Training at http://axess.stanford.edu and select My Learning. Select the Training History tab to see your date of completion. This link will indicate if you have completed the training.

   Q. What is the workstation self-assessment?
   A. The self-assessment form is available at https://ehs.stanford.edu/forms-tools/computer-workstation-ergonomics-evaluation

   Q. Can I use reimbursement funds for items not found in the EH&S Approved Ergonomics Products Catalog?
   A. No. Only EH&S pre-approved items qualify for partial reimbursement.

   Q. Can I use equipment reimbursement funds for office wide purchases or multi-employee purchases?
   A. No. This is an incentive program to encourage addressing ergonomic needs on an individual basis; so the program is not applicable for funding office-wide purchases.

   Q. What expenditure type should I use when creating the iJournal?
   A. Expenditure codes: 55116 – computer equipment, 55110 – chairs and general office equipment.

5. Should I sit or stand at work?

   Alternative postures and incorporating movement is ideal. Maintaining any one posture for a prolonged period of time, whether seated or standing, can stress the body.  To break up prolonged/monotonous postures, EH&S recommends taking routine microbreaks (~30 – 60 seconds) every 20 minutes to change posture and stretch.

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