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Services include:

Job Site Analysis and Education
Ergonomic consultation offering workers who are under a physician's care, training and suggestions for improving workstation equipment arrangement and usage.

Seating and Equipment Evaluation
This evaluation provides the assessment and coordination of needs and options related to work site equipment, employee physical status, and critical job demands. This includes employee instruction in equipment use and adjustment, education on appropriate self-monitoring for symptom management, and recommendations for specific equipment and resources.

Functional Job Description
Identification of critical job demands and required functional capabilities to aid in the development of job descriptions for new positions.

Individualized Services
Customized services based on the needs of the employer and employee. These services include assessment of specific equipment needs, possible loan of equipment and follow-up consultation as needed. Can include the development of resources for identified accommodations and miscellaneous follow-up services with key stakeholders (case managers, work supervisors or other involved individuals) critical for long-term employment success.

Self Help Tip Sheets

UM Ergonomic Referral form (Physician's request for ergonomic consultation) (pdf)

For injury prevention ergonomic services within the University of Michigan please contact:

UMHHC: UMHHC’s Safety Management Services http://www.med.umich.edu/i/safety/Ergonomics/index.htm

Campus: contact Occupational Safety and Health http://www.oseh.umich.edu/ergonomics.html


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