Ergonomics

Important

At this time, the Dean’s Office does not have funds to provide reimbursements for ergonomic materials and equipment. Please visit the Safety, Health, & Sustainability website to see their reimbursement process. Please discuss with your chair and AC to see if the department has available funds. If not, your ergonomic evaluation is valid for 3 years. If you require these items as part of a medical accommodation, please contact Melanie Hobbs in HR to start that process. 

To initiate the Ergonomic Evaluation for your Campus Workstation, start by reviewing this page for CHABSS ergonomic guidelines and then visit the SH&S Ergonomics website to begin the process. CHABSS is no longer approving home office ergonomic equipment.

Reimbursement

When you have completed your evaluation with SH&S they will advise you on the support tools and equipment that you could purchase. The items you choose to purchase will be purchased by the department AC with your department funds. You should consider the most economical options as there are different vendors for these products. The Deans Office will then submit the Ergonomic Support Tool & Equipment (ESTE) reimbursement form to SH&S for reimbursement. Note that the department will only be reimbursed for items vetted by SH&S and they do not reimburse labor costs from Facilities or PDC. Items $101 or more will receive a 50% rebate from SH&S. CHABSS will provide reimbursement on a case by case basis.

Step 1: Online Training
Step 2: Ergonomic Evaluation
- SH&S will reach out to requester to schedule the evaluation at their workstation.
- After the evaluation is completed, a summary will be sent as well as information about how the suggested equipment can be purchased from SH&S to the requestor and manager for approval.
Step 3: CHABSS Review and Approval
- Upon receipt of evaluation assessment the DO will review and approve accordingly. The requestor will forward the evaluation to their department AC to discuss for purchasing.
- Upon receipt of evaluation assessment which items you would like to move forward with purchasing. Please obtain estimates and quotes and email to Liz Daynes, edaynes@csusm.edu for review.
Step 4: Purchase
- Upon recieving approval from CHABSS, the department AC will purchase equipment.
Step 5: Ergonomic Support Tool & Equipment Reimbursement Form (ESTE)
- Once the purchasing has been completed, please send recipts to Liz Daynes, edaynes@csusm.edu .
- Fill out the ESTE form for reimbursement
- Route for signature through Adobe Sign to Elisa Grant-Vallone, evallone@csusm.edu for MPP signature.
- Sample ESTE
- Submit completed and signed ESTE form to ergonomics@csusm.edu