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Ergonomics

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.  

The Dean's office will not be issuing reimbursments for ergonomic equipment purchased after May 1st, 2023. Will resume reimbursments for purchases after May 1st, 2023 in the new fiscal year July 2023.

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 departments funds and then they will submit the ESTE form to SH&S for reimbursement. Note that the department will only be reimbursed for items vetted by SH&S.

  • Items less than $100 are fully reimbursable by SH&S
  • Items $101 or more will recieve a 60% rebate from SH&S and 40% rebate from the CHABSS Deans Office 

ergoprocess

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&H to the requestor.
        • The requestor will forward the evaluation to their department AC with a list of what they would like purchased.

Step 3: Purchase

        • The department AC will purchase equipment with department funds. The department AC should reach out to SH&S if there are any questions about where to purchase equipment.
        • If a workstation reconfiguration is needed the department AC will coordinate with Facilities or PDC. 

Step 4: CHABSS Review

        • Upon receipt of items and completed work, fill out the ESTE form and attach applicable receipts/invoices as well as the evaluation of the requestor. Email to Carmen Garcia, cgarcia@csusm.edu for review prior to signatures.   
        • The ESTE form will be used to calculate the DO portion of reimbursement to the department. 

Step 5: Ergonomic Support Tool & Equipment Reimbursement Form (ESTE)

        • Once the DO has reviewed the ESTE form please route for signature through Adobe Sign to Elisa Grant-Vallone, evallone@csusm.edu for MPP signature. 
        • Sample ESTE
        • Submit to completed and signed ESTE form to ergonomics@csusm.edu