Safety@Home
When working and computing from home it is important to create a good ergonomic set-up to help avoid discomfort. Use the information and links below for tips on how to set up your home workspace. If you do not have a good computer set up at home or only a laptop, please consider taking your keyboard, mouse, and monitor home. Remember to MOVE around every 20 minutes or so, take a two minute break. Get up, walk around, look at something else other than your monitor.
| Ergonomic Resources | Online training, assessment, and other resources | |
| Healthy Working@Home | Online training and risk assessment for working at home (requires UC Davis login credentials - UCOP-based employees should log-in to the UCOP Learning Center ) | |
| Setting Up Your Home Workspace | Guidance and options for setting up your workspace at home. | |
| Open Ergo Lab | Led by Dave Ritz. Days and times vary. See Wellness Next Week Newsletter/website | |
| ANR Ergonomics webpage | Compilation of information and resources to improve the ergonomics of your workstation. | |
| Ergonomics For Computer users | Online ergonomic training and risk assessment (requires UC Davis login credentials) | |
| Ergonomic Catalog | Recommendations for ergonomic equipment chairs, keyboards, keyboard trays, pointing devices, work surfaces, etc. | |
| Ergonomic Tips for Telecommuting | Tips from UC Davis Ergonomics Program | |
| Break reminder program | Coming Soon! | |
| BSAS Funding Request | Matching funds available for ergonomic items, when assessment recommends | |
| Other ergonomic resources | Links to Safety Notes, tips, FAQs, stretches | |
Besides your computer workstation, you should also consider general safety in your home workspace. See the Safety Notes and other links below:
| General Safety | General safety considerations when you are working at home. | |
| Home Office Safety | Tips for working safely at home | |
| Electrical Safety | Don't overload circuits, use the right extension cord, etc. | |
| Lifting | Practice safe lifting procedures | |
| Report Work-Related Injuries | Let your supervisor know about any work injuries. | |
| Emergency Preparedness: | Develop a simple home emergency plan with your family. How would you evacuate? Where would you go? What supplies do you need? Practice a drill. | |
| Be Informed | ||
| Make A Plan | ||
| Build a Kit | ||
| Local Safety Assistance | Contact your location's Safety Coordinator for assistance or local resources | |
Keep informed with UC ANR's COVID-19 Safety Standards and training.
| UC ANR COVID-19 Links and Resources |
| ANR COVID-19 Safety Standards and Guidance |
| COVID-19 Awareness Note |
| COVID-19 Safety and Mitigation Standards |
| COVID-19 Training Documentation Survey |