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Ergonomics Resource Fund

Summary: Find out how to qualify and apply for funding from Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) to purchase ergonomically designed products from Marketplace Preview. This program is intended for campus-funded employees who have completed ergonomic training.

Note: EH&S will accept applications from individual employees or department representatives.

Funding amounts are based on availability of funds according to the scale below:

Total purchase		EH&S funding per employee
$100 - $200		$50
$201 - $300		$100
$301 - $400		$150
$400 - greater		$200

Follow the steps below to qualify and apply.

What to do		How to do it
1	Meet the ergonomic training requirement before applying for ergonomic resource funds.	Complete 1 or more of the ergonomic training programs offered by EH&S through Enrollment Central: Complete a Web-based tutorial: Evaluating Your Computer Workstation for Comfort and Productivity, to learn ergonomic principles and how to set up a low-risk computer workstation Maintaining a Healthy Back, to learn how to protect your back if you lift, carry, or perform other activities that may place demands on your back (and isn't that everyone?) OR Register for and attend an instructor-led course: Computer Ergonomics How to Maintain a Healthy Back Laboratory Ergonomics Office Ergonomics
2	Apply for ergonomic resource funds.	Apply for ergonomic resource funds after you've completed ergonomic training. Go to step 3 if you're using unrestricted funds. Go to step 4 if you're using restricted funds.
3	Apply using an index number for unrestricted funds. If you're using restricted funds, follow instructions in step 4 below.	If you're using an index number for unrestricted funds, follow these steps: Send an e-mail to Shannon Fulton with the following information: In the subject line, type: "Request for EH&S Ergonomics Resource Fund – [Your Department Name]." Complete the Ergonomics Resource Fund request form (Word) (PDF) and attach it to your e-mail. EH&S will review your request and reply within 1 week. If approved, EH&S will place the order with Marketplace Preview and send a copy to you. Do not order directly from Marketplace Preview. Your index number will be billed the cost of the equipment, minus the EH&S allowance.
4	Apply using an index number for restricted funds. If you're using unrestricted funds, follow instructions in step 3 above.	If you're using an index number for restricted funds, your department is responsible for placing the order after pre-approval has been obtained from an EH&S ergonomics specialist. Follow these steps when using restricted funds: Send an e-mail to Shannon Fulton with the following information: In the subject line, type: "Request for EH&S Ergonomics Resource Fund – [Your Department Name]." Complete the ERF Special Order form (Word) (PDF) and attach it to your e-mail. EH&S will review your request and reply within 1 week. If approved your department can place the order. When your order is received, send the purchase notification and final invoice to Shannon Fulton at Mail Code 0925. EH&S will review the order and contact your departmental financial administrator to transfer funds.