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Lifestyle Redesign® for Ergonomics

Ergonomics is the process of designing or arranging spaces, systems, and products so that they fit the person using them. In its simplest sense, ergonomics can help every person to better fit with the work they perform, in order to improve efficiency, productivity, and morale while decreasing risk of injury. When the risk of harm and discomfort is minimized from the spaces where you live and work, companies and individuals can experience significant benefits.

Our occupational therapists are experts in assessing the interaction between a person, their environment, and the activities that they want and need to perform. Our occupational therapists partner with you to accurately assess how a physical space, behavioral patterns, and tasks either promote or limit your comfort, productivity and well-being. Our occupational therapists provide education and concrete strategies to support a comfortable and customized ergonomic environment for you.

We can help you to:

• Understand ergonomic principles and guidelines
• Learn healthy posture habits and integrate them into your daily routine
• Utilize your existing equipment to its best advantage
• Adapt your workstation to support the management of pain and to minimize discomfort
• Recommend additional supports and equipment that may improve your workstation
• Assess shared spaces in order to reduce risk across groups
• Schedule an educational workshop for your own small or large group

How it works (USC Employees Only)

• Go to the USC Environmental Health & Safety website.
• Click on “Complete an Ergonomic Assessment” and follow the prompts to complete an Ergonomic Self-Evaluation.
• Review the recommendations and if you wish to request an in-person or remote ergonomic evaluation, click “Request Visit” at the top of the recommendations list.
• Fill out the requested information regarding your work location and click “submit.”
• Our office will receive your request, and we will contact you to schedule your in-person ergonomic workstation evaluation.

Brochure

View/download the Lifestyle Redesign for Ergonomics brochure.

Get more information/contact us

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USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
1540 Alcazar Street, CHP 133, Los Angeles, CA 90089-9003

ACOTE accreditation | NBCOT certification

The USC entry-level master’s degree program (cost of attendance) is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education® (ACOTE®) of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA). The USC entry-level doctorate in occupational therapy (OTD) degree program (cost of attendance) has applied for accreditation and has been granted Preaccreditation Status by ACOTE®. View our program’s ACOTE® standards public data. ACOTE® c/o the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc.®, 7501 Wisconsin Avenue, Suite 510E, Bethesda, MD 20814, (301) 652-AOTA, www.acoteonline.org. The program must complete an on-site evaluation and be granted Accreditation Status before its graduates will be eligible to sit for the national certification examination for the occupational therapist administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT®).

Professional program graduates are eligible to apply for certification by National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc.® (NBCOT®), nbcot.org. Program results from the NBCOT® can be found online at www.nbcot.org/Educators-Folder/SchoolPerformance.