Ergonomics Program

Empowering the people of Columbia in
their work environment through Ergonomics

Ergonomics is the study of how people interact with their working environments.

While we are no longer offering individual ergonomic assessments, we want to ensure you still feel supported in maintaining a comfortable, safe, and productive workspace.
 
If you have questions or need guidance, please contact us at [email protected]. Although we are unable to schedule 1:1 sessions at this time, our team will do our best to direct you to educational materials or other resources available throughout the Columbia community.

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Understanding Ergonomics

Understanding Ergonomics

Understanding Ergonomics

Take a Break: Meditate with Columbia

Whatever you're feeling right now—whether it's stress, happiness, or something in between—we invite you to take a break, catch your breath, and participate in a guided meditation.

Incorporating a "Take a Break" session in your daily life will help you reflect, manage stress, rest, and discover tranquility with your "inner self."

Watch Previous Session: Take a Break - Meditate with Columbia

Ask the Ergonomist: An Introduction to Working Comfortably

Equip yourself with confidence and comfort in your workspace! Join us for an introductory ergonomics session, where you will learn the foundations of ergonomics, find out how to cultivate a healthier workspace, and participate in extended Q&A with an ergonomist. Leave this session with practical tips, personalized ergonomic adjustments, new habits, and strategies to work and feel better.

Watch Previous Session: Ask the Ergonomist: An Introduction to Working Comfortably

Finding Empowerment Through Ergonomics

Create a workspace that empowers and supports you in 30-minutes! Learn how to increase your confidence in cultivating a comfortable and purposeful work environment with practical tips, personalized ergonomic adjustments, new habits, and strategies to work empowered.

Watch Previous Session: Finding Empowerment Through Ergonomics

Ergonomic Resources

Ergonomic Resources

Create an Ergonomic Workstation

Adjusting Your Chair

Identify the make and model of your chair to watch simple videos to learn how to adjust them properly. This can be found in the order information or on a tag on the bottom of your chair. The chairs listed are the most common at Columbia University. If you do not see your chair here, feel free to search the make and model on google for further videos. 

Enhancing Your Workstation

Video Library

Remote Work

Video Library

Laboratory Ergonomics

Ergonomic Safety in Laboratories

Mayo Clinic Lab Ergonomics