What are Ergo Grants?
Ergo Grants encourage and support implementation of solutions to ergonomic issues at the University of Michigan by providing seed money to purchase equipment or redesign work processes. What is the goal of Ergo Grants? The goal of Ergo Grants is to reduce ergonomic risk factors thereby reducing or preventing employee discomfort in order to enhance and maintain a safe, healthy, efficient and productive workforce. Ergonomics is the science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of the worker. Modifications to the work, work tasks, and how people perform their work can help improve comfort, safety, efficiency, productivity and job satisfaction. What kind of projects will be considered for Ergo Grants? Qualifying projects must address one or more of the following ergonomic risk factors: • Awkward Postures Posture is the position your body is in while muscle groups are involved in physical activity. Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching, twisti
