Who is responsible for ergonomics at the University of Washington?
As with all health and safety issues at the University, responsibility and accountability for assuring the employee’s workplace meets regulatory requirements rests with the Deans, Directors, Chairs and Supervisors. As noted in the University Handbook, everyone with supervisory responsibility is expected to directly participate in assuring that safe working conditions are maintained. Supervisors provide training for those working under their direction and each employee is required to comply with occupational health and safety regulations, including rep0orting unsafe conditions to his or her supervisor. See UW Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) web page for Frequently Asked Questions and ergonomic information. Additionally, you can look at the L&I website on ergonomics.
