Will be notifying individual professors by end of this week. Major electrical upgrades will be starting soon. Refreshments will be served. Jay Schwartz from REM Safety section discussed ergonomics. Importance of posture while seated at computer emphasized - feet flat on floor, straight back with lower portion supported, forearms level, wrists straight, neck straight, head level.
All employees are eligible for free work station assessment.
Need to prevent cumulative trauma, repetitive stress. Question brought up regarding availability of chemical resistant mats for standing stations on cement floors. Angie Wilson noted in the case of personal injury, be sure to fill out report in business office.