Initially the worker may not relate these symptoms to improper posture or other risk factors associated with working at his or her computer workstation. Ergonomic workstation evaluations and program development is a service that the Health Protection Office provides to all departments on campus, including the hospital. Proper workstation setup is an essential element in the prevention of musculoskeletal disorders. Work behavior is observed. Early medical evaluation and treatment is also important.
Initial treatment can range from anti-inflammatory medication to a splint for the hand or arm.
The UIHC Workers Health Clinic should be contacted at 3-8563 for an appointment. If you have found yourself in the vicinity of the Biology Building and Van Allen Hall recently, you have probably noticed the work taking place on the tower next to Van Allen Hall. The tower, which is being dismantled, houses a Van de Graaff generator. The generator was installed at the University in 1963 and was used extensively until 1990. A Van de Graaff generator is an early version of a particle accelerator.