Event Details
Event Type: Webinar
Thu
March 19, 2026
12:00pm - 1:00pm
At your computer/device
Event Registration
Simple Steps to Improve Your Ergonomics at Work
Whether working on campus, at home, or at the local coffee shop, it is important to set up your computer workstation to allow for neutral postures and take adequate rest breaks. The cumulative effect of doing computer-related tasks, whether using a desktop, laptop, cell phone, or tablet, may increase the risk of chronic neck, shoulder, and back injuries as well as repetitive stress injuries of the hands and wrists.
If you want to learn how to prevent work related aches, pains, and tension, then this webinar is for you! You will discover how to reduce your risk of developing a musculoskeletal disorder through proper ergonomics and how to arrange your workstation for comfort, no matter where you are working. We will also explore the importance of movement and stretches for computer users and strategies to incorporate different types of breaks into your daily routine.
This class will be recorded and a one-week link to the recording will be shared with all registered participants. To receive incentive points, attend at least 80% of the live session or listen to the entire recording within one week. Request disability accommodations and access info.
Instructor: Alison Wu, is the lead ergonomist for Stanford University and SLAC. She also has a background as an occupational therapist and in injury prevention.
Class details are subject to change.