News 05/13/09

1. The Ergonomic Program

The Ergonomic Program: We are pleased to report that all qualified applicants for ergonomic equipment will be receiving the equipment they and the ergonomist think they need-with one possible exception. The ergonomist felt everyone should have an adjustable monitor; however such monitors also fall under the Computer Replacement program administered by the Office of Financial Services.. Purchasing officials have been working with that Office to ensure that members do not receive two monitors!! Any funds saved will remain in the ergonomic budget.

Orders for all equipment have been placed and the goal is to have everything installed by the end of June with installations to begin during the week of 1 June. Obviously there are some logistical issues involved in all this-no point in having the keyboard trays arrive before the desks on which to attach them. This means that some deliveries will be staged-not everything will arrive at once.

The most challenging issue is equipment removal-especially of existing furniture. We are excited to report that our Purchasing Office has worked out an arrangement with our supplier so that existing furniture will be taken out just before the replacement furniture arrives. If this affects you, it is absolutely important that you empty the furniture to be removed of personal papers and possessions before it is to be picked up. If you cannot do this yourself, please ensure the person you have delegated to act in your absence does so for you.

A week before the actual installation of your furniture, Risk Management and Purchasing Services will send you an email alerting you of your delivery date. Watch for it.

Your cooperation in clearing your office ahead of the delivery will make the transition smoother. Thank you!!