Ergonomics

Ergonomics is the science that focuses on matching tools and conditions to human characteristics that allow people to function optimally. This covers the whole field from, for example, a good office chair to an efficient work process in laboratories. Ergonomics thus makes an important contribution to the design of a workplace and work processes in order to work safely and healthy.

Armico                                                                                                    
The occupational health, safety and environment contact person Armico of the department plays a central role regarding ergonomics, lab safety, prevention, and the environment.


Workplace in the office or at home
The UM aims to be an employer where everyone can develop and flourish. The UM therefore wants to preserve the positive aspects of working from home as much as possible and combine them with the advantages of working on campus. 
Click here for more information on hybrid working at the UM.
Click here for more practical information regarding the home workplace.


Workplace Survey (WPO)
A workplace survey is an examination to study the design of a monitor or production workstation, workplace and thus primarily provide an assessment of the physical strain and associated related health of that workplace for the employee.


Ergonomic ICT equipment
Some work-related complaints require additional ergonomic aids to enable you to work not only healthily, but also in accordance with the applicable requirements and guidelines. Some examples of this are:

Ergonomic mouse
Ergonomic keyboard
Laptop stand
Document holder

These accessories can prevent or resolve Complaints in the Arm, Neck, and/or Shoulder (CANS) and have the same goal: to ensure your well-being and health while you work! 

If a workplace assessment (WPO) carried out by Armico shows that additional ergonomic aids are needed, these can be used on a trial basis. HSB provides a selection of various ergonomic ICT aids for this purpose. After the trial period, a decision can be made to purchase the aids, with the costs being covered by the own department. Please contact your manager before proceeding with the purchase. 

For a trial placement of ergonomic ICT equipment, please contact info-HSB@maastrichtuniversity.nl.

Computer glasses
If your eyes are bothered by prolonged viewing of your computer screen, you can purchase computer glasses under certain conditions. The general conditions for this can be found via this link. 

For FHML-FPN, the Armico has been appointed to conduct a workplace survey for the purpose of purchasing computer glasses.
Procedure for requesting computer glasses.