Environmental Health & Safety

Local Vendors


Local Vendors may provide effective ergonomic solutions. PSU Environmental Health and Safety makes a good faith effort to stay familiar with the local vendors and available equipment. The vendors listed here have representatives who are knowledgeable in ergonomic principles and are helpful in selecting equipment. They are familiar with the EHS office ergonomics program. Most of them offer space planning and consulting services as well. There are many reputable vendors that are not yet included on this list. More businesses will be added over time. If a department prefers to work with a vendor not currently on the list, or is interested in pursuing further options, EH&S will be happy to provide assistance. For questions regarding purchasing, contact the Business Affairs Office.

Corporate Express is a full office products company. They have a working showroom that features many different chairs and workstations. They offer a wide variety of equipment including task chairs, display arms, adjustable keyboard trays, adjustable height worksurfaces, and computer peripherals. They also offer independent ergonomic evaluations. For more information, contact Chris Engel at (503) 872-7444.
Harris WorkSystems specializes in workstations and seating. They have a large showroom that features a variety of chairs and workstations. They offer RFM and Bodybilt seating as well as alternative seating such as the HAG Capisco and Balans chairs, and the Bambach Saddle Chair. They sell a wide variety of equipment including display arms, adjustable keyboard trays, and adjustable height workstations. For more information, contact Nate Wallace at (503) 643-3018.
NW Office Interiors is an interior office furniture company. They have a working showroom that features many different chairs and workstations. They sell a wide variety of equipment including task chairs, display arms, adjustable keyboard trays, and adjustable height worksurfaces. For more information, contact Tracy Hall at (503) 785-1515.
Office Depot is a full office products company. Their corporate services, which PSU has access to, is different than their retail stores. They independently host ergonomics training and office products fairs on campus. They sell a wide variety of equipment including display arms, keyboard trays, adjustable height worksurfaces, and computer peripherals. For more information, contact Bill Dieterich at (503) 290-0261.
OfficeProductsNorthwest is a full office products company. They have a working showroom that features many different chairs and workstations. They sell a wide variety of equipment including display arms, adjustable keyboard trays, adjustable height worksurfaces, and computer peripherals. For more information, contact Gary Phillips at (503) 546-4120.
Pacific Office Furnishings has a working showroom that features a variety of chairs and workstations. They offer Herman Miller seating, including Aeron and Mirra chairs. They sell a wide variety of equipment including display arms, adjustable keyboard trays, and adjustable height worksurfaces. For more information, contact Stephanie Stonewall at (503) 880-2288.
Peter's Office Supply is an interior office furniture company. They have a showroom that features a variety of chairs and workstations, and they sell task chairs, display arms, adjustable keyboard trays, and adjustable height worksurfaces. For more information, contact Peggy Oliver at (503) 228-6357.
SmithCFI is an interior office furniture company. They have a working showroom that features many different chairs and workstations. They offer Steelcase seating, including Think and Leap chairs. They sell a wide variety of equipment including task chairs, display arms, adjustable keyboard trays, and adjustable height worksurfaces. For more information, contact Valerie Gingrich at (503) 525-3509.
SunLan Lighting, Inc. is a local store that has a large selection of lamps. They can assist with lamp selection, including full spectrum lighting. Generally, the department needs to purchase the lamps. The lamps can then be installed by the PSU electricians.

Revised May 30, 2008

This information is made available to assist office workers at Portland State University to maintain safe work practices with respect to office ergonomics. It has been developed to be consistent with current standards, regulations, and research intending to reduce risk factors of work related injuries at video display terminal (VDT) workstations. This guide is not case specific and should be used as a suggestion only. For additional information, contact Jason Mitchell at mitchelj@pdx.edu.