PSU Resources
Portland State University has a number of resources available that
can provide support in meeting ergonomic needs.
FAP Building Maintenance
The facilities maintenance crew is very effective with remodels and
systems furniture. They are involved with most projects on campus and work with many vendors. In
addition to finding cost effective solutions to meet the needs of a department, their work is
consistent with the values of Portland State University. They do charge for materials and
services.
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FAP Electrical Services
The facilities electrical crew takes care of all power
requirements on campus. In addition to other services, they can improve the work environment by
installing, replacing, or upgrading electrical outlets, dimmer switches, light fixtures, safety cord covers,
and lamps. They will replace bad components for free; though, they charge for time and materials when
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FAP Warehouse
Shipping, Delivery, & Mail Services handles a large volume of surplus
furniture. More often than not, they will be able to provide a suitable replacement for a freestanding
workstation. They will often have basic task chairs with the recommended features.
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PSU ReUses!
PSU ReUses! is a wonderful source for free office supplies.
They will often have copyholders, palm rests, and footrests; they may have other useful
equipment. You may want to visit here before making a purchase. |
Telecommunications and Networking Services
Telecommunications and Networking Services offers wireless telephone
headsets and handset lifters. They do charge for equipment and services. |
Affirmative Action
Employees who have a documented ADA qualified disability sometimes
require expensive accommodations. When a department can't afford the full cost of an ADA
accommodation, Affirmative Action may be able to provide assistance.
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Disability Resource Center
The Disability Resource Center can provide assistance to registered
students who have a documented ADA qualified disability. Among other services, they can provide
chairs and tables to classrooms to fit the specific needs of a student.
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Assistive Technology Center
The Assistive Technology Center provides services and assistive
technology for persons with orthopedic, visual, hearing, and learning impairments. The ATC is
available to Portland State students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the general public.
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Revised May 15, 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.
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