Office of Safety, Health & Environment


NUS Workplace Ergonomics


Ergonomics is the science of designing work and workplaces to accommodate user’s physical or psychological needs. OSHE has developed guidelines on ergonomics for two types of workplaces, namely office and laboratory settings. The purpose is to educate users on common work-related musculoskeletal disorders and how these can be prevented by applying sound ergonomic control measures.

Please contact the following personnel for enquiries pertaining to ergonomic issues in NUS:

Department Types of enquiries: Contact Person
Office of Safety, Health & Environment (OSHE) 1. Enquiries on ergonomic issues

2. Conducting workplace ergonomics assessments 		Ms Tan Chuen Hui
Associate Director
Email: oshtch@nus.edu.sg
Telephone: 6601 5052
The Occupational and Diving Medicine Centre (Occupational Health Clinic), University Health Centre 1. Appointment for medical evaluations

2. Treatment for work-related musculoskeletal discorders 		OH Nurse
Email: nursekim@nus.edu.sg
Telephone: 6516 7333

Ms Goh Sha Wee
Email: goh.shawee@nus.edu.sg
Telephone: 6601 1781

Dr Gregory Chan
Senior OH Physician
Email: gregchan@nus.edu.sg
Telephone: 6516 5969

All users are encouraged to conduct self-assessments of ergonomic issues in their workplace. NUS has developed the following guidelines, checklists and e-learning modules on ergonomics in the office and laboratory:

Department Enquiries pertaining to:
Manuals

NUS Office Ergonomics Manual

NUS Laboratory Ergonomics Manual
Checklists

Office Ergonomics Checklist

Laboratory Ergonomics Checklist
E-learning modules

NUS Office Ergonomics

NUS Laboratory Ergonomics