Stanford University: Ergonomic Equipment Matching Fund
ANNOUNCEMENT: To help clarify and expedite the process, there have been several changes made to the Ergonomic Equipment Matching Fund. For details, click and read the Ergonomics Matching Fund webpage. These changes are immediately in effect starting December 15th, 2024.
The Ergonomic Equipment Matching Fund is a partnership program between Risk Management Services and Stanford Environmental, Health, & Safety Department to optimize ergonomics for computer workspaces. The program aims to encourage departments to support their employees’ ergonomic needs by offering a financial reimbursement for ergonomic equipment.
Intended for Stanford University faculty and staff who purchase EH&S-approved ergonomic equipment may be eligible for 50% matching funds reimbursement up to a maximum of $300 over the course of their employment. Ergonomic equipment must be on the pre-approved products list or recommended by the Stanford Ergonomics Program in a report/email. No other equipment will be accepted.
For requests to be processed all the necessary and accurate information must be submitted. If not, the request will be denied. The following will be needed to complete the form::
- Submit iJournal transfer. Write down the iJournal number as it will be needed to complete the form. Please refer to the Fingate iJournal webpage for information on how to complete an iJournal
- The employee’s job code which can be provided by their local HR representative.
- Employee’s Certificate of EHS-3400 Computer Workstation Ergonomics training (from STARS)
- PDF copy of the A) employee’s Self-Assessment Tool, B) Ergonomic Evaluation Report, OR C) Ergonomic Showroom Email
- Copies of invoices/receipts for the equipment purchased
The Matching Fund Program is available for purchases made in the current fiscal year from Sept 1 - July 15 or until all established funds are depleted.
For current program details and FAQ, please visit the Ergonomics Matching Fund Webpage.