LBCC’s Ergonomic Assessment Program helps employees and supervisors address workstation concerns and identify the appropriate process for requesting assistance. Depending on the situation, assistance may involve basic workstation adjustments, a reasonable accommodation through Human Resources, or a work-related injury report.

Where to Start

Basic Workstation Assistance
For help adjusting existing equipment or addressing general workstation discomfort when no injury is reported, start with your supervisor. Your supervisor can assist with available setup adjustments. Requests for an ergonomic assessment or ergonomic equipment are referred to Human Resources through the reasonable accommodation process

Reasonable Accommodation Requests
To request an ergonomic assessment or ergonomic equipment as a reasonable accommodation, submit your request and supporting medical documentation directly to Human Resources. HR reviews the documentation and engages in the interactive process before authorizing an assessment or approving equipment.

When HR authorizes an assessment, Risk Management coordinates it through Keenan. HR coordinates approved accommodations, funding, procurement, and follow-up.

Possible Work-Related Injury
If pain, symptoms, or an injury may be related to work, promptly notify your supervisor and contact Company Nurse at 1-877-518-6702, using search code LBCCD. Risk Management coordinates injury reporting and the workers’ compensation process, including any physician-supported ergonomic assessment.

An ergonomic assessment does not replace or delay injury reporting. For emergencies, call 911.

Medical Documentation and Confidentiality
Send medical documentation for accommodation requests directly to Human Resources, not to your supervisor or Risk Management. For workers’ compensation matters, submit medical documentation through the designated claims process.
Supervisors receive work restrictions and implementation instructions to support approved changes, not diagnoses or treatment details.

Program Guide and Forms

The Ergonomic Assessment Program & Process Guide (PDF) includes:
Request pathways and an ergonomic request flowchart
Employee, supervisor, HR, and Risk Management responsibilities
Assessment, equipment approval, and follow-up procedures
A quick workstation checklist
An ergonomic assessment request form

Workstation Setup Resources

The ABC’s of Ergonomic Principles (PDF) provides a visual reference for chair support, posture, keyboard and mouse placement, monitor positioning, lighting, and foot support.

Use this resource with the quick workstation checklist to review your workspace and discuss basic adjustments with your supervisor. Requests for an ergonomic assessment or equipment should follow the process outlined above.

Questions?
For general questions about program routing, contact Risk Management at (562) 938-4030. Contact Human Resources to begin a reasonable accommodation request.