Winners of the 2nd Annual Grants and Awards Program!

For the second year, MHealthy’s Ergonomics Awareness program offered University departments two important incentive and recognition programs supporting the importance of ergonomic friendly work environments.  

Ergo Grant Incentive Program
Through the ERGO Grant Incentive Program, 12 University units received grants totaling $45,000 to help implement ergonomic solutions in their work environment. Winners received up to $15,000 to purchase equipment, train staff or redesign work processes to improve employee comfort and safety.

2007 Winners:

Central Power Plant

Construction Services

Department of Pathology

HomeMed Home Care Services

Museum of Paleontology

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning

U-M Dearborn Facilities Management

U-M Flint Cashier’s Office

U-M Flint Facilities

UMHS Survival Flight

Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine

Effective Ergonomic Solutions Award
Six University units received the Effective Ergonomic Solutions Award, recognizing departments that have already implemented ergonomic solutions that reduced risk factors.

2007 Winners:

Campus Mail Services

Campus Maintenance

Department of Psychology

U-M Hospitals and Health Centers Security

U-M Hospitals and Health Centers 6B Nursing

Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine