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Healthy Office Resource Guide
This resource guide provides information about campus resources on
these issues - healthy lifestyles, stress, ergonomic computer use, back
problems, and personal safety. Its purpose is to help supervisors support
an injury and illness prevention program that effectively addresses
the health and safety needs of the workplace.
Healthy Lifestyles
Health*Matters, (510) 643-4646
Workshops and behavior change classes available for all faculty and
staff, as well as 15 and 30-minute orientations and workshops for staff
meetings and departments.
- Step it Up!, offered monthly, a 50-minute workshop on leading
a more active lifestyle, particularly with the option to use a pedometer
(available $12). Also includes strength and stretching exercise routines
for anytime, anywhere.
- Eating Well for a Healthier You, a 50-minute workshop on
the foundations of a healthy diet for life.
- Eat Smart, Get Fit, a 6-week behavior change class for improving
eating and exercise habits, creating healthy meal plans, and preventing
and managing chronic disease conditions through healthy eating and
exercise.
Healthier
Habits at Work
An educational mini-poster to share with staff or post in a highly visible
central work area.
Health*Matters Walking Group, (510) 643-4646
Meets year-round every MWF at 12:10 on the south side of the Campanile.
Recreational
Sports Facility, (510) 642-6400
Recreational Sports offers fitness club memberships and classes at very
reasonable rates with payroll deduction. Also offered are client services
such as one-on-one personal training and massage therapy.
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Self-Care Resource
Center, (510) 642-6074
A non-circulating library with books, computer software, newsletters,
and videos on stress, back care, computer health, and other health issues.
Managing Stress
CARE Services for Faculty and Staff,
(510) 643-7754
Workshops, confidential counseling, assessment, referral, and consultation.
Staff Ombuds Office, (510) 642-STAF
Workshops and confidential consultation on conflict resolution.
Cal
Massage Therapy Center, (510) 643-8032
On-site Chair Massage and Massage Therapy Workshops available by request.
Health*Matters Walking Group, (510) 643-4646
Meets year-round every MWF at 12:10 on the south side of the Campanile.
Recreational
Sports Facility , (510) 642-6400
Fitness, exercise, and self-defense classes and workshops.
Self-Care Resource
Center, (510) 642-6074
A non-circulating library with books, computer software, newsletters,
and videos on stress, back care, computer health, and other health issues.
Computer Ergonomics
Ergonomics@Work, (510) 642-8410
Consultation and ergonomic workshops for computer users, and departmental
training for computer workstation evaluators.
Computer Eye Clinic,
(510) 642-2020 (Minor Hall)
Eye exams for computer users.
Occupational Health Clinic,
(510) 642-6891
Medical care for computer-related medical problems.
Ergonomics Showroom
Call 1-877-722-9090 toll free for an appointment to try out adjustable
chairs, tables, and keyboard trays prior to purchase.
CalPACT
Free computer training and ergonomic
keyboard shortcuts.
Self-Care Resource
Center, (510) 642-6074
A non-circulating library with books, computer software, newsletters,
and videos on stress, back care, computer health, and other health issues.
Back Basics
Ergonomics@Work, (510) 642-2540
Workshops on back basics, body mechanics, and safe
lifting techniques. Also, Take
A Stretch Break website.
Occupational Health Clinic,
(510) 642-6891
Medical care for work-related problems.
Self-Care Resource
Center, (510) 642-6074
A non-circulating library with books, computer software, newsletters,
and videos on stress, back care, computer health, and other health issues.
Online health topic: Managing
Low Back Pain.
Health*Matters Walking Group, (510) 643-4646
Meets year-round every MWF at 12:10 on the south side of the Campanile.
Recreational
Sports Facility, (510) 642-5151
The RSF offers strength training and cardiovascular workouts, as well
as aerobic and instructional fitness classes. Also offered are client
services such as one-on-one personal training and massage therapy.
Personal Safety
UC Police Department, (510) 642-6760
Located at 1 Sproul Hall, this full-service department with 77 officers
has primary law enforcement jurisdiction on the campus and associated
University properties. The department handles all patrol, investigation,
crime prevention education, emergency preparedness, and related law
enforcement duties for the campus community and operates 24 hours a
day, seven days a week.
Cal B-Safe Program,
(510) 64-B-SAFE (642-7233)
Educational workshops such as self-defense courses as well as night
safety information, and prevention of theft and burglary on campus.
Night
Escort Service, (510) 642-WALK (642-9255)
Community Service Officers (CSOs) provide a walking escort to destinations
near campus, including nearby residences, public transportation or parking
facilities, during the evening hours. The service is free, available
365 days per year. Call to request an escort.
Night
Safety Shuttle, (510) 642-5149
Provides safe transit to and from the campus for evening classes, study,
and research.
Self
Defense Courses, (510) 643-5151
Courses are offered at the Recreational
Sports Facility. Classes are also available to campus departments
and interested groups by appointment.
Sexual
Assault/Rape Prevention Program, (510) 642-7202
Located at University Health Services' Health Promotion Unit, offers
sexual assault prevention workshops for departments.
CARE Services for Faculty and Staff,
(510) 643-7754
Dealing with violence in the workplace or other workshops and educational
materials tailored to the specific concerns of your office available
by special request.
Environment, Health and Safety,
(510) 642-3073
Training on developing an effective injury and illness prevention program
for your department.
Office of Emergency
Preparedness, (510) 642-9036
Implementing programs and projects in emergency planning, training,
response, and recovery.
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