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The Ergonomics Center

Improving human and business performance
through the science of ergonomics

Who we are

Since 1994, The Ergonomics Center’s highly experienced, board-certified ergonomists have provided the highest quality industry, office and design services to companies throughout the world. Our services include onsite training, job and task analysis, program development, engineering design guidelines, and cost-saving solutions for both industrial and office ergonomics.

Industry Services

Industry Services

We understand the challenges of managing an industrial ergonomics process and offer a full range of services to meet your needs.

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Office Ergonomics Accreditation Program Workshop

Office Services

We offer a host of services for the office environment, tailored to meet specific company requirements and corporate goals.

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Ergonomics Design Services

Design Services

We offer solutions tailored to enhance ergonomic design in various aspects of engineering and product development.

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2026 Ergonomics Symposium

September 1-2, 2026
The Symposium will feature a variety of presentations and round table discussions with industry leaders.

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Hunt Library and Fitts-Woolard Hall 2026 Ergonomics Symposium

Center News

Ergo Cup

WINNERS of the 2026 AEC Ergo Excellence Awards and Ergo Cup Competition

The internationally recognized Ergo Cup® Competition, sponsored by The Ergonomics Center of North Carolina and Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at NC State University and presented by the Applied Ergonomics Society,…
Ergonomics Training for engineers

Save $200 on our Ergonomics for Engineers: Design for Human Performance – On-Demand Workshop

Register before April 15, 2026 and save $200 when you use code E4EDDEAL We’re excited to launch our new on-demand Ergonomics for Engineers workshop, designed specifically for engineering professionals looking to integrate…
Ergonomics Program Development

We can help you build a world-class ergonomics program

Would you like to build a world-class ergonomics program? The Ergonomics Cultural Maturity Model (ECMM) is designed to integrate ergonomics into a company’s existing culture and operational processes. We offer…

32+

Years we have provided ergonomics
services to companies

325+

Companies have used Center
services since 1994

500+

Companies have sent students
to our workshops

Upcoming Workshops

All Events
May 11

Monday8:00 AM

Industrial Ergonomics Process Workshop (IEPW)-Raleigh, NC Offering
Aug 04

Tuesday8:00 AM

Office Ergonomics Accreditation Program (OEAP)-Raleigh, NC
Sep 28

Monday9:00 AM

Industrial Ergonomics Process Workshop (IEPW) Virtual Offering

Articles

Employee retention

The Role of Ergonomics in Employee Retention

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Computer vision technology

Ergonomics Analysis with Computer Vision

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Gamification in ergonomics training

Gamification in Training

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Virtual reality

Virtual and Augmented Reality in Ergonomics

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Wearbles in ergonomics

Wearables in Ergonomics

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Communicating with engineers

Tips for Communicating with Engineers

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Universal design for workers

Universal Design

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Participatory ergonomics program

Participatory Ergonomics Programs

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Cobots in manufacturing

Cobots

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The business case for ergonomics

The Business Case for an Ergonomics Program

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Group of young children walking together wearing backpacks

Backpacks: Shifting the Load to Your Advantage

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Employee stretching program

New OSHA Guidance to Stretching Exercises

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The Ergonomics Center Office Locatons 1

Our Office Locations: Raleigh, NC; Charlotte, NC; Tulsa, OK; Colorado Springs, CO