This comprehensive workshop guides participants through each facet of the cyclic ergonomics process from basic ergonomics principles through control development and workstation design guidelines. A practical approach to controlling musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace starts with an Ergonomics Program and Ergonomics Team.  A detailed ergonomics process must be in place in order to effectively introduce ergonomics into the workplace.  Participants are taught the components of successful ergonomics teams and ergonomics programs to help jump-start ergonomics initiatives in their workplace. The next…

Learn the skills necessary to evaluate an office workstation and make prioritized recommendations for corrective action. Become an Accredited Office Ergonomics Evaluator (AOEE) with credentials issued by North Carolina State University. DAY 1: INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE ERGONOMICS Identify the components of the musculoskeletal system Identify the factors that increase the risk of muscle fatigue and understand basic bio-mechanics and how it related to ergonomics Identify the two types of MSDs and their symptoms Learn about the four ergonomic stressors DAY…

This one-day workshop takes a look at topics that surface outside the traditional single office evaluation, and is designed for participants who have experience with office ergonomics issues.   It provides discussions and hands-on labs for topics such as ergonomics program development, alternative computing environments, and the lean office.  Addressing workers’ compensation cases, providing accommodations for special needs, and common material handling issues will also be covered. This class will be held from 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Benefits of Attending Knowledge of…

This comprehensive workshop guides participants through each facet of the cyclic ergonomics process from basic ergonomics principles through control development and workstation design guidelines. A practical approach to controlling musculoskeletal disorders in the workplace starts with an Ergonomics Program and Ergonomics Team.  A detailed ergonomics process must be in place in order to effectively introduce ergonomics into the workplace.  Participants are taught the components of successful ergonomics teams and ergonomics programs to help jump-start ergonomics initiatives in their workplace. The next…

Learn the skills necessary to evaluate an office workstation and make prioritized recommendations for corrective action. Become an Accredited Office Ergonomics Evaluator (AOEE) with credentials issued by North Carolina State University. DAY 1: INTRODUCTION TO OFFICE ERGONOMICS Identify the components of the musculoskeletal system Identify the factors that increase the risk of muscle fatigue and understand basic bio-mechanics and how it related to ergonomics Identify the two types of MSDs and their symptoms Learn about the four ergonomic stressors DAY…

This one-day workshop takes a look at topics that surface outside the traditional single office evaluation, and is designed for participants who have experience with office ergonomics issues.   It provides discussions and hands-on labs for topics such as ergonomics program development, alternative computing environments, and the lean office.  Addressing workers’ compensation cases, providing accommodations for special needs, and common material handling issues will also be covered. This class will be held from 8:00 am-5:00 pm. Benefits of Attending Knowledge of…