Many office environments lack a proactive ergonomics program and action plan for dealing with musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs).  The Ergonomics Center of North Carolina (Center) at North Carolina State University recognized the need for an effective method of ensuring that office workplaces are able to develop an ergonomics program to deal with current and potential MSDs in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible.  To best achieve this goal, the Center has developed the Office Ergonomics Accreditation Program (OEAP) to assist…

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…