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Industrial Ergonomics Process Workshop (IEPW)
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…
Find out moreNovember 2018
Office Ergonomics Accreditation Program (OEAP)
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…
Find out moreAdvanced Topics in Office Ergonomics (ATOE)
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…
Find out moreDecember 2020
Industrial Ergonomics Process Workshop (IEPW)-Virtual Workshop
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…
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