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…

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…