Ergonomics is recognized as one of the most important factors in the occupational environment today affecting employee injury and illness. Attention to ergonomic workplace design is important to prevent musculoskeletal disorders and to promote productive workplaces. Many companies, as well as state and federal regula-tory agencies, view ergonomics as a means to reduce injuries and illnesses such as musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremi-ties (tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, etc.) and low back disor-ders.This two day program introduces the audience to contemporary concepts of occupational ergonomics. The program format will be lecture, interspersed with problem solving examples and case studies. Planned speakers and topics are included elsewhere in this brochure.

The objective of this program is to provide attendees with the knowledge of basic ergonomic principles needed to recognizeworkplace ergonomic problems and recommend workplace designs.

$475.00

A limited number of Consultation Education and Training grant funded scholarships are available. For more details on how to apply for scholarship, please see full course brochure, linked above.