Manual labor continues to be one of our most valuable industrial resources despite strides in production automation. More than ever it is important that jobs and equipment be designed to enable workers to achieve their full potential while preventing pain and injury. This course provides comprehensive coverage of ergonomic issues and principles associated with manual work and workplace musculoskeletal disorders. Leading ergonomics practitioners and educators will provide lectures, case studies, video depictions of workplaces and discussion sessions. The focus will be on ergonomic principles and concepts so that attendees can apply this information to their own work environments. Topics include: biomechanics; risk factors of upper extremity and low back disorders; fatigue; job evaluation techniques; worker evaluation, rehabilitation and placement; and industrial ergonomics programs and justification to management. Specific topics are provided elsewhere in this brochure.

This course is intended for those who are responsible for the prevention of injuries (or worker re-injury) and illnesses in the workplace, particularly: safety and health personnel; industrial hygienists; occupational health care providers, including nurses and physicians; industrial, manufacturing and workplace design engineers; management and labor representatives; and physical and occupational therapists working with industry.

This program is being conducted at the Four Points Hotel Los Angeles International Airport, 9750 Airport Blvd., Los Angeles, California, www.fourpointslax.com. Contact the hotel directly (310/645-4600) to make lodging arrangements stating that you are a registrant for the "Ergonomics" Programs. Special rates of $119.00 for a single or double are available until February 1st. You are responsible for paying for your hotel accommodations. Details and maps will be provided as a part of registration confirmation information.