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SUMMARY:Office Ergonomics Accreditation Program (OEAP)-Virtual Offering
DESCRIPTION:Is your Office Ergonomics Program Adrift?\n \nGet the tools you need by attending our Office Ergonomics Accreditation Program in Raleigh\, NC. Become accredited and equip your team with essential skills to create a safe and productive workspace.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n \nLearn the skills necessary to evaluate an office workstation and make prioritized recommendations for corrective action. Become an Accredited Office Ergonomics Evaluator (AOEE) with credentials issued by North Carolina State University. We have been offering this acclaimed program since 2003. This course is taught by board certified\, professional ergonomists.\n  \nIntroduction to Office Ergonomics\n\n\nIdentify the components of the musculoskeletal system\nIdentify the factors that increase the risk of muscle fatigue and understand basic biomechanics and how it related to ergonomics\nLearn about the types of MSDs and their symptoms\nLearn about ergonomic stressors\n\n\nConducting an Ergonomic Evaluation\n\n\nLearn about the adjustments of standard office equipment\nLearn how to prioritize recommended changes using reported discomfort\nLearn how to collect discomfort data\nLearn how to conduct an ergonomics analysis of an office workstation\nLearn about the types of control measures and how to integrate them into a work environment\nLearn how to select office equipment and the fundamentals of workstation design\n\n\n \nClass is held from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. EST each day.\n  \nFee\n$1000/$750 for members\nNon-members can purchase a Professional Membership and save on additional workshops\n \n1.6 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) available at registration through NC State University.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/office-ergonomics-accreditation-program-oeap-virtual-offering/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Ergonomics Solutions: Casters
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming free webinar series focusing on Ergonomics Solutions! Our first webinar will focus on casters\, a fundamental component in material handling systems. Whether you’re a professional or simply curious about optimizing ergonomic design guidelines to maximize operational performance\, this session is for you.\n \nJoin Doug Backinger\, Vice President of Solutions and Innovation from Caster Concepts\, and Jeff Hoyle\, Director of Ergonomic Services from The Ergonomics Center as they offer their expert insights and practical tips.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/ergonomics-solutions-casters/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Industrial Ergonomics Process Workshop (IEPW)
DESCRIPTION:Earn 30 MESH Hours!\nRegister for our virtual offering.\n \nThis comprehensive workshop guides participants through each facet of the cyclic ergonomics process from basic ergonomics principles through control development and workstation design guidelines. This workshop also meets the objectives of the OSHA #2255 Principles of Ergonomics course as participants will be able to recognize\, evaluate\, and control work place conditions that cause or contribute to musculoskeletal and nerve disorders.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \n\n\nLearn about risk factors and neutral postures and how to implement ergonomics improvements\nEvaluate jobs using screening and analysis tools to reduce risk factors and workplace injuries\nImprove productivity and ROI by employing best ergonomic practices in your work environment\n\n\n \nThis workshop covers a comprehensive list of topics in the industrial setting\, including: \n\n\nMusculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)\nIdentifying and prioritizing ergonomic stressors\nDetermining root causes\nAnalysis techniques\nDeveloping appropriate control measures\nCost justification\nDesign criteria\n\n\nClass is held from 8 a.m.–noon Tuesday through Thursday and 8 a.m.–noon on Friday. \n\n\n3.0 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) available at registration through NC State University\n30 Instructional Hours – 30 MESH Hours (Manager of Environmental Safety and Health)\nFee: $1800/$1350 for members\nNon-members can save $200 by purchasing a Professional Membership\n\n\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/industrial-ergonomics-process-workshop-iepw-6/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Ergonomics
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SUMMARY:Ergonomics for Engineers: Design for Human Performance Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Attend In-person in Raleigh\, NC\nMay 6-8\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIdentify\nPhysical and cognitive ergonomic risk factors\, design features\, and lean process wastes in existing and new process\, product\, and equipment design \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnalyze\nUsing a comprehensive ergonomics engineering design checklist and resource guide \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDesign\nThe workplace to optimize human-system performance and profitability \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis comprehensive workshop focuses on the application of a Customized Ergonomics Design Criteria Checklist that guides engineers and other design personnel in evaluating and setting the correct ergonomics design criteria in both product and process. Ultimately participants will be expected to be able to identify and develop design-based solutions that are feasible\, effective and justifiable. Activities and topics will be structured to recognize the unique needs of adult learners (lecture\, demonstration\, hands-on learning\, etc.). From office spaces to manufacturing plants\, we will discuss how the physical environment impacts human performance and well-being\, and how engineers can shape these spaces for optimal results.\n \nThis course mixes interactive lecture and hands-on exercises to allow all participants to learn and apply techniques.\n  \n\nFee: $1950/$1650 for members (if you have 5 or more registrants contact us for pricing information)\nRoyalty fee for customized design checklists and resource guides for each individual are included in the cost\n 2.0 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) available at registration through NC State University\n\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/ergonomics-for-engineers-design-for-human-performance-workshop/
LOCATION:Fitts-Woolard Hall (FWH)\, 915 Partners Way\, Raleigh\, NC\, 27606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Ergonomics
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SUMMARY:Industrial Ergonomics Process Workshop (IEPW)
DESCRIPTION:Time is running out!\nRegister for our virtual offering.\n \nThis comprehensive workshop guides participants through each facet of the cyclic ergonomics process from basic ergonomics principles through control development and workstation design guidelines. This workshop also meets the objectives of the OSHA #2255 Principles of Ergonomics course as participants will be able to recognize\, evaluate\, and control work place conditions that cause or contribute to musculoskeletal and nerve disorders.\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \n\n\nLearn about risk factors and neutral postures and how to implement ergonomics improvements\nEvaluate jobs using screening and analysis tools to reduce risk factors and workplace injuries\nImprove productivity and ROI by employing best ergonomic practices in your work environment\n\n\n \nThis workshop covers a comprehensive list of topics in the industrial setting\, including: \n\n\nMusculoskeletal disorders (MSDs)\nIdentifying and prioritizing ergonomic stressors\nDetermining root causes\nAnalysis techniques\nDeveloping appropriate control measures\nCost justification\nDesign criteria\n\n\nClass is held from 8 a.m.–noon Tuesday through Thursday and 8 a.m.–noon on Friday. \n\n\n3.0 Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) available at registration through NC State University\n30 Instructional Hours – 30 MESH Hours (Manager of Environmental Safety and Health)\nFee: $1800/$1350 for members\nNon-members can save $200 by purchasing a Professional Membership\n\n\n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND
URL:https://ncmep.org/event/industrial-ergonomics-process-workshop-iepw-5/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Ergonomics,Webinar
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