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Ergonomics Training

Contact Information:
 
Tamara James, MA, CPE
Phone: (919) 681-3140
 
Sam Moon, MD, MPH
Phone: (919) 684-5994
Office Ergonomics
- A course designed for employees who primarily use computers at work. This course provides information about ergonomics, body postures, and adjustment of the work environment to reduce the risk of developing musculoskeletal disorders due to work.
Ergonomics for Supervisors
and Managers
- A course that provides supervisors with education, consultation, and direction regarding the ergonomics of work processes. By identifying and recognizing risks, methods of reducing workplace injuries due to ergonomics can be implemeted to address potential problems. Other topics of this course include ergonomics related to health, productivity and employee relations.
Manual Materials Handling
- A course designed for all employees who lift or handle materials on a regular basis. This course provides information about proper lifting techniques and how to avoid injuries associated with material handling
Reducing Injuries in the Health Care Environment
- A course that provides health care workers with an overview of ergonomics. The information gained will assist them in the development, improvement, and implementation of ergonomic programs at their facility.
 
 
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