Perform a preventive ergonomic evaluation for healthy employees (with no or low symptoms).
Learn to perform objective, office ergonomic evaluations and complete a professional report using the Worksite International System of Ergonomic Evaluation.
Assist employers, employees and others with proper workstation set up, ergonomic product selection and fit.
As a Certified Office Ergonomic Specialist, support a sound ergonomics program focused on risk reduction and prevention for a healthy, and productive workplace.
Whether you want to become an in-house office ergonomics evaluator or you are a burgeoning ergonomics consultant, or you want to improve on your existing evaluation skills, our training will give you the knowledge, skills and ability to deliver quality office ergonomic evaluations.
This course is designed for corporate Safety and Ergo Teams, Certified Ergonomic Evaluators (CEAS I, CEES, COEE), rehab professionals (PTs, OTs, DC, RN, Athletic Trainers), Certified Safety Professionals, Industrial Hygienists, Risk Managers, Human Resources or others responsible for employee health and safety; facility planners; risk and workers’ compensation claims management, loss control consultants.
Attend this course:
Perform a preventive ergonomic evaluation for healthy employees (with no or low symptoms).
Use objective and measurable techniques to analyze and identify the root cause of the individual's concerns.
Identify, select and “prescribe” ergonomic products and solutions based on need and budget.
Provide essential education and training to employees for best practices in work station setup and safe work practices.
Become a Certified Office Ergonomics Specialist (COESp) using the Worksite International System of Ergonomics Evaluation!
Requirements for Certificate of Completion:
To earn your Certified Office Ergonomics Specialist (COESp), complete the above, plus:
Advanced and Elite Level: Demonstrate your competency in performing an ergonomic evaluation by submitting a minimum of 2-3 completed, typed reports using the Worksite International Preventive Evaluation Report templates reviewed and approved by your mentor, Alison Heller-Ono (in a timely manner).
“I believe office ergonomics is a foundational skill before one can study higher level ergonomics. To add value to organizations, support regulatory compliance and enhance careers, I’ve been providing our Train the Ergonomics Evaluator workshop since 1994. I have trained hundreds of professionals to successfully perform quality, reliable office ergonomic evaluations achieving ongoing success within their companies or as a professional consulting career.”
Alison Heller-Ono is President/CEO of Worksite International, Inc., and has been teaching and mentoring professionals in the art and science of ergonomics for over 25 years. She is a “pioneer” in the Bay Area Ergonomics Community. Since starting Worksite International, Alison has helped employers save millions of dollars using the Worksite International Ergonomics Process (WIEP) and injury prevention methods. Alison is a veteran physical therapist (MSPT), possesses 2 board certifications in Ergonomics (CPE and CIE) and is a Certified Disability Analyst (CDA).
Alison is also a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) through the Institute for Management Consultants (IMC) and a certified Chair Assessment Specialist (CASp) using the Worksite International Chair Assessment System (CAS) and a Certified Office Ergonomics Specialist (COESp).
Alison’s body of work has been peer reviewed nationally and internationally to validate the Worksite International System of Evaluation and Training as a trusted and reliable approach to workplace ergonomics.
