Office Ergonomic Evaluator
Certification Course

Day 1: Office Ergonomics Foundations, Evaluation, and Program Development

By the end of Day 1, participants will be able to:

• Define office ergonomics, anthropometrics, and principles that influence workstation design and employee wellbeing
• Apply current research and industry standards to identify and reduce office ergonomic risk factors
• Develop an office ergonomics program that supports injury prevention, employee comfort, and organizational goals
• Identify common office-related musculoskeletal disorders, including upper extremity and low back conditions, and recognize the ergonomic risk factors that contribute to their development
• Differentiate between physical, environmental, psychophysical, and psychosocial ergonomic risk factors
• Select and utilize office ergonomic assessment tools, including RULA and ROSA, to identify workplace risk factors
• Interpret ergonomic assessment findings to prioritize workstation improvements and interventions
• Recommend engineering, administrative, work practice, and medical management controls to reduce ergonomic risk
• Evaluate office workstation components including seating, desks, monitors, keyboards, pointing devices, and accessories to optimize employee fit and function
• Develop cost-effective workstation modification recommendations that improve safety, comfort, and productivity
• Prepare professional ergonomic reports that clearly document risk factors, findings, and recommended solutions
• Perform a comprehensive office ergonomic evaluation and develop evidence-based recommendations to reduce injury risk and improve workplace performance