[OPLINLIST] Ergonomics for Librarians and Library Staff - Janaury 24

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    Ergonomics for Librarians and Library Staff

http://www.gclc.org/ce/viewevent.php?id=711


      Date

Tuesday, January 24th, 2006


      Time

9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.


      Location

GCLC Office


      Speaker(s)

Chris Hamrick, MS, CPE, is the Ergonomics Technical Advisor for the Ohio 
Bureau of Workers' Compensation


      Description

Is your work giving you aches and pains?

Learning about ergonomics can help you be safer and more comfortable in 
your workplace, improve
long-term health, and guide you in making the right changes. This 
session is designed for the particular concerns of the library
environment.

Topics:
1. Introduction to Ergonomics
2. Musculoskeletal Disorders (a.k.a. "Cumulative Trauma Disorders")
3. Computer Workstation Ergonomics
    a. Visual issues
    b. Musculoskeletal issues
4. Materials Handling
5. Ergonomic Design Strategies in a Library Environment
6. The Ergonomics Process and Basics of an Effective Ergonomics Program
7. Safety & Hygiene Resources

This session is intended for librarians and library managers, and anyone 
concerned with ergonomics and with making the library or office work 
environment healthier for themselves and for their staff.


      Meal

Continental breakfast will be available


      Member

$20 (one voucher may be used to pay for this workshop)


      Friend of GCLC or Southwest Area Library

$20


      Non-Member

$50

The deadline to register is Monday, January 23rd, 2006


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