The OccuCom network of certified professionals provides a comprehensive spectrum of ergonomic services. Some of these are briefly discussed below. Click on the desired service for more in-depth descriptions or click to find an Ergonomics Service Provider.

Ergonomic Team training – Some companies want team leaders or designated employees to serve as on-site ergonomics trainers. This requires an ergonomics train-the-trainer program. The OccuCom® system is tailored for this type of application.

Developing an on-site ergo team can be a valuable approach for larger groups or where job tasks are high risk. These people can then provide training and elementary ergonomics interventions for their personnel. The OccuCom system was designed from the start with a train-the-trainer option in mind. Your OccuCom certified ergonomic professional has the tools, the knowledge and the experience to train your personnel to be ergo team members. Find a Provider.

Classes and Lectures – Group instruction can provide an effective means to encourage interactive learning either as a first exposure or as a periodic refresher. Classes provided by OccuCom certified ergonomics professionals include Office Ergonomics, Ergonomic Considerations for Managers, Physical Labor Ergonomics and Ergonomics for Bus Operators.

The educational opportunity available through group lectures and workshops is a cornerstone for many health and safety programs. OccuCom certified ergonomic professionals have a number of lecture programs ready for presentation. These classes are generally designed to be 30, 60 or 120 minutes in length and include interactive PowerPoint presentations, group activities and exercises, pre- and post-lecture knowledge assessments, and obstacle courses when applicable and feasible. Find a Provider.

The classes provided by OccuCom certified professionals include but are not limited to the following:

- Ergonomic Considerations for Managers (30 minutes)
- Office Ergonomics (60 min)
- Back School (60 or 120 minutes)
- Ergonomics for Bus Operators (120 minutes)

OccuCom® Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention System – The Occupational Health and Safety Communication Surveillance and Training System (OccuCom® system) is a comprehensive ergonomic injury and illness prevention program. Implementation of this system can help your employees and your business through improved employee comfort, reduced injuries, optimized productivity, regulatory compliance and reduced workers’ compensation premium impact.

The Occupational Health and Safety Communication Surveillance and Training System (OccuCom® system) is a comprehensive ergonomic injury and illness prevention program. Implementation of this system can help your employees and your business through improved employee comfort, reduced injuries, optimized productivity, regulatory compliance and reduced workers’ compensation premium impact.

• Phase I – Surveillance: This phase is characterized by passive collection of relevant organizational data (injury trend analysis, health surveys, human resource information, etc.) and active collection through methods such as observation of task activities and interviews utilizing video, digital photography and other measurement tools.

• Phase II – Analysis of Data: In this phase, the data collected during surveillance is compiled into reports complete with risk prioritization, time lines and control measures.

• Phase III – Implementation of Controls (Fixes): During this phase the solutions recommended in Phase 2 are put in place (training interventions, workspace/tool design/redesign).

• Phase IV – Evaluation/Reevaluation: Outcome tracking and program adjustment is carried out during this final phase.

Worksite Epidemiologic Surveillance and Needs Assessment – This service provides your organization with a complete assessment of your workplace environment, as well as specific subgroup worker populations. This comprehensive overview helps identify and prioritize areas requiring change to improve workplace safety or compliance with state and federal regulations.

This service is essentially a subset of the services provided in the OccuCom® Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention System described above. In this case, only phases I and II (Surveillance and Analysis) are performed.

• Phase I – Surveillance: This phase is characterized by passive collection of relevant organizational data (injury trend analysis, health surveys, human resource information, etc.) and active collection through methods such as observation of task activities and interviews utilizing video, digital photography and other measurement tools.

• Phase II – Analysis of Data: In this phase, the data collected during surveillance is compiled into reports complete with risk prioritization, time lines and control measures.

Consultation/Design – Many aspects of workspace design and equipment selection can impact worker safety and productivity. OccuCom certified professionals have the knowledge and expertise to help you make the right choices the first time around.

Space planning, workstation layout and selection of lighting, furniture, seating and ergonomic products/accessories can all be challenging activities.

- What makes for good space planning?

- How should the workstation be organized for efficient work.

- What lighting reduces eye strain and has a lower cost of ownership?

- What are the best furniture and seating choices for your employees?

- What are the software compatibilities and warranty issues of ergonomic product and accessory solutions?

Making the wrong decisions the first time around may result in costly reorganization of the workspace or replacing of equipment. Making the right decision from the start can reduce long-term costs.

Ergonomic Job Analysis – This service provides your company with a comprehensive assessment of how the worker or sub group of workers interacts with specific jobs/tasks in terms of work postures, movement strategies, tools and the general work environment.

Some jobs or tasks present with high degrees of risk. Targeting these areas can provide a timely, focused approach to addressing the most problematic of ergonomic issues in a company. This approach utilizes a four phase process to record, identify, address and validate solutions for ergonomic problems in the workplace. These four phases are identical to those used in the OccuCom® Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention System previously described. The difference in this case is that the approach is applied to one or more specific jobs or job tasks rather than to the organization as a whole;

• Phase 1 – Surveillance: This phase is characterized by passive collection of relevant organizational data (injury trend analysis, health surveys, human resource information, etc.) and active collection through methods such as observation of task activities and interviews utilizing video, digital photography and other measurement tools.

• Phase 2 – Analysis of Data: In this phase, the data collected during surveillance is compiled into reports complete with risk prioritization, time lines and control measures.

• Phase 3 – Implementation of Controls (Fixes): During this phase the solutions recommended in Phase 2 are put in place (training interventions, workspace/tool design/redesign).

• Phase 4 – Evaluation/Reevaluation: Outcome tracking and program adjustment is carried out during this final phase.

One-on-One Ergonomic Consultation and Evaluation – This service is targeted for high-risk or injured workers and is conducted onsite for the individual in his or her working environment. This is an important component of any thorough ergonomics program.

Individuals who work in high-risk jobs, who have active workers’ compensation claims, or who have prior history of cumulative trauma disorders are candidates for comprehensive ergonomic evaluations. This type of assessment provides in-depth analysis of ergonomic factors affecting the individual. When indicated, nationally-recognized risk analysis tools are utilized, and their results are included in any pertinent reports.

Before a worker is injured, it is often possible to avoid cumulative trauma disorders through training and recommendations that would help anybody involved in that job task. However, once an individual is injured, the situation demands more exacting solutions. These interventions may not be any more costly than for an uninjured worker, but the provision of controls and training needs to consider more precisely the characteristics, attributes and work practice of the injured worker.