About this Event
Chart a path toward workplace wellness and efficiency through the upcoming two-day course, Ergonomics Principles for Workplace Assessment and Design, taking place in Ann Arbor, Michigan on May 19 - 20, 2026. Explore methods to alleviate upper extremity and low back issues, and empower your employees to tackle musculoskeletal challenges effectively.
This comprehensive program covers vital topics, including job analysis, office workstation design, and wearable motion sensing technologies. Discover actionable insights to enhance job performance and employee well-being, tailored to suit professionals from diverse industries, regardless of their familiarity with ergonomic principles. This program is beneficial for anyone interested in grasping the fundamentals of ergonomic job analysis and design!
Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your workplace dynamics and join us in Grand Rapids this summer for a transformative learning experience!
Course topics include:
- Analysis and Design of Jobs for Control of Upper Extremity Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Medical Aspects of Ergonomics Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
- Ergonomics and Office Work Station Design
- Manual Materials Handling and its Effects on the Back and Shoulder
- Overview of Wearable Motion Sensing and Exoskeletons for Workplace Documentation, Analysis and Design
- Integrating Ergonomics into Business
- Conducting Ergonomic Job Analyses
- Job Analysis Case Studies
General Information
People who will benefit from attending this course
Engineers, workers, safety professionals, skilled trades, human resources professionals, industrial hygienists, managers, supervisors and occupational health nurses can all benefit from this program. Previous course attendees have been from a wide variety of industries and job descriptions. Anyone who is interested in understanding the principles of ergonomic job analysis and design should attend this program. People with and without prior experience or knowledge or ergonomics have found this course very beneficial.
Dates: May 19 -20, 2026
Location: The Kensington Hotel, Ann Arbor, MI
Reserve a Room at the Kensington Hotel
To book online, please go to: https://www.kensingtonannarbor.com/accommodations/rooms
Or, call (866) 446 - 1329.
Fee: $550.00 - Early Bird Registration (until April 30, 2026); $600.00 - Regular Registration
Registration: Pre-registration is required and will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. The fee covers course materials, continental breakfast, break refreshments and lunch on the two days of the program. If you need assistance with registration, please call 734-763-2243.
Cancellation notification must be received no later than May 2, 2026 in order to qualify for a refund, less a $100 administrative fee. Substitute attendees are welcome. In the unlikely event that the program must be cancelled, the entire submitted registration fee will be refunded without further liability on the part of the organizers.
Auxiliary aids, services and other reasonable accommodations are available, upon prior request, to individuals with disabilities.
Accreditation: The University of Michigan has accredited this course for 1.3 CEUs, program #25.02. This course contains 13 hours of technical contact time that can be claimed for CM credit.
Course Comments from Previous Attendees
- “Best class that I’ve ever taken for training”
- “Loved that along with the knowledge shared, the fact that you had practical applications and tools to share made it so much more relatable.”
- “Thank you! Very informational! Very good speakers!”
- “Very impressive Information delivery and discussions with experts.”
- “The speakers were the highlight of the event. Their engaging presentation style, coupled with their ability to illustrate concepts with real-world examples, kept the audience actively involved. Their expertise and practical advice were particularly helpful in understanding how to implement ergonomic principles effectively in diverse workplace environments.“
- “Workshop was great. I learned a lot and am excited to take what I have learned back to the workplace.”
- “The workbook provided clear explanations of the concepts covered during the sessions, supplemented by practical examples and detailed reference material. I still use the handbook as a point of reference.“
- “Training was great! Very knowledgeable, well-renowned presenters with a great breadth and variety of knowledge. Really well-suited training for many different professionals in a variety of industries and backgrounds.”
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Kensington Hotel, 3500 South State Street, Ann Arbor, United States
USD 550.00 to USD 600.00
