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For the first time ever attendees of ErgoExpo, one of the largest ergonomics conferences in the country, will have an opportunity to see Ergotron and view its full line-up of affordable, wellness-enhancing workspace solutions on exhibit in Las Vegas, Nevada, November 30 through December 2 (booth #441).
With a legacy in designing workspaces for true ergonomic comfort, Ergotron recognizes that traditional, fixed workspaces—no matter how well designed for ergonomics—force knowledge workers into sedentary work routines, putting their health and the health of the organization’ at risk.
“The future of ergonomics must move beyond expensive chairs and keyboards,” said Joel Hazzard, president and CEO of Ergotron, “relying not only on scientific discipline but staying true to its definition, designing equipment and devices that fit the human body, its movements, and its cognitive abilities. Fixed workspaces do not always accommodate individual needs and more important, do not encourage the movement our bodies need.”
What attendees can expect to learn when visiting Ergotron is that the health and productivity of every knowledge worker is at risk in even the most optimally designed ergonomic workspace. Long periods of sitting are linked to cancer, obesity, heart disease and early mortality rates, and sitting disease claims the lives of nearly 300,000 Americans a year.
Free Webinar to be Presented by Dr. Levine of the Mayo Clinic on Sept. 20
New York, NY, September 16, 20010 – The 16th Annual National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition (ErgoExpo) at Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, November 30 – December 3, will focus on the importance of ergonomics, safety and employee wellness in a time of economic recovery. ErgoExpo’s core educational topics of program management and return on investment, the aging workforce, and safety will be coupled with tracks specifically for those working in offices, industrial, lab, healthcare, 24/7 operations and uncontrolled environments including energy, utility, and maintenance. Attendees have over 70 unique educational opportunities to choose from, and a host of new products to evaluate at the Expo.
With the remit for Facilities Managers constantly expanding, Total Workplace Management 2010 at London’s Olympia will once again offer these professionals a chance to address all their needs through the extensive exhibition and innovative features. Produced in association with the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM), the UK’s leading FM and estates event is taking place from 6-7 October at London Olympia.
Adrian Newton, Portfolio Director for Safety and Building Management at UBM Live, organisers of Total Workplace Management, said: “We work closely with the leading associations and companies in this evolving industry and as such, we know the remit for facilities managers is growing on a daily basis. With the number of visitors increasing 18%* last year, we will be expanding the visitor programme to incorporate all the disciplines required to carry out effective management of a working building.”
In addition to the exhibition which will once again be the platform for many of the industry’s leading names to showcase their developments, including Bywaters (Leyton) Limited, Coca-Cola, Comet, FSI, Watco UK Limited and Wincanton, Total Workplace Management will launch the Innovation Showcase for 2010. This exciting feature area will sit at the heart of the event and give visitors the chance to see the latest and best innovations available in the industry. Further details will be announced shortly.
Ergonomics consultancy System Concepts has announced new dates for its 2010 Industrial Ergonomics training, in association with US firm Humantech.
Following a pilot course last year, the ergonomics course will be running again on:
- 20 and 21 April 2010
- 2 and 3 November 2010
The course teaches skills and tools to help delegates make simple and effective ergonomic improvements in any industrial environment. These aim to: improve product quality and productivity; improved morale; and reduce injuries and illness.