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Thursday, May 09, 2002

Ergo Expo set for May 15 at Laboratory

Graciela Perez, the Lab's ergonomics program manager in HSR-5, said free yardsticks that will help Lab workers determine proper heights and distances for individual workstation design will be provided free of charge to attendees. Mirrors also will be provided to workers who work with their backs to doors. The mirrors teach workers to look before they turn to avoid awkward twisting, she explained.

Bodybilt, Neutral Posture, Hag and Herman Miller will display their ergonomics chairs. Other manufacturers scheduled to present their products include Workrite, 3M and Boise Cascade.

Perez said the expo also features displays of computer glasses, headsets and "ergonomics at work home and play." There also will be information from Occupational Medicine (HSR-2) and a table where people may test their levels of stress and learn how to relax using biofeedback.

Attendees who fill out a short ergonomics survey will be eligible to win ergonomic door prizes. Pizza and beverages also will be provided by HSR-5 so that employees may attend during their lunch hour.

For more information, go the Ergonomic Expo Web page at http://int.lanl.gov/safety/ergonomics/ergonomics.shtml online.

--Lecole Trujillo

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