Saif Corporation and Ergonomic Assessor TrainingSaif corporation is Oregon's not-for-profit, state-chartered workers' compensation insurance company. SAIF works with safety professionals at OR-OSHA, state agencies, and private industry to promote a safe work environment in Oregon. As part of consultation and training they offer to Oregon's state agencies, SAIF will provide office ergonomic assessor training and continuing education to any Oregon state employee for free. With approval from their management team, employees may register for ergonomic assessor training at http://www.saif.com/employer/employer_208.aspx. SAIF Corporation has given Portland State University permission to post their ergonomic tip sheets on our web site. These are available below. Please note that not every month has an ergo tip sheet. Revised August 18, 2009 This information is made available to assist office workers at Portland State University to maintain safe work practices with respect to office ergonomics. It has been developed to be consistent with current standards, regulations, and research intending to reduce risk factors of work related injuries at video display terminal (VDT) workstations. This guide is not case specific and should be used as a suggestion only. For additional information, contact Jason Mitchell at mitchelj@pdx.edu. |
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