Active Ergonomics Inks Deal With Self-Help

Shannon Powell, President of Active Ergonomics, Inc., has announced that the firm has been contracted by Self-Help, a community development lender, to teach an education and training class entitled: Ergonomics and You, on March 10th at the organizations regional office in Durham, North Carolina.

Raleigh, NC (PRWEB) March 6, 2005 -- Shannon Powell, President of Active Ergonomics, Inc., has announced that the firm has been contracted by Self-Help, a community development lender, to teach an education and training class entitled: Ergonomics and You, on March 10th at the organizations regional office in Durham, North Carolina. The Pro-Active Ergonomic Program will educate employees about the importance of ergonomics, as well as injury prevention. The class also educates employees about basic principles of ergonomics, prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders, minimizing risk factors, and awareness of good ergonomic products.

Ergonomics should be part of everyone's lives, at work and at home," said Powell. We are excited about the opportunity to work with such a prestigious organization like Self-Help. It is evident they are committed to their employees as well as the community."

About Self-Help:
Self-Help is a community development lender that has provided over $3.8 billion in financing to 40,000 homebuyers, small businesses, and nonprofits. Self-Help reaches people who are underserved by conventional lenders-particularly minorities, women, rural residents, and low-wealth families-through the support of socially responsible citizens and institutions across the United States. For more information, please call 919-956-4400 or visit the website at www.selfhelp.org.

About Active Ergonomics, Inc.:
Active Ergonomics, Inc. specializes in the promotion of pro-active ergonomic programs through education, assessments, and products. Since 1997 this certified woman owned business enterprise has been helping companies improve comfort and productivity in the workplace by providing specific recommendations as to how to improve the ergonomic health and safety of employees. The firm has received the Pinnacle Business Award for Steady Growth and Profitability for two consecutive years. Active Ergonomics, Inc. offers expertise in retrofitting existing furniture with innovative products that can transform a potentially hazardous workstation into one that is ergonomic, safer, and more adjustable for the employee. For more information please call (919) 676-8211 or on the Internet www.actergo.com.

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Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
Patty@mmimarketing.com

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