Ergonomics Training & Education
Equip supervisors and frontline workers with classroom and on-the-floor instruction to identify workstation hazards and correct hazardous lifting, bending, and reaching behaviors before they cause chronic pain.
Empower your workforce with tailored on-site workplace safety training designed to eliminate musculoskeletal disorders, correct hazardous biomechanics, and reduce workers' compensation claims. Our certified ergonomic evaluators deliver real-time movement coaching, interactive classroom instruction, and practical floor assessments directly at your facility. Protect your employees, elevate daily operational productivity, and cultivate a proactive culture of workplace safety across every shift.

Comprehensive hands-on training, ergonomic education, and movement coaching programs delivered directly to your workforce on the facility floor.
Equip supervisors and frontline workers with classroom and on-the-floor instruction to identify workstation hazards and correct hazardous lifting, bending, and reaching behaviors before they cause chronic pain.
Deliver on-site floor monitoring, real-time technique feedback, and custom biomechanics coaching to correct hazardous movement habits and reinforce pre-shift conditioning routines throughout daily operational shifts.
Combine early hands-on interventions, tailored ergonomic reviews, and workstation monitoring to address repetitive strain, awkward postures, and physical discomfort right at the work site.
Screen candidates using comprehensive job demand evaluations and physical aptitude testing to verify role fitness, reduce onboarding injuries, and minimize first-year workers' compensation claims.
Identify physical workload demands and site-level ergonomic hazards through detailed workstation evaluations, job demand analysis, and data-backed improvement roadmaps tailored to your facility.
Utilize machine-learning motion capture technology to scan employee movement techniques in real time, identifying musculoskeletal disorder risks and delivering clear visual risk dashboards for targeted safety interventions.
Our on-site workplace safety training bridges the gap between classroom theory and real-world floor mechanics. By observing employees in their everyday working environment, our safety specialists deliver immediate behavioral corrections, optimize workstation ergonomics, and teach practical biomechanics. This personalized approach stops chronic strain before it starts, boosts operational productivity, and drives measurable reductions in recordable incidents and workers' compensation expenses.

Discover how organizations eliminate musculoskeletal risks and lower compensation costs through targeted on-site training.
We provide comprehensive, field-tested safety and ergonomics solutions that deliver measurable protection for your workforce.
Delivering over twenty years of dedicated experience in workplace safety and musculoskeletal injury prevention.
Evaluating body, behavior, and environment together to create sustainable, lasting improvements across facilities.
Deploying certified industrial ergonomics evaluators directly to client work sites across the country.
Combining hands-on floor coaching with motion capture tools and real-time hazard assessment reporting.
Dedicated workplace safety and ergonomics professionals committed to employee wellness.

Director of Program and Service Development, Senior Ergonomist
Alex was born and raised in Arizona where he graduated from Arizona State University and received his degree in Kinesiology. With over 15 years of expertise in physical therapy and 9 years dedicated to industrial medicine, injury prevention, and ergonomics, Alex brings a wealth of experience to his role. Certified as an Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (CEAS), he is passionate about fostering safe work environments, aiding individuals in their recovery from injuries, facilitating their return to work, and promoting healthier lifestyles, both at work and beyond.

Ergonomist
Dr. John Cheeks is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, a NIOSH Occupational Safety and Ergonomic Fellow, with specialized expertise in engineering solutions for ergonomics. He is also a Board-Certified Professional Ergonomist. With numerous publications in top-tier journals and a background in gerontology, John is a respected leader in the fields of ergonomics and physical therapy. His extensive experience focuses on developing innovative engineering solutions to improve workplace safety and health.

Senior Ergonomist
With a career spanning over 35 years, Melody Schell is a seasoned expert in ergonomics and human movement. A graduate of the University of Oklahoma with a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy, Melody spent a decade in work injury rehabilitation and prevention. Her expertise is further validated by certifications such as OTR/L, CEES, and CEAS II.
On-site training refers to educational and practical instruction delivered directly at an employer's physical facility rather than in an off-site classroom or virtual setting. In workplace safety, on-site training allows specialists to observe actual job demands, equipment, and workflows in real time. This direct setting enables coaches to tailor biomechanics instruction, correct risky movements on the spot, and address specific hazards present in the daily work environment.
Speak with our ergonomics specialists to discuss customized training for your facility.
Recognized professional credential for industrial workplace evaluations.
Proven non-recordable early intervention care methodology.
Integrated framework aligning ergonomics and employee wellness.

Ergonomic risk reduction and DORN therapy

Risk & Insurance

Public Risk Management Association

Applied Ergonomics Conference 2025
Reach out to our ergonomic specialists to discuss your facility's needs and explore customized on-site training programs for your workforce.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (888) 870-8828. You can also send us a quick email at info@dorncompanies.com.
For immediate assistance, feel free to give us a direct call at (888) 870-8828. You can also send us a quick email at info@dorncompanies.com.