Welcome to Oxford Research Institute

Leadership in Ergonomic Certification, Training, Accreditation 

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Our Mission

"Preserving our most important resource - our workers."
      Oxford Research Institute Inc. (ORI), an IRS approved non-profit corporation, has a fully instituted Certification Program in Human Factors Engineering and Industrial Ergonomics. Oxford offers three certifications: Certified Industrial Ergonomist (CIE), Certified Associate Ergonomist (CAE), and Certified Human Factors Engineering Professional (CHFEP). See who is certified by ORI .
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​"Supporting our future through education - in our institutions"
      ORI offers accreditation for ergonomic and human factors engineering  programs at universities, colleges and institutions.
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"Promoting excellence in ergonomics- in our workplaces, products and services."
  ​    The Oxford Research Institute Inc., a nonprofit public accrediting and certification agency, is pleased to announce another quality service to corporate providers of ergonomic or Human Factors Engineering Services.  Businesses, after meeting criteria, will be eligible to use the ORI seal of excellence in ergonomics  and be listed as a preferred provider of ergonomic services.
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Course Information and Registration
Certification Application
​ Certification Renewal Fees  ​

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certification Application and Renewal 

Notice: If you run into an error and you are unable to complete your  payment / registration,
Please call  510-778-8697, or email tony@oxfordresearch.org. Thank you!  

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 2021 Course/Exam  Dates and Locations 

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Dear Colleagues,

Due to the uncertainties related to the COVID-19 epidemic and its impact on travel, as well as CDC Guidance, we have decided to not offer in-person courses for 2021. We will be be offering certification exams on-line in the near future and will notify interested parties at that time. 
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Please email, or call us know if you would like to be informed of the schedule, or have any questions or need further information from us at this time. 

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we all continue to learn to work in this environment.

Certification Examination

Certification Applications are now being accepted

​On-Line Examinations are being scheduled.
Please email us for further details

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Advance Ergonomics
​ Certification and Training​

The ORI Advanced Ergonomics Course introduces a
systems based ergonomic model.

 Participants during this two-day course  review todays best practices.,models and systems applied to reduce the risks of on-the-job injuries and errors.

    ORI introduces a systems based ergonomic approach that will also lead to the enhancement of human and system performance through the use of better tools or work methods, better operating procedures, better training, enhanced supervision and management techniques.

 You will also learn why regulatory issues, standards and guidelines are a necessary part of ergonomics. We will also cover how to meet existing NIOSH recommendations and OSHA rules for an Ergonomic Program, and review the  ergonomic issues in office, industrial, and ​ manufacturing environments.


​2021 Dates have been Postponed 
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ADVANCE ERGONOMICS COURSE

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The ORI Advanced Ergonomics Course reviews a systems based ergonomic model to address:

•  Ergonomics Best Practices
•  OSHA Standards and Guidance
•  Healthcare Ergonomics
•  Industrial Ergonomics
•  Office Ergonomics
•  Material Handling Methods
•  Productivity and Cost-Benefits of Ergonomic
• Aging Workforce
• Tools and Measurements

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A NEW Course Offering!
REFRESHER COURSE IN ADVANCE ERGONOMICS

​ORI is excited to announce its NEW Refresher Course.
This course is developed for both previous participants of our Advance Ergonomics Course and experienced ergonomists, safety professionals and management wishing to learn current best practices and standards used by todays ergonomic practitioners.

2021 Dates have been Postponed 
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Click here for ​more [ Course Information ​and Description​ ]

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For questions, contact Tony Ladran.
E-mail Tony@OxfordResearch.org
Phone 510-778-8697