EASE members meet regularly to review, discuss and revise the standards for the mechanical, structural and electrical design of ergonomic equipment, and to formulate guidelines for the proper use, operation and maintenance of that equipment.

EASE Programs Include:

1. The development and promotion of standard nomenclature.
2. The development and promotion of codes for equipment operations, personnel safety, ethics etc.
3. The preparation and distribution of educational and promotional materials as to the benefits of ergonomic solutions.
4. The establishment of liaison and cooperation with private and governmental groups establishing standards and/or safety codes which are pertinent to this equipment.

The mission of the Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment (“Council”) is to broadly promote the benefits of ergonomic assist systems and equipment together with the advantages derived from, and the considerations for, the use of this equipment in the workplace. It is also the mission of the Council to promote the general safety and health aspects of work environments for people with or in the vicinity of mechanical equipment.

• Provide a forum for discussion of current ergonomic, safety, and health issues and trends affecting the performance of human work as is available from leading authorities.
• Build awareness among the end user community as to the proper application of equipment available to provide ergonomic assistance to workers in the routine performance of manual tasks.