At one time or another, each of us has had to work with poorly written information. The objective of the Centre for Professional Writing is to provide a practical service to help produce readerâ€"friendly information. Improving workplace efficiency and safety reâ€" quires the integration of scientific information about human structure, function and behavior with information about the work environment. Optimizâ€" ing the complex interactions between the worker, machine and the work setting reduces accidents, errors and absenteeism, while promoting health, comfort and productivity. The course will give participants a basic underâ€" standing of the biomechanical, physiological and psychological principles that affect workplace perâ€" formance. Tackling contemporary workplace issues using ergonomic principles will be the focus of the course and there will be group discussions and workshops to investigate workplace challenges. The Centre for Professional Writing + sman c vnin> de tAM â€" vAaesunomw 3 rugdmnotn nruaddtiaw PAGE A16 â€" WATERLOO CHRONICLE, WEDNESDAY, MAY 29, 1991 An intensive fourâ€"day ergonomic course June 4â€"7 at the University of Waterloo will look at ways to improve workplace efficiency and enhancing workâ€" era’ wellâ€"being. Workglace alling Ergonomics ‘91;: Attacking Wor Issues, the program is presented by the UW Department of Kinesiology in coâ€"operation with the office of Teaching Resources and Continuing Educaâ€" tion. Ergonomics is generally defined as the efforts made to make the workplace both comfortable and safe for people performing their jobs. _ | _TID B1z The centre provides a service on writing for for $199.00 a month, you can drive a 1991 Civic Hatchback CX 5â€"speed WE WANT TO LURE YO “N! Grand Slam é Civic Sale N {*CÂ¥P#® The MRC processes all of the Blue Box materials collected throughout the region. The centre also accepts recyclable materials from industry, such as cardboard. The public is invited to attend the open house, Fri. May 31 from 2 to 6 p.m. and Sat. June 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. tions are also provided by the centre. This service allows one to conduct research in several areas including communications quality evaluation, plain English, and onâ€"line information. For more information on the services that the Centre for Professional Writing provides, please contact the centre at 725â€"0279 or 885â€"1211 ext.6833. Do you have any information about a new business, a new product line, seminar, workshop, important new service or promotion that should be shared with Waterloo business and the community? The Chroniâ€" cle wants to hear from you. Drop off information for Tid Biz at our office during regular business hours or mail items to business reporter Keren Adderley. Region‘s materials recycling centre opens Friday Ontario Minister of the Environment Ruth Grier will be on hand Friday for the official opening of Waterloo regions Materials Recycling Centre. Grier will assist Regional Chairman Ken Seiling in the opening ceremonies, which begin at 4 p.m. Also participating will be 30 Grade 6 students from St. Francis school. ing, editing, design, and printing. Document evaluâ€" ation and testing is also available including docuâ€" ment quality evaluation and laboratory usability testing. Seminar and wrm services for writers and nonâ€"writers, and research in corporate communicaâ€" hy | (located across trom Conestoga Mail) BUS SEATS AVAILABLE TO MISSISSAUGA A\ Information Hotlines: 885â€"1907, 886â€"7068, 884â€"1843 j WREFORM PARTYz A final proposal based on discussions from the workshop will be presented at the end of July. Workshop Date: Wed., June 5, 1991 Time: 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Place: Waterloo City Centre I i .'-l!.‘!‘l!';'n';\')“l‘“S.’! T 5 Year Environmental Plan Waterloo Citizens are invited to participate in a workshop to shape the future for Uptown Waterloo. Ideas will be presented and your opinions and suggestions will be asked. 885â€"1921 Please call to reserve your spot as space is limited. PRESTON MANNING SPEAKS Leader, Reform Party of Canada Complete Collision and Refinishing Service 430 Albert Street, Waterico 884â€"055( Northdale Auto Body UPTOWN WATERLOO Anvsucs a 6 T * w June 12, 1991 in Mississauga June 13, 1991 in London