Promoting Well-Being in a World of Aches and Pains. The mission of the Occupational and Industrial Orthopaedic Center (OIOC) is to serve industry and the work force with clinical, educational, research, and consulting services in the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. Welcome to the Occupational and Industrial Orthopaedic Center (OIOC) July 1, 2005, the NYU Graduate Program of Ergonomics and Biomechanics became a member of the NY/NJ Occupational Safety & Health Education and Research Center (OSHERC) funded by National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC ).