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welcome to the 16th annual Applied Ergonomics conference! Texas is known for big things, and we are doing big things at AEc 2013 to bring you the best in ergonomics and human factors solutions and networking.

Highlights include –• Eleven tracks and dozens of sessions addressing the latest issues in ergonomics and human factors

• The world-renowned Ergo Cup® competition demonstrations and awards presentation

• Keynote speakers Janet Froetscher, president and CEO of the National Safety Council, and Peter Budnick, CEO of ErgoWeb

• Networking events including receptions, a murder mystery dinner/theater event, and the Ergo Quiz Bowl Contest

• Eight pre-conference workshops

• Facility tours at Raytheon, Texas Instruments, Mary Kay and Abbott Labs

• The Creativeness in Ergonomics Practitioner of the Year and Student of the Year awards presentation

• Exhibits from top ergonomics and human factors organizations and university programs

Thanks for joining us and the hundreds of ergonomics and human factors professionals from around the world for this tremendous learning and networking event. There’s no way to avoid making new contacts and discovering great ergo solutions you’ll use throughout your career.

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Monday, March 18

7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration Desk Open Trinity Ballroom Foyer

8 a.m. – noon Pre-Conference Workshops (Additional Fee Required) Various rooms – see matrix for details

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Exhibitors, Ergo Cup and Poster Presenters Setup Trinity Ballroom

1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Pre-Conference Workshops (Additional Fee Required) Various rooms – see matrix for details

5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall Trinity Ballroom

Tuesday, March 19


7:15 a.m. – 7:45 a.m. First-Time Attendee Orientation Monet Ballroom

7 a.m. – 7:20 a.m. Speaker – Moderator Check-in and Briefing for 8 a.m. Sessions monte carlo

7:30 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. Speaker – Moderator Check-in and Briefing for 1:30 p.m. Sessions monte carlo

8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions Various rooms – see matrix for details

9:45 a.m. – 10: 45 a.m.Keynote Presentation - Janet Froetscher, President & CEO, National Safety Council Trinity Ballroom

10:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Exhibits, Ergo Cup and Poster Session in Exhibit Hall Trinity Ballroom

11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch in Exhibit Hall Trinity Ballroom

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Concurrent Sessions Various rooms – see matrix for details

3:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Ergo Quiz Bowl Round 1 Monet Ballroom

4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall Trinity Ballroom

6:30 p.m.Murder Mystery Dinner – A Networking Event – (Additional fee required – limited availability )

Depart from Jade Entrance of Hilton Anatole

Wednesday, March 20


7 a.m. – 7:20 a.m. Speaker – Moderator Check-in and Briefing for 8 a.m. Sessions. monte carlo

7:20 a.m. – 7:40 a.m. Speaker – Moderator Check-in and Briefing for 1:30 p.m. Sessions monte carlo

7:40 a.m. – 8 a.m. Speaker – Moderator Check-in and Briefing for 3:30 p.m. Sessions monte carlo


9:45 a.m. – 10: 45 a.m. Keynote Presentation - Peter Budnick, CEO, ErgoWeb Trinity Ballroom

10:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Exhibits, Ergo Cup and Poster Session in Exhibit Hall Trinity Ballroom

11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch for sale in Exhibit Hall Trinity Ballroom

1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. Concurrent Sessions Various rooms – see matrix for details

3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Ergo Quiz Bowl Round 2 Monet Ballroom

3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. Concurrent Sessions Various rooms – see matrix for details

Thursday, March 29

7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Registration Desk Open Chantilly West Ballroom Foyer

7 a.m. – 7:20 a.m. Speaker – Moderator Check-in and Briefing for 8 a.m. Sessions monte carlo

7:30 a.m. – 7:50 a.m. Speaker – Moderator Check-in and Briefing for 10 a.m. Sessions monte carlo


9:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Break/ Ergo Quiz Bowl Finals Monet Ballroom


11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Awards Ceremony (additional fee required) - Ergo Cup® Competition, Practitioner and Student Awards

Chantilly West Ballroom

schedule at-a-glance


Monday, March 18

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Exhibitor and Ergo Cup® Installation and Setup

5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Opening Night Welcome Reception, Exhibitor and Ergo Cup® (Dedicated exhibit time)

Tuesday, March 19

10:45 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Exhibitor and Ergo Cup® Hall open

10:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Exhibitor and Ergo Cup® - (Dedicated exhibit time)

11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch in Exhibit Hall

4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Attendee Networking Reception with Exhibitors and Ergo Cup® (Dedicated exhibit time)

Wednesday, March 20

10:45 a.m. – 2 p.m. Exhibitor and Ergo Cup® Hall open

10:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Exhibitor and Ergo Cup® - (Dedicated exhibit time)

11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch available for sale in Exhibit Hall

2 p.m. – 4 p.m. Exhibitor and Ergo Cup® Dismantling and Move-Out

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Janet FroetscherPresident and cEoNational Safety CouncilTuesday, March 19 | 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Trinity Ballroom

Janet Froetscher is president and CEO of the National Safety Council. The National Safety Council saves lives by preventing injuries and deaths at work, in homes and communities,

and on the roads through leadership, research, education and advocacy. Under Froetscher’s leadership, NSC has focused on key safety initiatives, grounded in science, to advance its mission, including the Journey to Safety Excellence approach to workplace safety that promotes continuous improvement of leadership and employee engagement, safety management systems, risk reduction and performance measurement. Froetscher also has led nsc in taking a leadership role on the issues of distracted and teen driving; for example, NSC has driven 34 states to pass texting laws. She previously served as CEO of the United Way of Metropolitan Chicago and COO of the Aspen Institute, where she is a Henry Crown Fellow. Her corporate experience includes leadership roles within the Commercial Club of Chicago and Bankers Trust Co. Froetscher has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Virginia and an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University. She is a board member of the Chicago Board of Options Exchange and chicago chamber of commerce.

Peter BuDnickcEoErgoWeb®Wednesday, March 20 | 9:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Trinity Ballroom Peter Budnick, Ph.D., C.P.E., has dedicated much of his nearly 30-year career to growing the reach and influence of ergonomics. He’s best known for his role as the CEO of

ErgoWeb® and its popular community hosted on Ergoweb.com, but he also applies an entrepreneurial spirit and acumen to the business side of ergonomics through his involvement with ErgoWeb®, ErgoAdvocate® and ErgoBuyer®. He holds a B.S. in engineering from Michigan Technological University; an M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Michigan; and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of Utah. He has served as a director and president for the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE), on committees for the Human Factors & Ergonomics Society (HFES), and as a senior editor for Ergonomics in Design. He is a recipient of the HFES Jack A. Kraft Innovator Award. He recently completed duties as the chair of the International Ergonomics Association’s (IEA) Certification Subcommittee and currently serves as director for the Foundation for Professional Ergonomics (FPE), where he’s been instrumental in the launch of Ergonomists without Borders.

networking events MONDAY, MARCH 18Welcome recePtionExhibit Hall | 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.Join your colleagues as we kick off the conference!

TUESDAY, MARCH 19DeDicateD exhiBit time – Poster sessionExhibit Hall | 10:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

netWorking recePtion in the exhiBit hall 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.Join your colleagues and view the latest in ergonomics solutions and the Ergo Cup® competition.

murDer mystery Dinner/theater6:30 p.m. departure from Jade Entrance of the Anatole hotelEveryone loves a thriller! Join us as we use our deductive skills to solve a crime during an action-packed murder mystery dinner. Full of fun, mystery, laughter and entertainment, you’ll be on the edge of your seat at this truly entertaining performance where everyone gets into the fun. Event includes transportation and dinner at the West End’s Spaghetti Warehouse along with a class-act whodunit. Following the event, you’ll be able to explore the historic west End of Dallas, the premier destination site where the Dixie Chicks became famous playing on the steps of the old marketPlace along with music legends like Van Halen and Eddie Money. Advance registration required.

ergo Quiz BoWl contest – rounD 13:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. | Monet BallroomThe ultimate ergo challenge! You can be either a contestant or a spectator in this fast-paced quiz game. Teams will compete in their knowledge of ergonomics facts, fiction and folklore. Open to all attendees. Gather your co-workers, colleagues and students and register today. spots are limited.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20DeDicateD exhiBit time – Poster sessionExhibit Hall | 10:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m.

ergo Quiz BoWl contest - rounD 23 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Monet Ballroom

THURSDAY, MARCH 21lunch & aWarDs ceremony11:45 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Ergo Cup® Competition, Creativeness in Ergonomics Practitioner and Student awards will be presented.

keynote speakers


raytheon2 p.m. - 4 p.m.Raytheon Dallas provides a wide range of manufacturing services ranging from design for manufacturing and design support, precision machining to mechanical assembly and test. The company works closely with its customers to ensure program needs are met and will do whatever is necessary to support those requirements. During the tour, attendees will see myriad material handling and material movement tools that are deployed throughout the site.

Tour restrictions: Tour attendees will need to provide full name (first, middle, last), the address on your driver’s license, and country of citizenship (Form sent to those who signed up). Footwear should be closed-toe, closed-heel, and flat-heel (Sneakers are OK). There will be a short security check upon arrival – attendees will need ID such as driver’s licenses. cameras or recordings of any sort cannot be used during the tour. No firearms, explosives, etc.

aBBott laBoratories2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.Attendees will have the opportunity to view manufacturing and design and development areas. In manufacturing, you’ll see assembly and testing of Abbott’s industry-leading Prism blood screening analyzer for 80 percent of the world’s blood supply systems. This facility is provided with enhancements, such as lift tables, fixtures and tools to reduce or eliminate ergonomic risk factors. In fact, the Irving, Texas, site has averaged 1,000 employees with about 80 in assembly while experiencing no lost time injuries for more than three years and no recordable injuries for more than a year. In design and development, Ila Elson will give a presentation on the process and design data that is used to incorporate ergonomics into product development at the Abbott Diagnostics Division in Irving. The product line includes blood bank analyzers, immunoassay and clinical chemistry analyzers, healthcare information technology and assay kits.

Tour restrictions: Shoes cannot be open-toe style. No firearms.

texas instruments WaFer FaB Facility2 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.Participants will tour Texas Instruments’ state-of-the-art, 1.1 million-square-foot advanced wafer manufacturing facility. This is the world’s first wafer fab for the production of 300-mm. analog devices and the world’s first LEED-certified semiconductor facility. Tour participants will see the highly automated, 220,000-square-foot cleanroom from a viewing bay. The site ergonomist will then give a presentation on ergonomics projects and the challenges of working in a cleanroom environment. Ergonomics-related projects include equipment acquisition, workstation design, material handling devices and work practices.

Tour restrictions: Cameras may not be used during the tour. There will be light to moderate walking so comfortable shoes and clothing should be worn. Shoes cannot be open-toe style, but tennis shoes are allowed. No firearms, explosives, etc.

mary kay®2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.From a $5,000 investment in 1963, Mary Kay has grown to become one of the largest direct sellers of skin care and color cosmetics in the world. With wholesale sales worldwide of $3 billion, Mary Kay products are sold in more than 35 markets worldwide, and the global Mary Kay independent sales force exceeds 2.4 million. Attendees will see the production areas of Mary Kay and learn how products are produced and packed at the facility. Ergonomic equipment used will also be part of the tour.

Tour restrictions: Closed toed-shoes only. If wearing heels, no higher than 1.5 inches tall.

facility toursFacility tours offer an in-depth, behind-the-scenes look at ergonomics in action at various facilities in a variety of industries. An additional fee and advance registration is required to participate.

All tours take place Thursday, March 21. Tours will depart from the Jade Entrance of the Anatole hotel.


Conference ChairTeresa Bellingar, Haworth Inc.

Conference Past ChairGary Orr, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Conference Incoming ChairSandra Woolley, Mayo Clinic

committeesAlliances & Co-sponsorshipsChair - Miriam Joffe, The Boeing Company

Awards & Recognition Teresa Bellingar, Haworth Inc.Bill Boyd, CNAGary Orr, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratorySandra Woolley, Mayo ClinicWayne Maynard, Liberty Mutual Group

Corporate/Large Companies Chair - Brian Roberts, CNA Insurance

Ergo Cup Co-Chair - Karl Siegfried, MEMICCo-Chair - Wayne Maynard, Liberty Mutual Insurance

Facility ToursCo-Chair - Thomas VargheseCo-Chair - Paul Schwab, Texas Instruments Inc.

Federal GovernmentCo-Chair - Gary Orr, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratoryCo-Chair - Tim McGlothlin, The Ergonomics Center of North Carolina

GOErgo CommunityCo-Chair - D. Darren MacDonald, Tektol

International OutreachCo-Chair - Keith White, Lennox InternationalCo-Chair - Marise Carroll, Ergonomics Consultant

Keynote Chair - Gary Orr, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory

Networking Co-Chair - Mike Lampl, Ohio Bureau of Workers’ CompensationCo-Chair - Susan Murphey, Essential WorkWellness

Pre/Post Conference WorkshopsCo-Chair - Gary Allread, Institute for ErgonomicsCo-Chair - Kim Monroe, KM Ergonomics LLC

ProgramCo-Chair - Julia Abate, SAS Institute Inc.Co-Chair - Deepesh Desai, Humantech Inc.

Paul Adams, Applied Safety & ErgonomicsLisa Brooks, GE Corporate Environmental ProgramsJim Galante, Southworth Products Corp.Rich Halstead‐Nussloch, Southern Polytechnic State Univ.Meghan Kress, Texas A&M Health Science CenterMirtha Perazza, The Ergonomics Center of North CarolinaBrian Roberts, CNA InsuranceAbraham Robledo, Heatcraft Worldwide RefrigerationDavid Rose, CNACarrie Scheel, Concordia UniversityPaul Schwab, Texas InstrumentsJoanna Sznajder, U.S. Department of LaborSandra Smithson‐Sellers, Honda of America

RoundtableCo-Chair - Janet Peterson, JP ErgonomicsCo-Chair - Ben Zavitz, Bath Iron Works / General Dynamics

Student CommitteeCo-Chair - Meghan Kress, Texas A&M Health Science CenterAdvisor - Bill Boyd, CANJoseph Akyeampong, North Carolina A&T State UniversityBobby Dahaghi, Texas A&M Health Science CenterEvanda Henry, New York UniversityAngela C. Marsalia, Texas A&M Health Science CenterPraveena Paladugu, Texas A&M Health Science Center

Leadership Strategy TeamTeresa Bellingar, Haworth, Inc.Bill Boyd, CNAGary Orr, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics LaboratorySandra Woolley, Mayo ClinicDon Greene, IIE

2013 conference committee



8 a.m. – noon | milan room

ergo 101: the Basics oF ergonomicsPresenter: Kim Monroe, KM ErgonomicsContinuing an Applied Ergonomics Conference tradition of offering conference registrants a low-cost, high-quality seminar, this workshop is intended to help those who are new to the ergonomics discipline or have ergonomics responsibilities. It will provide an introduction to fundamental ergonomics principles, emphasize the identification of risk factors, and review the elements of effective ergonomics processes. Examples and case studies from a variety of industrial settings as well as office ergonomics issues will be reviewed.

8 a.m. – noon | manchester room

keePing ergonomics Programs Fresh anD successFulPresenter: Jose Banaag, Honda of AmericaGeared to those having an existing ergonomics program, this workshop will discuss approaches to keep programs from floundering or being just another “flavor of the month.” Attendees will be asked to share issues within their own organizations that have kept the program from growing or being as successful as planned. Industry experts will share their thoughts on approaches to overcome these obstacles so that the program continues to be dynamic and sustainable, and, perhaps, even able to rise to the next level.

8 a.m. – noon | madrid room

introDuction to oPerational human excellence: neW ergonomic tools anD methoDs For lean-ergonomic DePloymentsPresenters: Ben Zavitz, General Dynamics, and Scott Smith, Lockton Insurance BrokersLean Six Sigma is a management approach often used to improve the quality of manufacturing processes. This workshop is an introduction to operational human excellence and the various ergonomic tools and methods that have been designed to integrate into lean activities. They include Rapid Ergonomic Baseline Assessment of Risk (REBAR) for screening jobs, ergonomic fish-bone diagrams for identifying root causes; Process Improvement for Productivity and Ergonomics (PIPE) for identifying time and labor savings from ergonomic solutions, PICK charts to categorize solutions and develop improvement plans; and ROI calculations. Participants will learn how to use these tools and methods through hands-on sessions and case studies.

8 a.m. – noon | ming room

BcPe exam Primer - an introDuction to the ergonomics Formation moDel anD exam exPectationsPresenter: Valerie Rice, General ErgonomicsThis course will provide an introduction to the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE); the Ergonomist Formation Model, which forms the basis for the body of knowledge necessary to become certified as an ergonomics or human factors professional; and the new examination to be offered by BCPE in 2013. During this overview, the instructor will provide a description of the required and elective elements of the formation model and examples of test questions for each, as well as a list of references suggested for exam review. Participants will be encouraged to ask questions and discuss the test question examples.

All workshops will be held Monday, March 18, and require advance registration.

pre-conference workshops

ergo cup®The world-renowned Ergo Cup® competition, sponsored by the Ergonomics center of north Carolina and the Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and systems Engineering at north Carolina State University, provides an exciting opportunity for companies to highlight their successful ergonomics solutions. The general theme across all Ergo Cup categories is innovation.

Entries will be on display in the Exhibit Hall throughout the conference. winners will be announced Thursday, march 21 at a special awards luncheon. Advance registration is required for the awards luncheon.

categories –• Team-driven workplace solutions • Team-driven workplace solutions with internal competitions • Engineering/Ergonomist-driven workplace solutions• Ergonomic program improvement initiatives

awardsEach year, goErgo and the Applied Ergonomics Conference Committee present two awards for ergonomics creativity, and it is always one of the highlights of the conference. Winners will receive the awards Thursday, march 21 at a special awards luncheon that requires advance registration.

the creativeness in ergonomics Practitioner oF the year aWarDsponsored by Liberty mutual, this award recognizes achievements in the creative application of ergonomics, including process improvement, education, applied instrumentation and product development.

WINNER: Ian chong, c.P.E., Extreme Ergonomics Inc.

the creativeness in ergonomics stuDent oF the year aWarDsponsored by cnA Insurance co., this award recognizes achievements in ergonomics application or research, including process improvement, education, applied instrumentation and product development.

WINNER: Joseph Akyeampong, North Carolina A&T State University


student activitiesone-Day stuDent tracknew for the 2013 conference, there is a special one-day track designed for students. Presentations will include:

• A professional ergonomist panel providing insight in the manufacturing, healthcare and consulting fields • Overview of professional ergonomics certification and recent changes • Resumé and interview tips • Mock interviews

Of course, students can attend the more than 70 high-quality educational sessions and learn from the Ergo Cup® competitors. The conference also offers a student mentor program as well as a variety of events from the first-time attendee orientation to networking events that allow students to interact with the leaders of the industry. Business casual attire is required.

1 p.m. – 5 p.m. | milan room

narroWing your choices: selecting the right comPuter Workstation eQuiPment For your WorkPlacePresenters: Sheryl S. Ulin, The University of Michigan Center for Ergonomics, and Janet Peterson, JP ErgonomicsThis workshop will assist decision makers and individuals in selecting appropriate computer workstation equipment. This hands-on, practical session will include:

• Description of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) risk factors associated with computer workstations • Discussion of work equipment features (What is really “ergonomic” and helpful,and what is non-value-added?) • Presentation of interactive case studies with video examples from office workstations• Opportunity to try out and evaluate/rate pieces of office equipment including chairs, mice, and keyboards or keyboard trays

1 p.m. – 5 p.m. | manchester room

ergonomics methoDs to reDuce inJury risk among oBese anD aging emPloyeesPresenters: Gary Allread, The Ohio State University, and Vicki Missar, Aon Risk SolutionsMany companies struggle with creating workplaces that keep all employees safe, including those who are overweight or working into their later years. This workshop will provide both short- and long-term strategies for addressing these issues in office and production environments. It will include demonstrations, case studies, and brainstorming sessions that focus on workplace design considerations and modifications that accommodate these employees. Participants will also join in discussions on how to alter existing ergonomics assessment tools to account for the increasingly diverse workforce.

1 p.m. – 5 p.m. | madrid room

oPerational human excellence Part 2: neW ergonomic tools anD methoDs For six sigma-ergonomic DePloyments Presenters: Ben Zavitz, General Dynamics, and Scott Smith, Lockton Insurance BrokersLean Six Sigma is a management approach often used to improve the quality of manufacturing processes. This workshop is a continuation of the Introduction to Operational Human Excellence workshop with a focus on advanced measurement tools and methods designed to integrate into Six Sigma projects. Specific topics to be discussed include how ergonomics fits in Six Sigma and the facts and data that are necessary for success; epidemiological evidence for work-related musculoskeletal disorders and the specific risk factors that need to be measured; introduction into the advanced risk assessment methodology STEER (System To Evaluate Ergonomic Risk) that measures risk factor levels; sigma calculators to identify ergonomic risk level defects; ergonomic risk process capability charts; solution matrices to categorize solutions and develop improvement plans; and using control charts and plans to control, sustain and scale improvements. Participants will learn how to use these tools and methods through hands-on sessions and case studies.

1 p.m. – 5 p.m. | ming room

Biomechanical JoB analysis using the three-Dimensional static strength PreDiction Program (3DssPP)Presenter: Chuck Woolley, The University of Michigan Center for ErgonomicsThis workshop will provide a general overview of the 3DSSPP, including hands-on demonstrations. The 3DSSPP is an analysis tool used to predict the physical capabilities of a population to perform a particular task. The stress on the body and the strength requirements of a given task are estimated based on the entered posture, exertion requirements, and anthropometry of the workforce. Participants will receive a time-limited version (one month) of the program and should bring a laptop computer. (Software will be provided prior to the course for installation.) The topics will include data collection and entry, biomechanics overview, output interpretation, and special features review. Time will be allotted for questions.


MONDAy, MARCH 187 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration Desk Open - Trinity Ballroom Foyer

Room Madrid Room Manchester Room Milan Room Ming Room

Moderator Bob Toowater Amanda Kauder Raquel Garcia Carrasco Alison Heller-Ono

Pre-conference Workshops - Open to all registered conference attendees and require a separate fee

8 a.m. – noon

Ergo 101: The Basics of Ergonomics

Kim Monroe, KM Ergonomics

Keeping Ergonomics ProgramsFresh and Successful

Jose Banaag, Honda of America

Introduction to OperationalHuman Excellence: New

Ergonomic Tools and Methods for Lean-Ergonomic DeploymentsBen Zavitz, General Dynamics

Scott Smith, Lockton Insurance Brokers

BCPE Exam Primer –An Introduction to the

Ergonomics Formation Model and Exam Expectations

Valerie rice, general Ergonomics

11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Exhibitors, Ergo Cup and Poster Presenters Setup - Trinity Ballroom

Pre-conference Workshops - Open to all registered conference attendees and require a separate fee

1 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Narrowing Your Choices:Selecting the Right Computer Workstation Equipment for

your WorkplaceSheryl S. Ulin, The University of michigan center for ErgonomicsJanet Peterson, JP Ergonomics

Ergonomics Methods to Reduce Injury Risk Among Obese and

Aging Employeesgary Allread,

The Ohio State UniversityVicki Missar, Aon Risk Solutions

operational Human ExcellencePart 2: New Ergonomic Tools and Methods for Six Sigma-

Ergonomic DeploymentsBen Zavitz, General Dynamics

Scott Smith, Lockton Insurance Brokers

Biomechanical Job Analysis Using the Three-Dimensional

Static Strength Prediction Program (3DSSPP)

Chuck Woolley, The University of michigan center for Ergonomics

5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall - Trinity Ballroom

TuESDAy, MARCH 197 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration Desk Open - Trinity Ballroom Foyer

7:15 – 7:45 a.m. First-Time Attendee Orientation - Monet Ballroom

7 – 7:20 a.m. Speaker – Moderator Check-in and Briefing for 8 a.m. Sessions - Monte Carlo room

7:30 – 7:50 a.m. Speaker – Moderator Check-in and Briefing for 1:30 p.m. Sessions - Monte Carlo room

Track Office ErgonomicsIndustrial Material Handling Devices and Applications

Diverse and Global Workforce

Ergonomics Programs Roundtable Student

Room Metropolitan Monet Miro Morocco Madrid Ming

Moderators Karen Harrington Jose BanaagRob Arnold

Tom DeRoosJohnine Mowatt Bill Elliott Gary Orr

8 – 9:30 a.m.Session Coordinator:

Brian Roberts

8 - 8:15 a.m.

FEATuRED SPEAKERTop Up Your Toolbox:

The Revised BIFMA Ergonomics Guideline Explained

Lucy Hart,The global group

Overhead Ergonomic Solutions and its Integration into

Work CellsKevin Duhamel,

gorbel Inc.

Practical Design Applications for the

Aging WorkforceJosh Kerst, Humantech

The Nursing Home National Emphasis

Program: OSHA Revisits

Dana root,U.S. Departmentof Labor osHA

Roundtable Discussion:

How to Engage Management and

Employees InYour Ergo Program

Gary Orr - moderator,

Johns Hopkins University

Student Mock Interviews

8:30 - 8:55 a.m.

Office Ergonomics Success - Using the

Web to Improve Outcomes

Paula Lewis, Eorm

Taking Control of Ergonomic and

Safety Issues Using Overhead Lifting

AssistMike Keim,

Ingersoll rand

Understanding the Physical Capabilities

of an Older and More Obese Workforce

Lora Cavuoto,University at Buffalo

We Put Our Patients First - How to

Leverage Patient Safety Programs

to PromoteNursing Ergonomics

Leah Konwinski,spectrum Health

9 - 9:30 a.m.

How New Developments in Industrial Scissors

and Positioners Improves Ergonomics

and ProductivityJames Galante,

southworth Products corp.

Wellness: The Intersect

of a Productive Worker

Drew Bossen,Atlas Ergonomics

Teaching Ergonomicsto IT ManagersRich Halstead-

nussloch,southern Polytechnic

State University

Legends for levels B = Basic; I = Intermediate; A = Advanced; All = Open to allmatrix


9:45 – 10: 45 a.m. Keynote Presentation - Janet Froetscher, President & CEO, National Safety Council - Trinity Ballroom

10:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Exhibits, Ergo Cup and Poster Session in Exhibit Hall - Trinity Ballroom

11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch in Exhibit Hall - Trinity Ballroom

Track

Keynote Q&A/Design, Product Design

and Evaluation and Modeling

Industrial Material Handling Devices and Applications

Ergonomics Programs Office Ergonomics Roundtable Student

Room Metropolitan Monet Miro Morocco Madrid Ming

Moderators Paul Adams Mark Benden Julie Brazier

Tom DeRoosBill Elliott Janet peterson Dennis Mitchell

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.Session Coordinator:Abraham Robledo

1:30 - 1:55 p.m.

Keynote Q&A: Janet Froetscher,National Safety

council

When to Use Lift Assist Devices in Manufacturing

and Warehousing to Reduce Worker Strain & Increase

ThroughputVolker Schmitz,

Schmalz Inc.

Effective Ergonomics for Variable and

Remote WorkStephen Jenkins,

cintas

Preliminary Learnings from

a “Big Data” OfficeErgonomics Field

Studyron goodman,

Remedy Interactive

Roundtable Discussion: Hand-

Arm VibrationSolution Evaluation

Dennis mitchell – moderator,

ErgExperts

A Day in the Life of a Professional

Ergonomist – A Panel Discussion

Bill Boyd, CNA – moderator,

Deepesh Desai, Humantech, Keith

white, Lennox International Inc.,sandra woolley,

mayo clinic

2 - 2:25 p.m.

Ergonomic Impact ofCasters and Wheels

David LippertHamilton caster

& Mfg. Co.

Ergonomics Programs:

The Missing LinkTimothy Pottorff,Zurich Services

Corporation

Evaluating the Effect of Four Pointing

Devices on Upper Extremity Posture

and Muscle Activitymichael Lin,

Harvard Schoolof Public Health

2:30 - 2:55 p.m.

FEATuRED SPEAKER Stand-Up

Ergonomics: Communicating

Human Factors to Designers and the

Publicrob Tannen

Bresslergroup

New Flooring Technology

Improves Workplace Ergonomics

greg Doppler,cornerstone

specialty wood Products LLc

A Team Approach:A Review

of a Comprehensive Tool Kit for

“Participatory Ergonomic”

InterventionsDavid AntleEwI works

International Inc.

Development of the Ergonomic Tool for Assessing Posture

(ETAP)Adam Pickens,

Texas A&M University

Resumé and Interview Tips

carole coleman, University of Texas

at Arlington

3 - 3:30å p.m.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Trends and Enhancements in

ErgonomicLift Assists

Ben Storms, Positech

Eliminating Duplication of Effort in your

Ergonomics and Injury Management

ProcessesTony Silva,

Atlas Ergonomics

Office Ergonomics:The COMPLETE

PackageAngelica Torres,

northrop grumman

Overview of Professional Certification

Carol Stuart-Buttle, Executive Director,

BCPE

3:30 – 4 p.m. Ergo Quiz Bowl Round 1 - Monet Ballroom

4 – 5:30 p.m. Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall - Trinity Ballroom

6:30 p.m. Networking Event – Murder Mystery Dinner – additional fee required - Depart from Jane Entrance of Anatole hotel

TuESDAy, MARCH 19 (continued)

Legends for levels B = Basic; I = Intermediate; A = Advanced; All = Open to all


7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Registration Desk Open - Trinity Ballroom Foyer


7:20 – 7:40 a.m. Speaker – Moderator Check-in and Briefing for 1:30 p.m. Sessions - Monte Carlo room

7:40 – 8 a.m. Speaker – Moderator Check-in and Briefing for 3:30 p.m. Sessions - Monte Carlo room

TrackDesign, Product Design


Potpourri Environmental ServicesApplied and

Translational Research Master

Room Metropolitan Monet Miro Morocco Madrid

Moderators Amanda Kauder Glenn HarringtonRob Arnold Mark Benden Karen Harrington

Jose Banaag


Paul Adams

8 - 8:25 a.m.

Product Testing for Inadvertent Activation of

ControlsBarbara Millet,

Motorola Solutions Inc.

FEATuRED SPEAKERThe Value of Professional

Certification in Ergonomics and its Future

Carol Stuart-Buttle,BCPE

Oh Chute! The Challengesof Transferring Trash

Miriam Joffe,The Boeing Company

An Equation to Predict Maximum Acceptable

Loads Based on Strengthand Duty Cycle

Jim Potvin,McMaster University

Managing Ergonomicsin Multiple SitesLisa M. Brooks –

moderator,gE corporate

Environmental Programs, Keith White, Lennox,

Kristen Herman, L’Oreal

8:30 - 8:55 a.m.

Visual Communicationof Solution ConceptsMohammad Jeelani,

Auburn Engineers

Using Human Factors to Protect the Public in

Industryrani Lueder, Humanics

Ergonomics Inc.

Consideration of Assembly Operator

Technique During Flexible Hose Insertions

Jim Potvin, McMaster University

9 -9:30 a.m.

Development of a Systemfor Communicating

Human Factors ReadinessMatthew Johnston,Design Interactive

Industrial Ergonomic Solutions: Fad vs. Fact

Deepesh Desai,Humantech

Generic Assessments to Effectively Tackle

Varied Types of Manual Handling Jobs

Kevin Tesh,J&J Medical Ltd.

Sensitivity of Biomechanical Strength Analysis Software:

Impact of Inaccuracies in Posture Inputs

Denny Yu,University of Michigan

9:45 – 10: 45 a.m. Keynote Presentation - Peter Budnick, CEO, ErgoWeb - Trinity Ballroom

10:45 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Exhibits, Ergo Cup and Poster Session in Exhibit Hall - Trinity Ballroom

11:15 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. Lunch in Exhibit Hall - Trinity Ballroom

TrackKeynote Q&A/

Applied and Translational Research

Ergonomics Programs Environmental ServicesDesign, Product Design


Roundtable


Moderators Glenn Harrington Tom DeRoosBill Elliott

Gary Allread Tim McGlothlin

1:30 – 3 p.m. Session Coordinator:

Rich Halstead-Nussloch

1:30 -1:55 p.m.

Keynote Q&A:Peter Budnick,

Ergoweb

Cintas Success Story:Evolution of the

Ergonomics ProcessJay Gaubatz, Cintas,

greg cresswell, Humantech

My Raking BackPatti Schwartz,Pitman creek

Physical Therapy P.c.

Vertical Mice Showdown:The Pros and Cons of Popular Vertical Mice

DesignsJeannie Iverson,

VsI risk management& Ergonomics Inc.

roundtable Discussion: Handling Trash: How to Do it Easier and Safer

W Gary Allread - Moderator, Institute for

Ergonomics,The Ohio State University

Tim mcglothlin, The Ergonomics center of

north carolina

2 - 2:25 p.m.

Nuggets of Gold to Prevent & Control Back &

Shoulder InjuriesJerome Congleton,

Texas A&M University System HSC-SRPH

Engaging Employees toIdentify and Implement Ergonomic Solutions –A Case Study from the Mission Linen Laundry

FacilityJessica Ellison,

Eorm

The Impact of Isokinetic and Isotonic Manual

Hand Tool Turning Task on the Biomechanics of

the Upper ExtremityHanniebey wiyor, north

Carolina A & T State University

2:30 -3p.m.

Development of a Cost Model for Material

HandlingPaul Adams,

Applied safety and Ergonomics Inc.

Ergo Program Metrics: Measure & Communicate

Your SuccessMelissa Afterman,


How UC Ergonomists Evaluated Food Service Workers and Developed

Injury Reduction StrategiesBrian MacDonald,

University of Californiaat Santa Cruz

Leaders in Ergonomics Unite: Advancing

Ergonomics Technology Development through

CollaborationPatty Racco, Ford Motor

company

WEDNESDAy, MARCH 20Legends for levels B = Basic; I = Intermediate; A = Advanced; All = Open to all


3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Ergo Quiz Bowl Round 2 - Monet Ballroom

TrackDesign, Product Design


Ergonomics Programs Environmental ServicesApplied and

Translational Research Roundtable


Moderators Julie Brazier Tom DeRoos Paul Adams Susan Murphey

3:30 – 5 p.m.Session Coordinator:

David Rose.

3:30 - 3:55 p.m.

Under Wing SandingSystem Update

John Amell,The Boeing Company

ARAMARK’s Strategies for Targeted Exposure

ControlPatrick Davey,

ARAMARK

Assessment of a University’s Carpentry, Custodial and Grounds

Maintenance StaffMelissa Afterman,


Effectiveness of Knee Pads with Built-in Seat

on Contact Pressure and Muscle ActivityKevin Wright,

Eastern washington University

roundtable Discussion: Healthcare Ergonomics:

Beyond Safe Patient Handling

susan murphey,Essential WorkWellness

4 - 4:25 p.m.

Towards the Developmentof a Global Manikin Set

for Proactive Ergonomicsin Automotive Engineering

marty smets,Ford motor company

Managing Fleet Ergonomics

in a Large CompanyArnie Neustaetter,

Pacific Gas and Electric co.

Lean Ergonomics Case Study: Reducing the Physical Demands and Increasing the

Productivity of a Food Prep Area

James Rethaber,FIT for WORK LLC

Predicting Arm Strengthwith Only Hand Location

and Force Directionnicholas LaDelfa,

McMaster University

4:30 - 5 p.m.

Ergonomic Solutions Through Rapid

Prototypingchris shieldsmith,

cummins Inc.

How Your Ergonomics Program Can Lower

Workers’ Compensation Costs – A Case Study

Kristine Kohn,VsI risk management

& Ergonomics Inc.

Better Dishroom Design Improves Productivity

and Decreases Injury Riskmallory Lynch,

University of Californiaat Berkeley

A Novel Approach to Analyzing Computer Vision Syndrome Risk

Factors: A Case Study of Control Room Operators

David Antle,EwI works

International Inc.

WEDNESDAy, MARCH 20 (continued)

THuRSDAy, MARCH 21

Legends for levels B = Basic; I = Intermediate; A = Advanced; All = Open to all

7 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Registration Desk Open - Chantilly West Foyer

Track Master

Room Madrid Room

Moderators

7 – 8 a.m. master Track: corporate Ergonomists Talking to corporate Ergonomists


7:30 – 7:50 a.m. Speaker – Moderator Check-in and Briefing for 10 a.m. Sessions - Monte Carlo room


THuRSDAy, MARCH 21 (continued)Legends for levels B = Basic; I = Intermediate; A = Advanced; All = Open to all

Track Applied and Translational Research

Manufacturing Applications and Case

Studies

Diverse and Global Workforce Office Ergonomics Roundtable


Moderators Jose BanaagBill Elliott Amanda Kauder Karen Harrington

Janet petersonScott SmithBen Zavitz


Carrie Scheel

8 - 8:25 a.m.

FEATuRED SPEAKERFrom Research to

Practice in the Prevention of Musculoskeletal

DisordersPatrick Dempsey, nIosH

The Frugal Ergonomic Engineer Comes Back

Leonard walsh,Pratt & Whitney

Workplace Stress,Personal Factors,

and Occupational Injuriesranjana mehta,

michigan Technological University

Statistical Analysis of Chevron’s Office

Ergonomics Program Data

Sahika Korkmaz,Chevron

Roundtable: Ergonomics in Extremely Physically

Demanding Jobs – Part 2Ben Zavitz, Bath Iron

works / general Dynamics, Scott Smith,

Lockton Insurance Brokers

8:30 - 8:55 a.m.

Ways to Leverage Technology in Ergonomics

Deepesh Desai,Humantech

Ergonomic Assessmentsfor Special Populations

susan murphey,Essential WorkWellness

Ergonomics is ReasonableUnder the ADA

Alison Heller-Ono,county of monterey

9 - 9:30 a.m.

Motion Trackingfor Ergonomics:Rapid, Portable,and Low Cost?

mark sena,UCSF Orthopaedic

Surgery / Bioengineering

One Year Follow-up Case Study: Ergonomics

Interventions at a Scientific Sensor Manufacturer

mireya springer andMike Lampl, Ohio Bureau

of Workers’ Compensation

Is Your Ergonomics Program Ready for the

Future Workforce?Johnine Mowatt,ThinkErgo LLc

A Different Look at Sit/Stand Workstations: Why Everyone Should not be

Standing?Paula Lewis, Eorm

9:30 – 10 a.m. Break/ Ergo Quiz Bowl Finals - Monet Ballroom

Track Ergonomics ProgramsDesign, Product Design


Manufacturing Applications and Case

StudiesPotpourri Master


Moderators Mark Benden


Joanna Sznajder

10 - 10:25 a.m.

How to Gain Employee and Management Buy-In

for ErgonomicsSteve Strickland,

gulfstream Aerospace

How to Avoid the Top Five Ergonomic Workplace

Design mistakesJosh Kerst,Humantech

The Application of Virtual Assembly Tools to Identify, Analyze and Resolve Hybrid Battery

Operations including Jobs Per Hour, Hours Per Unit and Ergonomics within

the Powertrain Division of Ford Motor CompanyJulie Brazier, Brad Joseph

and Todd Beck, Ford Motor company

What’s Driving YOUR Back Pain? Reducing

LBP inHigh Mileage Drivers

Danielle Vernonworkwise Ergonomic

Consulting

master Track:Cost JustificationCatherine Rae -

moderator, sandalwood Engineering &

Ergonomics, stephen Jenkins, Cintas, Julie Brazier, Ford Motor

Company, Ben Zavitz, Bath Iron Works / general Dynamics

10:30 - 10:55 a.m.

Deployment of a Global Ergonomics Initiative

at Parker Hannifinmartha connell,Parker Hannifin

An Ergonomic Investigation of Hand-

tool Design Using Resistance-based Pressure

Sensors and Surface Electromyography to

Quantify the Interaction of Contact Forces and Upper-

extremity Muscle Usemichael Porter,

Auburn University

Interactive Simulation of Human Work with

EMA - New Applications in Automotive and

Aerospace IndustriesAdrian moreno,

imk automotive Inc.

Ergonomics and Gas Meter Workwendy Lee,Union Gas

11 - 11:30 a.m.

Communication:Closing the Gap between Academia and Industry

Brock Anderson,gulfstream Aerospace

How an Optical Device with Downwards Prisms

Can Influence the Bending of the Neck and

Reduce ComplaintsJoseph Wouters, Terzet

Creation of a Procedural Trainer to Support

Manufacturing ProcessesMatthew Johnston,Design Interactive

Human Factors for aMultinational Workforce

in the Oil and Gas Industry

Jeanne Curcio,AmEc oil and gas

Americas

11:45 a.m. –1:30 p.m. Lunch & Awards Ceremony - Ergo Cup® Competition, Practitioner and Student Awards - Chantilly West Ballroom

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 2013 AEC Program Committee Meeting - Opal Room


conference sessions

8 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. | Office Ergonomics Track/Featured Speaker | metropolitan room

toP uP your toolBox: the reviseD BiFma ergonomics guiDeline exPlaineDLucy Hart, The Global GroupYour company is challenged by change, not the least of which is new technology that gives rise to new ways of doing business. In the face of such change, more employers are pursuing ergonomically sound office environments to improve health, safety and productivity. Keeping your toolbox topped with the most up-to-date resources will help you on this journey. In 2002, the Business and Institutional Manufacturer’s Association (BIFMA) published an ergonomics guideline. The purpose of the guideline is to direct the application of ergonomics principles to the design, manufacturing and specification of seating and work surfaces used for intensive computer work. Since 2002, not only has computer technology changed, so too has the shape and size of the North American population, evidenced in the most current anthropometric survey – the Civilian American and European Surface Anthropometry Resource (CAESAR). In the process of revising the ergonomics guideline, BIFMA adopted the CAESAR data and added new sections to reflect changing technology.

8 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. | Industrial Material Handling Devices and Applications Track | monet room

overheaD ergonomic solutions anD its integration into Work cellsKevin Duhamel, Gorbel Inc.In almost every industry, more companies are using enclosed track, workstation bridge cranes with lifting devices and tooling to solve material handling problems. Understanding applications for these products and how to apply them properly will be the main focus of the presentation. We will discuss the following: What other types of cranes are available? How are workstation cranes different? Where are workstation cranes used? What factors should be considered in properly applying workstation cranes? Application examples will include the differences between lifting devices and how to apply them, different types of end tooling, and several case study and application photos. The presentation will conclude with a short question-and-answer session.

8 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. | Diverse and Global Workforce Track | Miro Room

Practical Design aPPlications For the aging WorkForceJosh Kerst, HumantechThe aging of roughly 77 million baby boomers is sending a silver tsunami over all aspects of business. The majority of employees will be staying at their jobs longer than in the past, while some will be rejoining the workforce at an advanced age. Contrary to popular belief, at 45 years of age (not 55 or 65) we begin to lose irretrievable amounts of aerobic capacity, strength, vision, hearing, and mental agility. A key to success for many companies will be designing work environments to optimize the newly reshuffled employee base. This session will explore typical age-related sensory and motor changes facing aging workers, how work environments can and should be altered to maximize productivity for the aging workforce and how a risk-based approach to workplace safety management can improve productivity for employees of all age groups.

8 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. | Ergonomics Programs Track | morocco room

the nursing home national emPhasis Program: osha revisitsDana Root, U.S. Department of Labor/OSHAWell-known physical stressors are present in nursing and residential care facilities. The national average for private industry is 1.8. Nursing and residential care facilities experience range from 3.9 to 5.6 despite the feasible controls that have been identified to address manual lifting hazards in the industry. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2010, the national industry average for musculoskeletal disorders in nursing and residential care facilities is 9.6. The overwhelming proportion of injuries within this industry is due to overexertion from manual lifting, transferring, repositioning or ambulating residents. This session will address the manual tasks faced by the direct care providers and how to assess the program problems so that changes can be instituted into your safe handling program to protect the worker and maintain the resident’s dignity and safety.

8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | roundtable Track | madrid room

hoW to engage management anD emPloyees in your ergo ProgramGary Orr, Johns Hopkins University (Moderator)How can you use existing initiatives or start new programs in your company to better engage management and staff in your ergo program? This roundtable will provide an opportunity to discuss and share ideas covering topics like lean initiatives, wellness programs, in-house Ergo Cup® competitions, union committees, quality initiatives, etc.

Tuesday, March 19 | 8 a.M.


8:30 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. | Industrial Material Handling Devices and Applications Track | Monet Room

taking control oF ergonomic anD saFety issues using overheaD liFting assistMike Keim, Ingersoll RandThis presentation is designed to provide a template for continuous ergonomic improvement in lifting scenarios. The process will demonstrate a Six Sigma methodology – define, measure, analyze, improve, control – to deliver ergonomic and safety improvement in the industrial work space. Starting with the problem definition through the implementation of ongoing control systems, this seminar will engage the audience with real-world overhead lifting applications that are common in many industries and provide sample before-and-after results. The benefits of productivity and other savings of ergonomic improvements will also be discussed. Time will be reserved for Q&A.

8:30 - 8:55 a.m. | Diverse and Global Workforce Track | Miro Room

unDerstanDing the Physical caPaBilities oF an olDer anD more oBese WorkForceLora Cavuoto, University at BuffaloThe past 30 years have seen doublings in both the prevalence of obesity and the number of workers over 65 years old. Workplace injury is more likely with a higher BMI and injury recovery becomes slower as age increases. Previous examinations focusing on activities of daily living have indicated that older age and obesity lead to an increased risk of mobility limitation, particularly for walking and lower extremity tasks. Therefore, it is important

to understand how obesity and age interact to affect physical capabilities during common work tasks in order to minimize the risk of injury. We present the findings from our investigation on obesity- and age-related differences in muscle function and performance during tasks requiring different levels of physical effort. Based on these findings, we discuss workplace design recommendations as well as ideas for future work on the re-evaluation of ergonomics controls and guidelines.

8:30 - 8:55 a.m. | Ergonomics Programs Track | Morocco Room

We Put our Patients First - hoW to leverage Patient saFety Programs to Promote nursing ergonomicsLeah Konwinski, Spectrum HealthGiven recent trends in healthcare, great focus has been placed on improving patient safety outcomes. Many of these patient safety programs are large, multidisciplinary, and highly visible among upper management. They also tend to have the unintended effect of overshadowing nonpatient safety efforts such as ergonomics. In this presentation, patient safety improvement strategies are introduced and paralleled to those of staff safety and ergonomics. Common elements will be discussed as potential points of interjection for ergonomics initiatives, and thus as ways to easily gain visibility and improve the implementation of your ergonomics program.

9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Office Ergonomics Track | Metropolitan Room

oFFice ergonomics success - using the WeB to imProve outcomesGene Kay, ErgoAdvocateIf you’ve ever been asked to provide ergonomics training and workstation evaluations for hundreds (or thousands) of employees in a call center, you know that one-on-one delivery of ergonomics services has some serious limitations, including time, retention, and high costs. These issues are compounded if you have multiple distributed locations. There is a better way to approach these limitations. Online tools can provide basic ergo instructions and help resolve many common issues with no need for a site visit. If a site visit is necessary, the user who completes an online course prior to your visit can be ready to process your advice at a higher level. And, with a good online program, the user will have materials to refer back to long after you are gone. Retention and reinforcement of better work methods is greatly enhanced. See how leading companies have used various Web resources to provide employees with the tools, knowledge and resources they need to self-correct many common office ergonomics issues. See how you can take steps to improve your process by following proven methodologies.

9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Industrial Material Handling Devices and Applications Track | monet room

hoW neW DeveloPments in inDustrial scissors anD Positioners imProve ergonomics anD ProDuctivityJames Galante, Southworth Products Corp.Innovations in the design of industrial scissors, lifts and positioners have greatly improved the interface between the worker and the manual handling tasks that must be performed. Control devices that sense the load height and automatically level the load, timers and one-touch controls that ensure the machine is providing maximum benefit are readily available. These innovations help solve some of the serious ergonomics problems in the industrial setting, and they provide real productivity gains. This fast-moving, highly illustrated session will explore these technologies and present their benefits with straightforward examples. Many workstation task examples and photographs of equipment in use will be included in this dynamic presentation. There will be ample time for Q & A.

Tuesday, March 19 | 8:30 a.M.

Tuesday, March 19 | 9 a.M.



Wellness: the intersect oF a ProDuctive WorkerDrew Bossen, Atlas ErgonomicsWellness is a popular discussion point within organizations these days. Understanding the implications of a “well” workforce is vital in developing a productive workforce; ignoring the implications can be very costly. This presentation will review the intersection of the aging workforce, obesity, and the metabolic disease states (diabetes, cardio-vascular disease, etc.) that affect a worker’s ability to perform jobs. We will review the findings of a comprehensive workplace case study. Today our nation is fast approaching a state where 70 percent of the population will be considered overweight or obese. As we couple the undeniable relationship between obesity, the prevalence of related health issues and the associated costs of chronic disease, it is clear that our nation is facing a monumental challenge. Beyond the commonly discussed topics noted above are the emerging interactions of obesity, illness, workplace injuries and workers’ compensation costs. When coalesced, this collective relationship provides a compelling argument for an organization to take action.

9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Ergonomics Programs Track | morocco room

teaching ergonomics to it managersRich Halstead-Nussloch, Southern Polytechnic State UniversityErgonomics is critical to the success of many organizational functions. Information technology (IT) is one of the primary examples. IT administrators must have appropriately designed workspaces and IT installers must work within their ergonomic capabilities, e.g., motion and strength. At Southern Polytechnic State University, we address this need by including ergonomics modules within our IT curriculum with an emphasis on using ergonomics as an IT management tool. The presentation will address this approach and provide a case study analysis of its success in a course for IT managers. resources, methods and tools for applying ergonomics modules in academic courses and also business and industrial manager training will be identified, evaluated and recommended.

Tuesday, March 19 | 9 a.M. (conTinued)

Tuesday, March 19 | 1:30 p.M.

1:30 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. | Keynote Q&A | Metropolitan Room

a Question-anD-ansWer session With keynote sPeakerJanet Froetscher, President and CEO, National Safety Council

1:30 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. | Industrial Material Handling Devices and Applications Track | Monet Room

When to use liFt assist Devices in manuFacturing anD Warehousing to reDuce Worker strain & increase throughPutVolker Schmitz, Schmalz Inc.An introductory overview of where best to implement operator-managed lift assist devices vs. traditional manual labor vs. applying full-scale automated robotics. By way of application examples we will differentiate between standard, simple and cost-effective lift assist applications and more costly and complex applications requiring custom or special equipment. Examples will also help to determine how to budget for different lift assist material handling solutions and what key inputs to include in an ROI calculation. The goal is to help decision making to solve the following challenges: increased productivity goals within an existing production or warehouse footprint, reducing costs associated with personnel turnover, making the most of an aging and physically diverse workforce in a physically demanding job, reduction of work-related repetitive injury costs spiraling out of control, and providing the right workplace environment.

1:30 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. | Ergonomics Programs Track | miro room

eFFective ergonomics For variaBle anD remote WorkStephen Jenkins, CintasMany jobs and tasks change regularly. Locations, cycle time, task elements and other job characteristics differ from one time to the next. Jobs performed in the field, in vehicles, in maintenance and in customer service, for example, can all change regularly – it is nonroutine or variable work. In some jobs, individuals or small crews work remotely with limited supervision. It is onerous to observe the work regularly. Completing ergonomics analyses and implementing solutions for variable or remote jobs is a challenge. The methods used in repetitive, short cycle jobs don’t work well in these work environments. Developing, implementing and reinforcing solutions are another obstacle. It is a challenge to ensure ergonomics is understood and used. As a result, ergonomics is poorly served in variable and remote work. This session will describe methods we have developed to overcome these obstacles and develop successful ergonomics processes in nonroutine and remote work. we will discuss how you can modify ergonomics analysis tools and training methods to meet the needs of these jobs.


1:30 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. | Office Ergonomics Track | Morocco Room

Preliminary learnings From a ‘Big Data’ oFFice ergonomics FielD stuDyRon Goodman, Remedy InteractiveOver the past several years, PG&E, a California utility company, has used both a Web-based risk assessment tool and a desktop monitoring solution to gather continuous data about its 12,000-plus employees and the way they work at their computers. The resulting database provides fascinating opportunities to discover factors that are either associated with or cause developing discomfort. These factors include discomfort reports, psychosocial, exposure, workstation configuration, body positioning, rest/work patterns, and many other experimental statistics. Although analysis of the data is just beginning, it will likely yield new, stronger risk-of-injury prediction algorithms. It may eventually even predict when symptoms are likely to develop for an individual. This presentation will cover the goals of using big data to address office ergonomics problems and examples of practical office ergonomics insights based on the data.

1:30 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. | student Track | ming room

a Day in the liFe oF a ProFessional ergonomist – a Panel DiscussionBill Boyd, CNA (Moderator), Deepesh Desai, Humantech, Keith White, Lennox International Inc., and Sandra Woolley, Mayo ClinicLeaders in the ergonomics field will discuss their role in ergonomics, their background and share their thoughts on their career. We will then open the floor for discussion.

1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | roundtable Track | madrid room

hanD-arm viBration solution evaluationDennis mitchell, ErgExpertsThis session is a hands-on practice with different hand-arm vibration solutions (gloves, wraps, low vibration tools). Both qualitative (checklists and surveys) and quantitative (grip meter, EMG and/or vibration analysis) methods will be used and demonstrated on how to evaluate the effectiveness of various solutions in reducing risk from vibrating hand tools. Trade-offs between vibration and muscle activity will be discussed and evaluated.

Tuesday, March 19 | 1:30 p.M. (conTinued)

Tuesday, March 19 | 2 p.M.

2 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. | Industrial Material Handling Devices and Applications Track | monet room

ergonomic imPact oF casters anD WheelsDave Lippert, Hamilton Caster & Mfg. Co.What makes some things harder to push than others? How can wheels and casters be designed to minimize the forces necessary to move things on wheels? And what about other ergonomic factors, such as noise and wheel traction? There are many types and sizes of wheels available to reduce the forces required for movement, minimize noise created, and maintain the necessary traction. This presentation will address the major factors impacting all of the above, including some real-life examples. The aging workforce and increasing emphasis on reducing workplace accidents and injuries should focus considerable attention on making things easier to move. Wheels play a huge role in this. Additionally, the placement of wheels or casters on things that move can be optimized to preserve good maneuverability and load stability. This session will consider the basics needed to make good choices and decisions.

2 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. | Ergonomics Programs Track | miro room

ergonomics Programs: the missing linkTimothy Pottorff, Zurich Services Corp.By themselves, ergonomics programs and targeted stretching programs can significantly reduce soft tissue illnesses and injuries. By analyzing loss data from companies that implemented stretching programs as part of their overall health, safety and ergonomics efforts, we learn how combining these efforts and focusing not only on the job tasks being performed, but also on the employee can have a major impact on employee health and safety. This presentation will focus on the results that can be gained from merging targeted ergonomics efforts and targeted stretching programs, and how these improved health and safety results will impact the bottom-line productivity and profitability of an organization.

2 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. | Office Ergonomics Track | Morocco Room

evaluating the eFFect oF Four Pointing Devices on uPPer extremity Posture anD muscle activityMichael Lin, Harvard School of Public HealthA recent systematic review has suggested that prolonged computer mouse use with a non-neutral posture or lack of rest period may be a major risk for developing musculoskeletal injuries. In an effort to evaluate how various pointing devices currently on the market affect upper extremity posture and muscular effort, a laboratory study was performed that tested a standard mouse, a trackball mouse, a touchpad, and a roller mouse during typical mouse-intensive computing tasks. Twelve subjects participated while a motion analysis system and an electromyography system monitored right upper extremity postures and muscle activity. Input devices located in the center (touchpad and roller mouse) were found to perform similarly and allowed users to work with smaller shoulder abduction, shoulder flexion, and wrist adduction than devices placed to the right of the keyboard (mouse and trackball). Analysis of hand posture showed that the roller mouse allowed users to keep their index, middle and ring fingers less spread apart and with less finger extension compared to the three other devices tested. Hand postures while using the roller mouse corresponded to significantly less forearm muscle effort, specifically for the finger extensor muscles.


2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Featured speaker | metropolitan room

stanD-uP ergonomics: communicating human Factors to Designers anD the PuBlicRob Tannen, BresslergroupKnowledge and expectations of ergonomics and usability are higher than ever for both the designers and end-users of products/systems. Everyone wants their next product to be “as easy as an iPhone,” although they can’t necessarily define what that means. As ergonomists, we need to increase the visibility and quality of our communication with these stakeholders by presenting our expertise in understandable and actionable forms. I will discuss these issues based on my experiences from the following three perspectives:

• Evidence-based ergonomics - using theory and data to support the marketing of measurably improved products• Ergonomics for interaction designers - adapting traditional ergo principles to introduce digital interface designers to the increasing relevance of physical interactions• Ergonomics for the design public - creating ergonomics content for public-facing design media including FastCompany.com and Design Bureau magazine

The common thread of these three perspectives is that the effective communication of ergo principles and concepts must be targeted to audience needs, interests and understanding.

2:30 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. | Industrial Material Handling Devices and Applications Track | Monet Room

neW Flooring technology imProves WorkPlace ergonomicsGreg Doppler, Cornerstone Specialty Wood Products LLCAccording to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there were more than 10,000 cases of lost time injuries in 2009 in warehouses across the United States. A significant number of these injuries may have occurred due to the use of ergonomically unfriendly flooring surfaces in warehouse environments. This highly illustrated session will explore the three main types of flooring that are used in warehouses today and focus on using engineered wood products as a resilient flooring system. Two separate independent studies conducted by the Institute for Ergonomics at The Ohio State University show a significant ergonomic advantage in the use of engineered wood products instead of either concrete or bar grate. In addition to ergonomic benefits, the economic and environmental aspects of the flooring choices will be discussed in detail.

2:30 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. | Ergonomics Programs Track | miro room

a team aPProach: a revieW oF a comPrehensive tool kit For ‘ParticiPatory ergonomic’ interventionsDavid Antle, EWI Works International Inc.Participatory ergonomic (PE) approaches enhance ergonomic interventions by harnessing employee knowledge, improving communication among stakeholder groups, developing improved buy-in among stakeholders, and developing sustainable capacity. However, developing PE projects requires significant planning and direction, as well as training resources for workplace participants. While academic literature has developed models for PE approaches, comprehensive explanation of the steps and

the roles and responsibilities of key actors are rather limited. Recognizing the need for a set of comprehensive PE resources, the SafetyNet Centre for Occupational Health and Safety Research in Newfoundland & Labrador, Canada, worked to develop “A Team Approach,” a PE tool kit. This package includes a promotional video to explain the merits of PE approaches to industrial stakeholders, an ergonomist’s guide to implementing participatory approaches, and an extensive training manual and associated intervention tools for ergo team knowledge and skills development. The ergonomist’s guide is based on experiences of PE researchers from Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador and academic literature on PE and participatory-action research approaches. we explain our PE approach in a series of 22 steps within seven phases, with a detailed explanation of each step included in the 40-page guide. The training manual has 12 training modules covering ethical issues, basic ergonomics, analysis, interviewing and involving peers, developing solutions, reviewing materials, developing reports, adapting and implementing changes, and evaluation. More recently, these tools have been implemented into projects at EWI Works International, a consulting firm in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. We plan to outline this tool kit and demonstrate the need to partner with other ergonomists to adapt and improve the tools in a variety of other working contexts.

2:30 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. | Office Ergonomics Track | Morocco Room

DeveloPment oF the ergonomic tool For assessing Posture (etaP)Adam Pickens, Texas A&M UniversityThere are a good number of quality ergonomic assessment tools available. However, as wellness becomes an ever-present issue, the move to stand-based workstations to improve overall health is becoming more widespread. The goal of this presentation is to share a new ergonomic posture assessment tool for seated and standing workstations. A new postural analysis technique, based on the Portable Ergonomic Observation method, was developed to assess both seated and standing postures of 42 elementary school students at their workstations. Four total classrooms were used for analysis: two control rooms using traditional seated workstations and two using stand-based workstations. Each student was assessed for three 10-minute intervals (30 total observations per student). Percent time in preferred and nonpreferred postures was calculated. The new ETAP observation method worked well for cataloging postures at a variety of workstations. Having performed well in the fluid environment of an elementary school, the tool should prove exceedingly useful to perform ergonomic evaluations in the workplace on a variety of workstation types. No significant differences were found between optimal/sub-optimal postures, indicating the intervention of the standing desk did not introduce a new postural hazard.

2:30 p.m. – 2:55 p.m. | student Track | ming room

resumé anD intervieW tiPsCarole Coleman, University of Texas at ArlingtonQuick tips for resumés, interviews and job searching will help you prepare for the job search like a pro! I give you the tools on a variety of job searching techniques, developing a resumé that grabs the attention of the reader and focuses on self- analysis to best demonstrate your skills to an employer.

Tuesday, March 19 | 2:30 p.M.


3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Industrial Material Handling Devices and Applications Track | monet room

everything you WanteD to knoW aBout trenDs anD enhancements in ergonomic liFt assistsBen Storms, PositechIn addition to providing an ergonomic benefit to the operator, ergonomic lift assists are becoming an integral part of the material handling process. The integration of the lift assist into the process includes simple solutions such as a mechanical stop for positioning to the more sophisticated feedback systems that are integrated with the production system. During this presentation, several examples will be given that will illustrate the use of positioning enhancements to protect and assist the operator.

3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Ergonomics Programs Track | miro room

eliminating DuPlication oF eFFort in your ergonomics anD inJury management ProcessesTony Silva, Atlas ErgonomicsOrganizations commonly build functional silos in and between the individual segments of the business, including human resources, safety, ergonomics, and occupational health/workers’ comp. In and of themselves, these functions tend to work reasonably well, but when information flow is required between silos, it is often impeded or inefficient. Such is the case as it relates to the cross pollination of information needed to develop functional job descriptions, ergonomic risk assessments, safe work procedures, and return to work strategies. This presentation will look at a case study with one of the nation’s largest manufacturing organizations and the solution set it has co-developed to minimize duplicated effort and optimize information flow in its ergonomics and injury management processes. The full integration of data is used by the business segments. It has allowed more accurate monitoring of program performance, a focus on areas of risk to prevent injuries, current information to make the best decisions, and external access to subject matter experts to assist with solution development and the safe return of injured employees. This session will review in detail the ergonomics and injury management processes using a value stream approach and show how duplication of effort has been minimized and the sharing and access to data has been optimized.

3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Office Ergonomics Track | Morocco Room

oFFice ergonomics: the comPlete PackageAngelica Torres, Northrop GrummanErgonomics-related injuries account for approximately 29 percent of all workplace injuries and illness requiring time away from work in 2010 based on U.S. Bureau of Labor statistics data. Mitigating ergonomic issues in the workplace, specifically office ergonomics, is an ongoing challenge for many industries. Identifying ergonomic risk and addressing it before an employee develops an injury is essential to a successful and effective ergonomics program. Leveraging technology for program enhancement can include using an online ergonomic self-assessment program to identify personal risk, performing employee assessments using a portable tablet PC to capture requirements and recommendations, using an online employee reporting process that interfaces with a virtual ergonomic catalog/ procurement process, and developing an informational ergonomics website. When leveraging available technology, you can positively impact the success of your ergonomics program resulting in a reduction of related injuries and an improved ergonomic office work environment.

3 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | student Track | ming room

overvieW oF ProFessional certiFicationCarol Stuart-Buttle, Executive Director, BCPEThe fundamentals of a credible professional certification will be presented and Certification in Professional Ergonomics defined.

Tuesday, March 19 | 3 p.M.


8 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. | Design, Product Design and Evaluation and Modeling Track | metropolitan room

ProDuct testing For inaDvertent activation oF controlsBarbara Millet, Motorola Solutions Inc.Ergonomics and usability play an important role in meeting the needs of the mission critical two-way radio user. Important controls must be easy and quick to access and operate even under extremely high stress. On the other hand, preventing inadvertent activations of critical controls is equally important. If a critical control, such as the channel knob rotates or the radio powers off without the user knowing it, he/she may miss hours of important communications and be out of sync with the rest of the team. Inadvertent control actuation occurs because of various product design variables. Additionally, contextual factors such as user gear and clothing, activities, and environmental characteristics may create opportunities for inadvertent actuation of controls. This presentation focuses on developing empirical methods to evaluate control of inadvertent actuation considering the effects of the use context consisting of user, product, activity and environment. In developing the new method, the goals included creating a process that allows an in-depth investigation of the causes of inadvertent activations as well as testing and validating alternate designs to mitigate the problem. The developed procedure has proven useful in testing and validating design changes.

8 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. | Featured speaker | monet room

the value oF ProFessional certiFication in ergonomics anD its FutureCarol Stuart-Buttle, Board of Certification in Professional ErgonomicsThere are many certifications in the marketplace. The proliferation implies there is a demand. This presentation will discuss the difference between a certificate course and certification. The fundamentals of a credible professional certification will be presented and certification in professional ergonomics (C.P.E.) defined. Discussion of the value of certification to the certificate holder and the public will be followed by consideration of current and growing challenges for certification bodies, the future direction of the human factors/ergonomics profession and the next professional generation.

8 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. | Environmental Services Track | Miro Room

oh chute! the challenges oF transFerring trashMiriam Joffe, The Boeing CompanyAfter 20 years of neglect, it was discovered that an unassuming and chronically neglected trash chute of a four-story hospital required dedicated staffing for a shift full of manhandling flimsy plastic trash bags containing things no one wants to touch. Furthermore, this setup was found to be a significant source of msDs, a playground for unfriendly bacteria and an undesirable job. Then once the bags were transferred to a hopper on the basement level, the process of transporting these loads through the halls of the hospital created another set of problems for the most prestigious group of people at the facility. This presentation will focus on the identification of ergo-related risk factors and how the results motivated top management to prioritize changes.

8 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. | Applied and Translational Research Track | Morocco room

an eQuation to PreDict maximum accePtaBle loaDs BaseD on strength anD Duty cycleJim Potvin, McMaster UniversityErgonomists must often estimate maximum acceptable forces or torques for hand-intensive tasks. There is a large biomechanical database of strength values for tasks that are done very infrequently, as acceptable values can be based on maximum strength. However, little psychophysical or physiological data exist to help predict acceptable loads for more repetitive, submaximal occupational tasks. Duty cycle (DC) refers to the total of effort durations divided by the cycle time. Based on 69 tasks from seven psychophysical studies of the upper extremities, maximum acceptable efforts (MAE) were calculated by dividing average acceptable loads by single-effort maximum strength values for each task. An equation was developed to fit the relationship between MAE and DC. With psychophysical data available for only few upper extremity tasks, it is difficult for ergonomists to determine acceptable forces and torques for the large variety of repetitive tasks that exist in the workplace. My equation now allows for a scaling of the much more prevalent strength database to estimate acceptable load limits for repetitive occupational tasks, and it will have wide applications for ergonomic practitioners.

8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | master Track | madrid room

managing ergonomics in multiPle sitesLisa M. Brooks, GE Corporate Environmental Programs; Keith White, Lennox; Kristin Herman, L’OrealThis session will focus on the many challenges of managing ergonomics programs in a company with multiple sites. Several corporate ergonomists will serve as panelists during this discussion, which will touch on potential topics such as setting corporate expectations and policies, developing training programs, setting up audit structures, and resourcing the ergonomics program from top to bottom.

wednesday, March 20 | 8 a.M.


8:30 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. |Design, Product Design and Evaluation and modeling Track | metropolitan room

visual communication oF solution concePtsMohammad Jeelani, Auburn EngineersWe have all heard the phrase, “a picture is worth a thousand words.” When it comes to developing ergonomics solutions, this phrase is also valid. Many ergonomics professionals fail to communicate their ideas effectively because they are not aware of how easy it is to express their ideas visually. Regardless of one’s experience and proficiency with visual design, various forms of visual aids can be used to communicate ideas to management, engineers, maintenance, operators, and anyone else involved in the ergonomics improvement process. Visual communication not only helps others better understand concepts but also helps to foster the collaborative creative process. Effective methods of visual communication for solution concepts, including computer-aided design (CAD) drawings, simple line drawings, Photoshopped pictures, and “napkin sketches,” will be presented.

8:30 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. | Environmental Services Track | Miro Room

using human Factors to Protect the PuBlic in inDustryRani Lueder, Humanics Ergonomics Inc.From the neighborhood grocery store to the parking lot at the local stadium to the electrical towers that provide power for our businesses, there are a variety of common design and organizational factors that contribute to the risk of injury both in our homes and the industrial world outside. This presentation highlights the utilization of ergonomics and human factors principles in the design of our environments to improve the protection of our children, adolescents and adults. some of the examples used will be based on the speaker’s prior expert witness cases.

How do we protect service employees from the public? How

do we protect children, adolescents and adults from their explorations and interactions with their environments? The aim of this session is to start a dialogue about common design and organizational factors that contribute to harm by employees and by nonemployee adults, children and adolescents when the public interacts with work environments.

8:30 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. | Applied and Translational Research Track | Morocco room

consiDeration oF assemBly oPerator techniQue During FlexiBle hose insertionsJim Potvin, McMaster UniversityThe manual installation of flexible hoses is prevalent in automotive assembly manufacturing (e.g., radiator hoses, engine coolant hoses, etc.). High assembly efforts of flexible hoses account for 5 percent of medical claims. A successful proactive ergonomics process is dependent on the accurate prediction of the forces and communication of these targets to the design engineer. Quantifying hose installation efforts on the assembly line with a hand-held force gauge leads to significant measurement error. Ford has subsequently required hose suppliers to provide machine-based force testing. These methods have improved gage repeatability and reliability; yet, the procedure does not address operator insertion techniques (i.e., wiggle, twist) and fails to reflect assembly speed. The effects of hose diameter and insertion method on axial force and axial velocity were quantified in a laboratory study of 20 engineers and assembly operators. Variables were extracted from force and kinematic data to parameterize subject-insertion methods. Knowledge of operator insertion techniques will enable engineering specification and testing strategies to represent assembly conditions accurately. The ability to predict assembly representative hose insertion force from machine-based measurements will allow proactive issue identification and significant reduction in engineering costs and eliminate the need for physical prototypes.

wednesday, March 20 | 8:30 a.M.

wednesday, March 20 | 9 a.M.

9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Design, Product Design and Evaluation and Modeling Track | metropolitan room

DeveloPment oF a system For communicating human Factors reaDinessMatthew Johnston, Katherine DelGiudice and Kelly Hale, Design InteractiveMany companies do not have a standard method to track and communicate the severity of ergonomics issues and plans to combat them. The goal of this presentation is to share a scoring method designed to communicate and track ergonomics status within the product development life cycle. World-class companies from a variety of industries, including consumer electronics, automotive, medical and the military, were interviewed to share strategies on how they track ergonomics issues of varying severity and communicate them within the scope of the product development process. A scoring method and supporting software tool was iteratively developed to support these strategies. The development of the scoring system and how it can be used across industries to support user-centered design in product development will be discussed. Implementation of this method can provide greater

focus on user-centered design and assist ergonomics teams in communicating the severity of issues.

9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Potpourri Track | monet room

inDustrial ergonomic solutions: FaD vs. FactDeepesh Desai, Humantech Inc.Last year, we presented Fad vs. Fact for the office environment, and now we’re taking this very popular topic and focusing on industrial applications. How do you find the right solutions to address your ergonomics issues? Whether you implement a new product or administrative solution or some type of personal protective equipment, it’s not always easy to differentiate a passing fad from a proven solution (fact). Does the hype surrounding many ergonomics solutions stand up to actual scientific criteria? This presentation will help you understand the myths and truths about some of the most common and controversial ergonomic products and applications. Specifically, the presentation will address questions like the following: Is a lift assist the best solution in all heavy-lifting scenarios? Are all power tools designed the same? When should you use anti-vibration gloves? Is job rotation effective at reducing ergonomic risk? Are back belts the answer to heavy lifting?


9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Environmental Services Track | Miro Room

generic assessments to eFFectively tackle varieD tyPes oF manual hanDling JoBsKevin Tesh, J&J Medical Ltd.most manual handling assessment checklists can be used on standard production type jobs where the job occurs daily and is consistent in terms of loads handled, tasks performed and the handling environment. Unfortunately, a lot of manual handling tasks, such as housekeeping, catering, maintenance, construction, delivery, and emergency services, are more varied and peripatetic, and the standard assessment checklist can be applied too narrowly leading to risks being missed. At J&J Medical in Scotland, generic manual handling assessments have been developed through regular consultation with ergo representatives to allow a range of common risks to be identified so foreseeable risks can be controlled while unforeseeable risks are minimized through training and handling awareness. The development of generic assessment checklists starts with groups of workers identifying those jobs that they find difficult to perform and developing suitable and practical control measures. Pre-planning ensures that the assessments are then suitable and sufficient. Areas such as catering, housekeeping, stores and maintenance have successfully implemented generic risk assessments. Remedial actions are then built into work instructions and communicated to all effected operators. Regular reviews of JSAs are performed to ensure that controls measures are still appropriate or if new lifting scenarios are identified.

9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Applied and Translational Research Track | Morocco Room

sensitivity oF Biomechanical strength analysis soFtWare - imPact oF inaccuracies in Posture inPutsDenny Yu, University of MichiganBiomechanical strength analysis can be a useful tool in modeling workplace tasks assessing worker strength capabilities for use in job design or redesign. To create an accurate model, posture data must be estimated from photos, videos, checklists or motion tracking. Each method has varying degrees of accuracy. The goal of this presentation is to investigate how inaccuracies in posture inputs affect the resulting biomechanics analysis. Joint location data from a stoop lift is modeled in 3-D Static Strength Prediction Program (3DSSPP). For select joints, random offsets in position were added in the medial-lateral, anterior-posterior, and superior-inferior directions to simulate inaccuracies in posture inputs. One hundred simulations were conducted and the effect of random offsets on posture angles, moments, and low-back compression was determined. We found a positive relationship between simulated anterior knee joint displacement and back compression. A 6-cm. anterior displacement of the knee resulted in an increase in low-back load of between 4 percent and 6 percent. There are many methods for inputting workplace postures for biomechanics analysis. This presentation quantifies the sensitivity of biomechanics outputs to variation in posture inputs. The results of this work may be used to predict the accuracy of a given biomechanics output as a function of the joint being analyzed and the posture input method.

wednesday, March 20 | 9 a.M. (conTinued)

wednesday, March 20 | 1:30 p.M.

1:30 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. | Keynote Q&A | Metropolitan Room

a Question-anD-ansWer session With keynote sPeakerPeter Budnick, CEO, ErgoWeb

1:30 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. | Ergonomics Programs Track | monet room

cintas success story: evolution oF the ergonomics ProcessJay Gaubatz, Cintas, and Greg Cresswell, HumantechThe Ergonomics Safety Journey for the Cintas Document Management Division began with a program called an “Industrial Athlete’s.” This program taught our employee-partners how to incorporate a stretch routine into their daily activities as well as how to work safely in their respective work environments. We discovered that we needed to expand the program to include better tools that would minimize the ergonomic risk within our plants and on our service routes. Through a partnership with Humantech, we evaluated the risk of various tasks in our business. We also partnered with our divisional executive leadership team as well as our vendors to identify cost-effective solutions that were implementable in our industry. As a result, our division, TIR, has continually improved over the last three years. Strain and sprain injuries have been reduced due to our successful efforts to control ergonomic risk via implementation of effective ergonomics solutions. During this session, participants will learn:

• How quantifiable ergonomic risk data helped drive improvements

• About making design changes with vendors; the obstacles and best practices• The challenges of deploying major equipment changes across north America• How implementing ergonomic improvements to equipment had a measureable impact on TIr and on the business

1:30 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. | Environmental Services Track | Miro Room

my raking BackPatti Schwartz, Pitman Creek Physical Therapy P.C.grounds maintenance employees and landscapers experience lower back pain more frequently than other injuries due to awkward positions with or without tools; increased forces due to lifting, pulling, bending, etc.; prolonged positions, and repetitive motions. This presentation will outline the activities that create risk for injury and, where possible, propose modifications (behavioral and/or tool design) to make these activities safer. We will also discuss the types of education for these workers for how to manage themselves, whether the at-risk behaviors can be modified. This will incorporate stretching, warming up, exercises or movements that can be performed after at-risk activities, exercises that can be used to strengthen the body to keep it fit for the required job activities, and instruction in basic self-treatment techniques should they experience soreness or other signs and symptoms of early problems before they require medical intervention. Through this basic education, low back pain episodes in this industry should be reduced significantly as well as reducing the severity of the incidents and the cost associated with medical intervention.



1:30 p.m. – 1:55 p.m. | Design, Product Design and Evaluation and modeling Track | morocco room

vertical mice shoWDoWn: the Pros anD cons oF PoPular vertical mice DesignsJeannie Iverson, VSI Risk Management & Ergonomics Inc.Ever wonder what the hype is about vertical mice and if one is better than the other and why? Learn what the usability studies reveal from a user’s perspective on four of the most popular vertical mice on the market today. Presentation of qualitative and quantitative research results will let you decide which is the best type of vertical mouse design for your employee population at your company.

1:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. | roundtable Track | madrid room

hanDling trash: hoW to Do it easier anD saFer W. Gary Allread, Institute for Ergonomics, The Ohio State University (Moderator)Trash must be handled by employees across many service sectors, including retail stores, the hospitality industry, healthcare settings, and in offices. This roundtable session will provide an opportunity for people from different industries to discuss both challenges and ergonomics best practices associated with trash handling and how solutions found in one industry may be applied to others.

wednesday, March 20 | 1:30 p.M. (conTinued)

wednesday, March 20 | 2 p.M.

2 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. | Ergonomics Programs Track | monet room

nuggets oF golD to Prevent & control Back & shoulDer inJuriesJerome Congleton, Texas A&M University SystemThe purpose of this presentation is to advance knowledge about how to implement, measure outcomes, disseminate, and ensure the durability of an integrated, comprehensive and synergistic health and safety workforce program that supports NIOSH’s Promoting a Healthier and Safer Workforce. The Nuggets of Gold approach will include both the manufacturing and office environment. The program will include an example of an intro educational session about back and shoulder safety combined with evidence-based active stretch and warm-up (ASWU) exercise regimen that will become part of the daily start-up routine. It will be reinforced by recurrent daily safety and wellness talks designed to reduce injuries and promote employee health. second, there will be implementation examples of a healthy lifestyles program informed by best practices to encourage physical activity and good dietary behaviors, especially for those who are overweight/obese and/or managing lifestyle-related chronic illnesses. Third, there will be examples of ergonomic assessments of work centers with proposed ergonomics job redesign solutions for reducing back and shoulder injuries.

2 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. | Environmental Services Track | Miro Room

engaging emPloyees to iDentiFy anD imPlement ergonomic solutions - a case stuDy From the mission linen launDry FacilityJessica Ellison, EORM, Don Bock, Mission Linen SupplyWe have all heard that employees on the job typically have the best ideas about how to improve the ergonomics of a task, but how do you harness those ideas and get them implemented? Mission Linen used a cross-functional team with advice from a certified professional ergonomist to address problems associated with pushing large laundry carts that can require between 10 to more than 100 pounds of push force to maneuver through the facility. This presentation will review how Mission Linen established its program, secured employee engagement, and reviewed the results of the ergonomic assessment compared with the employee’s recommendations and results. Attendees will learn about the challenges within the facility as well as real-world examples of solutions.

2 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. | Design, Product Design and Evaluation and Modeling Track | morocco room

the imPact oF isokinetic anD isotonic manual hanD tool turning task on the Biomechanics oF the uPPer extremityHanniebey Wiyor, North Carolina A&T State UniversityThe purpose of this study was to investigate the impact of isotonic and isokinetic hand tool turning tasks at three work surface inclinations (0°, 45, and 90°) on muscle activity and joint posture (range of motion) of the upper extremity. Thirteen right-handed healthy male subjects participated in the study. Surface electromyography (EMG) activity was recorded from the trapezius, posterior deltoid, anterior deltoid, triceps biceps, brachioradialis, and flexor digitorium. Motion sensors were placed on the shoulder, upper forearm and wrist of the subject’s right limb to measure joint postures. Data was collected while each subject performed the turning task simulated using a Cybex Norm Testing and Rehabilitation System as the test platform and a wrench as the hand tool. There was an increase in EMG activity in all the muscles at the 45 work surface inclination. As task requirement changes from isokinetic to isotonic, the activation of trapezius (8%), anterior deltoid (1.8%), triceps (4%), and biceps (5%) all showed some significant increase, while the activation of the posterior deltoid (2%), brachioradialis (0.6%), and flexor digitorium (0.3%) showed significant decrease. As expected with most turning tasks involving the hand, elbow flexion was more pronounced in both isokinetic and isotonic tasks. Overall, it is recommended that the physical design of industrial workstations involving manual hand tool operation should be designed isotonically at 45° work surface inclination.


2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Applied and Translational Research Track | metropolitan room

DeveloPment oF a cost moDel For material hanDlingPaul Adams, Applied Safety and Ergonomics Inc.The primary objective of a Water Research Foundation-sponsored project was to develop tools to support prevention through design (PtD) initiatives in water utilities. Part of this research involved development of a model to guide decision making for moving powders, liquids and objects. A base model was developed that incorporates ergonomics and safety design guidelines. This model categorized alternate approaches according to facility features, conveyance equipment, and ergonomic risk factors. Specifically, it identified and categorized features and attributes that affect injury risk and ongoing operating costs. Recognizing the importance of cost-benefit analysis in driving PtD decisions, the researchers developed a second model for estimating the ongoing operating costs for competing material handling methods. The two models were tested in the field and found to be easy to use once component cost data were gathered. Engineers liked the imbedded ergonomic and safety criteria that they could translate into specifications, and facility planners were excited about finally having a robust, objective cost model for comparing alternatives. Safety leaders liked having a tool that drove both engineers and business leaders toward inherently safer designs. In this session, the models will be presented, along with a discussion of challenges faced by the researchers.

2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Ergonomics Programs Track | monet room

ergo Program metrics: measure & communicate your successMelissa Afterman and Jeannie Iverson, VSI Risk Management & Ergonomics Inc.Whether you are hired as a consultant or you are an in-house employee responsible for your ergonomics program, success is important and needs to be measured. This presentation shares the metrics tracking model of two different ergonomics programs. We will highlight specific categories of metrics, explain how to use standard computer programs like Excel and google Docs to track and calculate data, and show ways to present results to stakeholders or clients visually.

2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Environmental Services Track | Miro Room

hoW uc ergonomists evaluateD FooD service Workers anD DeveloPeD inJury reDuction strategiesBrian MacDonald, University of California Santa CruzFrom 2011 to 2012, University of California Santa Cruz ergonomists did an assessment on dining/food service workers, one of the organization’s top high risk occupations, to develop injury reduction strategies. Various approaches were used to meet the project objectives: developing a project charter; evaluating injury data and reading applicable research studies; using conference calls and in-person meetings; developing and implementing questionnaires; dividing the project team into smaller two- to three-person task groups; or writing reference

documents. Reference documents include best practice bulletins, recommended product sheets and design guidelines for new construction and existing building renovations. This project applied these processes that can help guide future ergonomics teams working in large complex organizations. This presentation will describe how the processes were applied successfully to reduce ergonomics-related risks to this group.

2:30 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Design, Product Design and Evaluation and Modeling Track | morocco room

leaDers in ergonomics unite: aDvancing ergonomics technology DeveloPment through collaBorationPatty Racco, Ford Motor CompanyAs industries continue to recognize the speed and cost benefits of designing in the digital domain, digital human models are used to substitute for real people when evaluating ergonomics and human factors issues. This transformation away from reliance on subject trials with physical prototypes to virtual environments enables much faster and broader ergonomic evaluation at every design stage. It also represents challenges for the technology. In 2010, the not-for-profit U.S. Council for Automotive Research (USCAR) cooperative comprising Chrysler, Ford and General Motors embarked on a campaign to accelerate the evolution of digital human models. workshops with companies from a broad spectrum of users from various industries revealed common digital human modeling enhancement needs. Together with a DHM software publisher, projects were identified to accelerate feature development and incorporate the latest research findings. Areas of impact included the advancement of human performance tools, posture prediction, motion capture flexibility and simulation creation. Boeing, Caterpillar and LEAR joined the USCAR members and the software supplier to scope and sponsor the work. To date, approximately three-fourths of the effort has been completed. This presentation highlights the significant value the participants are gaining through this collaborative project, including sharing of experiences and shaping of the DHm toolset to support their workflows. Learn about their journey as they have pushed the advancement and use of digital human models.



3:30 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. | Design, Product Design and Evaluation and modeling Track | metropolitan room

unDer Wing sanDing system uPDateJohn Amell, The Boeing CompanyThis presentation will discuss an update to the 2011 presentation on the development of a sanding system using the Equipois Zero-G arm to provide the upward force required to remove paint from an overhead surface. It can be used for sanding overhead surfaces such as the belly or underside of aircraft wings. I will discuss the vibration measurement outcome and production efficiency. Working overhead is one of the most physically demanding positions for people. This presentation will focus on the overhead work that is performed at Everett Paint Hangars sanding the underside of wings. The design of a palm sander forces the wrist into full extension when used to sand a horizontal surface from underneath. Add the vibration that is inherent in a palm sander plus the shoulder force required to press the sander onto the surface and the results are discomfort leading to injury. The painters are also standing on a slanted grate while performing this work, adding stress to their knees and ankles. The Zero-G arm was adapted from the Hollywood SteadiCam technology used to stabilize movie cameras. It consists of mechanical springs and structural components only. It uses no electrical or hydraulic power and can exert up to 20 lbs. of upward force. The arm is attached to a stand that is strapped to the sloped metal grated wing stand common in aircraft paint facilities. The wing stand is sloped to match the angle of the wing. The system employs a standard six-inch random orbital sander attached to the Zero-G arm using a gimbal mount giving freedom of movement to manipulate the sander. A weight attached to the bottom of the gimbal is used to stabilize the system.

3:30 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. | Ergonomics Programs Track | monet room

aramark’s strategies For targeteD exPosure controlPatrick Davey, ARAMARK, and Deepesh Desai, Humantech Inc.This session will provide methods for planning, deploying and maintaining an ergonomics process in a nontraditional workplace. Key leanings and best practices related to starting an ergonomics initiative within the food and custodial service industries will be shared. Real-world examples and case studies from ARAMARK’s diverse work environments will be showcased. Topics of discussion will include:

• Strategies for management support and sponsorship• Ergonomic risk assessment methods for nonstandard jobs• Steps to establish a targeted ergonomics improvement process• Challenges around deployment in multisite operations• The value of branding the ergonomics program and message• The benefits of using spotlight communications• Key successes and future opportunities

3:30 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. | Environmental Services Track | Miro Room

assessment oF a university’s carPentry, custoDial anD grounDs maintenance staFFMelissa Afterman and Amy Brown, VSI Risk Management & Ergonomics Inc.This case study presents the ergonomics assessment of the custodial, carpentry and grounds maintenance staff at a university campus. The on-site interviews and evaluation spanned several

days and a 48-page report was created along with work activity analyses for each job. During this presentation we will share the risks and recommendations for the common and high-risk tasks performed by the custodians (in restrooms, classrooms and dorms), carpenters (around campus and in the workshop) and grounds maintenance crews (litter pick-up, landscaping, power spraying, turf maintenance, etc.). We will also share the documents created for use by physicians during the return-to-work process.

3:30 p.m. – 3:55 p.m. | Applied and Translational Research Track | morocco room

eFFectiveness oF knee PaDs With Built-in seat on contact Pressure anD muscle activityKevin Wright, Jonathan Braun and Dan Anton, Eastern Washington UniversityWork-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are common among occupations that require kneeling such as construction or grocery work. Kneeling can put excessive contact pressure on the knees and requires static muscle contractions that can lead to MSDs. A new type of kneepad, the Kraft Seat (KS), has a built-in seat and rigid plastic shin guards that extend down each leg. The purpose of this study was to compare knee contact pressure and lower extremity and low back muscle activity between no kneepads (NKP), traditional kneepads (TKP), and the KS. Twelve subjects performed a cone-placing task while kneeling in each condition. Muscle activity of muscles in the front of the lower leg, the hamstrings, and the low back, and contact pressure on both knees were measured. KS significantly reduced muscle activity in the back and lower leg muscles compared to NKP. KS significantly reduced muscle activity in the hamstrings when compared to TKP. KS significantly reduced right knee contact pressure when compared to NKP. The KS exhibits promising results for reducing muscle activity and contact pressure. The ability to use the built-in seat was not investigated but may provide further reduction in msDs.

3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. | roundtable Track | madrid room

healthcare ergonomics: BeyonD saFe Patient hanDlingSusan Murphey, Essential WorkWellnessTechnological and workflow changes have dramatically changed the healthcare work environment. Safe patient handling legislation has created a template for addressing ergonomic concerns related to patient transfer and positioning in some states, but what about other areas of concern? Can the same process for improvement be applied to building and constructing, implementation of new technology, and other high risk jobs such as in imaging, laboratory and the operating room? Join this lively discussion with healthcare ergonomics experts and others to explore this challenging ergonomics arena.



4 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. | Design, Product Design and Evaluation and Modeling Track | metropolitan room

toWarD the DeveloPment oF a gloBal manikin set For Proactive ergonomics in automotive engineeringMarty Smets, Monica Lynn Haumann Jones and Allison Stephens, Ford Motor CompanyGlobalization of the automotive manufacturing industry has expanded the target worker population and introduced significant diversity given the global difference in race, age and gender distributions. Digital human manikins are used in virtual ergonomic feasibility assessments to evaluate hand clearance, reach and strength. The goal of this presentation is to highlight some of the strategies used to create a manikin set that can be used as a global engineering tool and the obstacles encountered during the process. stature and mass descriptors were derived from an anthropometric database that was synthesized to represent the variability in Ford’s worker sub-populations. Manikins were created in Siemens’s Jack software and customized for Ford’s proactive virtual ergonomics process. strategies for dealing with alignment across global regions are discussed. The successful implementation of a global manikin set was augmented with regional specific manikins that can be used later in the product development path for workstation layout. This case study may prove useful for other global companies by highlighting the process that allows Ford to engineer ergonomics proactively into a manufacturing landscape that spans various global regions with diverse anthropometric distributions.

4 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. | Ergonomics Programs Track | monet room

managing Fleet ergonomics in a large comPanyArnie Neustaetter, Pacific Gas and Electric Co.Vehicle ergonomics includes the human factors of sitting, material handling in and out of vehicles, access to and storage of tools and equipment, and the ability to assess ergonomic risks using an objective assessment tool. This talk will review the elements of a comprehensive vehicle ergonomics process in a large utility (PG&E.) Participants receive an assessment form and training materials they can use in their companies. Topics include safe seating, step, hand-hold and storage specifications. Case studies of ergonomic team vehicle modifications are reviewed. The advantages, disadvantages and alternatives to mounting computers in vehicles will be reviewed. Participants can apply these topics directly to their company fleets.

4 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. | Environmental Services Track | Miro Room

lean ergonomics case stuDy: reDucing the Physical DemanDs anD increasing the ProDuctivity oF a FooD PreP areaJames Rethaber, FIT for WORK LLCIn order to reduce the physical demands and ergonomic risk factors of a food prep area and to improve productivity, proper data collection and analysis must be conducted. The presentation will consist of the steps necessary to quantify objectively the physical demands of the job at pre- and post-implementation stages, as well as assessing the ergonomic risk factors of the job processes. Ergonomic controls as well as the thought process for the consideration of each will be discussed. Based on the results of the food prep area case study, attendees will be able to use/adapt the methodology to fit the needs of their organization/environment in order to reduce ergonomic-related risk factors and improve productivity.

4 p.m. – 4:25 p.m. | Applied and Translational Research Track | Morocco room

PreDicting arm strength With only hanD location anD Force DirectionNicholas LaDelfa and Jim Potvin, McMaster UniversityThe accurate representation of arm strength is an important assumption in current proactive ergonomics software. The goal of this project was to develop a simple tool to predict arm strengths in all force directions. Using a regression approach, we were very successful in predicting strengths in the six primary force directions (pull up, pull down, push forward, pull back, push lateral, push medial), with an average explained variance of 92.5 percent and an RMS error of only 6.5 N (< 1.5 lbs.). The current study evaluates the feasibility of developing a single multidirectional strength equation and if adding arm posture data to the inputs improves strength predictions. When predicting strength in all directions, the first model used only hand location and force direction as inputs. With the inclusion of shoulder and elbow posture data, the predictions were only slightly improved. Considering the good performance of the first model, this approach represents a simple and reliable method that can be used in the field and can easily be integrated into future digital human models for proactive ergonomic assessments.

wednesday, March 20 | 4 p.M.


4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Design, Product Design and Evaluation and Modeling Track | metropolitan room

ergonomic solutions through raPiD PrototyPingChris Shieldsmith and Chase Muncy, Cummins Inc.A fast-paced production environment can present ergonomic risks and challenges very quickly, as manufacturing processes and product specifications continuously change. Addressing these risks can take valuable time and become expensive quickly, especially if an engineering solution is being pursued. Rapid prototyping using fused deposition modeling (FDM) is a solution that has been used at the cummins columbus midrange Engine Plant to implement quickly tooling solutions to ergonomic and manufacturing challenges. In this presentation, you will learn how the site uses FDM to solve ergonomics problems, from the software to the physical equipment that is used to create the prototype. You will also see an example of a real-case scenario where FDM has been used to solve an ergonomic risk in a little more than 12 hours from concept to deployment of a permanent 3-D modeled tool.

4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Ergonomics Programs Track | monet room

hoW your ergonomics Program can loWer Workers’ comPensation costs - a case stuDyKristine Kohn, VSI Risk Management and Ergonomics Inc.Is your ergonomics program lowering the cost of injuries in your workplace? This case study looks at a proactive ergonomics program for an office/call center environment that reduced workers’ compensation costs by 70 percent over a four-year period. Participants in this session will learn how to collect and track critical ergonomics program metrics, how to identify the program’s key stakeholders and their role in reducing costs, and how to gain ergonomics program buy-in at levels of the organization.

4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Environmental Services Track | Miro Room

Better Dishroom Design imProves ProDuctivity anD Decreases inJury riskMallory Lynch, University of California at BerkeleySince 2007, an ergonomist from the University of California at Berkeley has evaluated food service workers in the campus dishrooms, one of Dining’s high risk injury areas. Two of the main risk areas, overreaching to grasp trays on the line and sorting, lifting and transporting silverware have been reduced. Due to an effective partnership of management, dishwashers, ergonomists and the campus design team, the subsequent remodels have decreased injuries in the dishroom. In 2011-2012, the Systemwide Ergonomics Work Group for the University of California did an “Ergonomics Study of Dining Services Positions” with the goal of developing, implementing and evaluating injury reduction strategies. Dishwashing was one of the top five high-risk tasks identified and addressed in the project. One of the strategies to reduce injuries for the dishroom was the further development of design guidelines for new construction and existing buildings.

4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. | Applied and Translational Research Track | Morocco room

a novel aPProach to analyzing comPuter vision synDrome risk Factors: a case stuDy oF control room oPeratorsDavid Antle, EWI Works International Inc.Computer vision syndrome (CVS) has been studied extensively in traditional office workstations. This condition is associated with both ocular and nonocular symptoms that affect the comfort and productivity of users. However, these conditions have not been studied extensively in occupations that have more extensive video display terminal (VDT) exposure. The objective of this study was to investigate CVS symptoms among a group of control room operators and determine whether length of continuous work exposures, frequency of breaks, age and gender have an impact on CVS symptoms. The study involved a total of 100 participants (82 female, 18 male) who completed a survey detailing key demographic information as well as the participants’ perceived ranking of severity for various CVS symptoms. The rankings for symptoms were compiled using a questionnaire developed by the American Optometry Association (2007) to attain a CVS risk score. Mann-Whitney tests for nonparametric independent data revealed significant differences in CVS symptoms and risk scores between the two genders, with females showing greater cVs symptom severity and risk; this justified stratification of data based on gender, similar to approaches taken with research of musculoskeletal disorders. Within the stratified male and female data, Spearman correlations showed that, for females, age does not have an association with CVS symptoms and scores, while age does have significant association with increasing magnitude of CVS symptom severity risk score among males. The analysis also revealed that increased working time and decreases in break frequency have a significant association with CVS symptom severity and risk scores in females, but not for males. Without stratifying the data by gender, none of these risk factors had significant associations with CVS symptoms severity or risk score, and we would not have had sufficient evidence to plan interventions.



8 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. | Featured speaker | metropolitan room

From research to Practice in the Prevention oF musculoskeletal DisorDersPatrick Dempsey, National Institute for Occupational Safety and HealthResearch and practice to prevent work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) have made significant progress over the past few decades, but there remain questions about how best to prevent MSDs and how to minimize the burden of MSDs that do occur. As research and practice have continued to develop, so has the relationship between researchers and practitioners. Inherent in this relationship is tension between the constraints of research and practice. Practitioners often have expectations for time frames that may exceed the time required to develop and carry out research, and researchers often have expectations for the level of expertise and sophistication of proposed ergonomics analysis methods. The situation has parallels with product design when designers and users have different expectations for what and how a product will be used. The Office of Mine Safety & Health Research of the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has a project to develop ergonomics audits for several types of mining operations that will be used to illustrate an approach to research that incorporates practical constraints into the tool development. The approach to building in reliability and validity without adding complexity for the user will be described. Suggestions for developing and evaluating ergonomics audits will be provided.

8 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. | Manufacturing Applications and Case Studies Track | monet room

the Frugal ergonomics engineer comes BackLeonard Walsh, Pratt & WhitneyThe frugal ergonomics engineer returns once again. confronted with trying to make ends meet with little or no budget, yet challenged with trying to make improvements to production or involved in hand-intensive manufacturing processes? Then this session is for you. The frugal engineer combines rather unorthodox lean manufacturing production methods and ergonomic ideals. Frugal does not mean cheap; however it is the best use of resources and materials available. Or mathematically: Problem plus insight and no budget equals increased productivity. A number of new problems and improvements are presented with unique solutions based on “outside your time zone thinking.” See how simple frugal improvements to production machines and hand tools make improvements to manufacturing, the household and daily life.


WorkPlace stress, Personal Factors anD occuPational inJuriesRanjana Mehta, Michigan Technological UniversityThe National Occupational Research Agenda has emphasized the need to investigate relationships between physical, psychological and personal risk factors to reduce the incidence and severity of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. While some studies, including work from our laboratory, suggest detrimental effects of work stress (a psychological risk factor) on impaired muscle function and motor coordination, its contributions in fatigue development have received little attention. Moreover, given the increasing prevalence of obesity and the aging of the American

workforce, it is unclear if stress-related alterations in muscle fatigue are augmented in at-risk workers. We present findings from our lab that focus on stress-related changes in muscle capacity and task performance that are moderated by personal factors. We also discuss potential ergonomics interventions, targeted at stress, obesity, and aging, to reduce risk of workplace injuries.

8 a.m. – 8:25 a.m. | Office Ergonomics Track | Morocco Room

statistical analysis oF chevron’s oFFice ergonomics Program DataSahika Korkmaz, ChevronThe aim of this study was to obtain statistically rigorous results to support and add to our knowledge and Chevron’s office ergonomics program. The data was derived from Chevron’s extensive office ergonomics data set. Data included computer use; break compliance; self-reported discomfort; and recordable incident statistics from approximately 30,000 people around the world. This was the first time all of Chevron’s large data was brought together into a single data set and statistically analyzed. Chevron has one of the best RSI prevention programs in the oil and gas industry. The statistics show that Chevron’s office ergonomics program is working: From 2003 through 2010, Chevron had a 74 percent decrease in companywide RSI rates. The results show that computer use, non-neutral postures, not taking breaks are correlated with having self-reported discomfort. Self-reported discomfort is correlated with being a recordable rsI case. To become a recordable rsI case, there are many other factors that come into play that were not analyzed as part of this study. Chevron has the right tools in place to identify higher risk populations. The office ergonomics program includes an effective combination of RSI awareness training, a consistent process for educating and reinforcing safe work habits, and ergonomics software to help alleviate risks associated with prolonged computer use.

8 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | roundtable Track | madrid room

ergonomics in extremely Physically DemanDing JoBs – Part 2Ben Zavitz, Bath Iron Works/General Dynamics, and Scott Smith, Lockton Insurance BrokersApplying ergonomics in extremely physically demanding work environments requires a different approach than is traditionally used. Physically demanding jobs are jobs at the high end of the ergonomic risk spectrum, often requiring extreme postures, high forces, extreme environments (both mother nature and confined/constraint work spaces), and high levels of repetitive and vibration exposure. Come share your experiences on how to measure and analyze risk factors in these environments. The DMAIC method and lifetime exposure risk factor data will be discussed. Participation in last year’s roundtable is not necessary.

Thursday, March 21 | 8 a.M.


8:30 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. | Manufacturing Applications and Case Studies Track | monet room

Ways to leverage technology in ergonomicsDeepesh Desai, Humantech Inc.with the daily onslaught of new technology coming our way, it’s sometimes difficult to determine a need versus a want. When it comes to business applications, the focus should be on optimizing efficiency and effectiveness. T he field of ergonomics is not an island; like a lot of business processes, it must evolve to take advantage of relevant available technology or risk being left behind as a series of dinosaur checklists, paper-based assessment tools, handwritten measurements and instructor-led trainings. This presentation will focus on how you can use technology to make your ergonomics process better. Specifically, we will share examples of how a few key tools, methods and approaches can accelerate ergonomic risk reduction efforts, optimize resources and yet achieve a global engagement. The presentation will include ergonomics training – instructor-led vs. e-learning – as well as ways to optimize the efficiency and effectiveness of how you can manage ergonomics (software solutions, Web trainings, digital data collection equipment). Whether you are a heavy technology user or prefer the “paper and pencil” model, you will come away with a list of best practices to enhance the level of maturity of your ergonomics process.

8:30 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. | Diverse and Global Workforce Track | Miro Room

ergonomic assessments For sPecial PoPulationsSusan Murphey, Essential WorkWellnessErgonomists are often called upon to provide ergonomics recommendations for workers who fall outside the range of anthropometric averages, as well as those with other special needs such as pregnant women and the elderly. But what about other unique populations of workers such as amputees, vision impaired or those with limb reduction abnormalities? Accommodations to workstations can be made to assist persons with special needs, but it may require some outside-the-box thinking. This presentation will discuss how to approach interventions to assist special needs workers, including those cases where workstations are shared with other workers. We’ll review examples of actual projects and provide food for thought for making a difference in the lives of this unique cross-section of our workforce.

8:30 a.m. – 8:55 a.m. | Office Ergonomics Track | Morocco Room

ergonomics is reasonaBle unDer the aDaAlison Heller-Ono, County of MontereyErgonomics is the relationship (fit) between the human and (work) environment, the tools and materials handled, and the tasks performed. With this broad definition, ergonomics is fundamental to injury prevention, workers’ compensation management and disability management by identifying risk factors that can lead to injury or inhibit productivity and efficiency and solutions to remedy these exposures. The application of ergonomics principles in disability management at work creates a win-win for the disabled employee and employer when applied to the ADA Interactive Process. Ergonomics concepts can also be applied to accessibility in the office, restaurants and other commercial facilities. This presentation will show you the successful partnership ergonomics concepts can provide when identifying reasonable accommodations at work and improving access for individuals with disabilities. Case studies will be presented to demonstrate the relationship of ergonomics to the ADA Title I and III. Participants will leave with resources to assist employers and the disabled with new ways to keep people accessible to work and other venues for years to come.

Thursday, March 21 | 8:30 a.M.


9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Applied and Translational Research Track | metropolitan room

motion tracking For ergonomics - raPiD, PortaBle, anD loW cost?Mark Sena, University of California at BerkeleyMotion tracking is an important tool for ergonomics practitioners. Supported by epidemiology and biomechanics studies, motion tracking provides the quantitative posture data needed for worker capability assessments and job design. New motion tracking developments can soon provide portable, low-cost, and rapid biomechanics analysis in the workplace. The aim of this presentation is to explore the potential of Microsoft Kinect system in full-body motion tracking and its application in ergonomics.

Motion tracking was collected for a volunteer conducting a symmetric lift of a box with OpenNI software and a Microsoft Kinect placed oblique from the subject. Joint location data in 3-D space was interfaced with 3-D Static Strength Prediction Program (3DSSPP) using Matlab. Biomechanics analysis was conducted using OpenNI motion data and inverse-kinematics posture prediction (PPR). Both the OpenNI motion tracking and PPR in 3DSSPP resulted in feasible models of the lift task. Peak back compression was found to be 7000n higher in the opennI skeleton than in the PPR. Back compression loads exceeded the NIOSH action limits in both models. Although further work is needed to refine the Kinect system, preliminary work shows that the Kinect has the potential to provide full-body motion capture for biomechanics analysis.

9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Manufacturing Applications and Case Studies Track | monet room

one-year FolloW-uP case stuDy: ergonomics interventions at a scientiFic sensor manuFacturerMireya Springer and Mike Lampl, Ohio Bureau of Workers’ CompensationLake Shore Cryotonics, an international leader in the development of innovative measurement and control technologies used the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) ergonomics services to evaluate the manufacturing tasks at their facility. The workforce at this plant builds their core products under microscopes. A precise, stressful and skilled operation, the assembly can be tedious and contains a number of ergonomic risk factors that caused an increase in musculoskeletal concerns. The company was also concerned with the manual handling of large components and their aging workforce. Funding from the Ohio BWC Safety Grants Program was used to pay for 67 percent of the total cost of the recommended interventions. The results of the implemented solutions following a one-year period are presented in this case study with impact on the workers’ well-being, the employer’s loss experience, productivity, quality and cost/benefit measures as well as the custom design efforts to their lifting challenges. This information will be useful for other industries that use microscopes and can serve as an example to small manufacturers that are concerned with lifting challenges and their aging population.


is your ergonomics Program reaDy For the Future WorkForce?Johnine Mowatt, ThinkERGO LLCAccording to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, a significant increase in reported cases of obesity and diabetes among adults age 20 and older occurred during 2004 to 2009 nationwide. Similarly, the U.S. Census Bureau forecasts a 54 percent increase in workers age 65 and older staying in the workplace through the year 2020. Many times the symptoms of these illnesses and aging mimic the symptoms of cumulative trauma disorders. They may also be major contributors to injuries considered work-related. This can become frustrating to the practitioner investigating an incident said to have occurred in a job that has been assessed and classified with no quantified risk of injury. As this population increases, the impact on the U.S. workforce and ergonomics programs will be significant. This presentation will discuss the effects of these illnesses on the workforce and offer insight into creating accommodations and managing solutions.

9 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. | Office Ergonomics Track | Morocco Room

a DiFFerent look at sit/stanD Workstations: Why everyone shoulD not Be stanDing?Paula Lewis, EORMOver the last year, we have heard many perspectives about prolonged sitting and the potential hazards it may impose on one’s health. In this presentation, we will look at the various health effects of prolonged standing (both pros and cons) and will include a discussion about the biomechanics of standing and the potential negative impacts it could have on people who stand for prolonged periods of time. We will also review the results of a case study that was performed evaluating the proper use and duration of use of sit/stand workstations.



10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. | Ergonomics Programs Track | metropolitan room

hoW to gain emPloyee anD management Buy-in For ergonomicsSteve Strickland, Gulfstream Aerospace Corp.Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. designs, develops, manufactures, markets, services, and supports the world’s most technologically advanced business jets. This presentation covers how the Composites Product Center’s manufacturing unit in Savannah, Ga., has successfully used a variety of techniques to involve employees, get management buy-in, and improve ergonomics. Techniques include local, cascading system of objectives, goals, strategies and measures for EHS, including ergonomics; employees’ EHS Council with bi-weekly meetings and audits, including ergo walks, by council members and others; refreshment breaks and lunch-and-learns for training; using Your Ideas at Work (YI@W) and daily Gemba walks programs to suggest and implement improvements; e-tools studies and improvements, including EHS programs, activities and results presented by management and employees at composites Product Center’s monthly, all-hands meetings; using a safety management plan with calendar; and employees participating in Gulfstream’s Ergo Core Team and Ergo Fairs and IIE’s Applied Ergonomics Conferences. In summary, these programs drive continuous improvement for ergonomics with employee involvement and management buy-in.

10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. | Design, Product Design and Evaluation and modeling Track | monet room

hoW to avoiD the toP Five ergonomic WorkPlace Design mistakesJosh Kerst, HumantechThis session will help participants learn and share the latest ergonomic design principles with their process and product engineers. You will also learn the principles to consider while establishing ergonomic design guidelines such as using functional anthropometry rather than static anthropometry. Ergonomic design guidelines will be provided that engineers can immediately apply to their current projects and their work environments. Guidelines will be provided for workstation heights and reaches, manual material handling, and hand tools. Additionally, time savings for each design guideline will be quantified and shared.

10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. | Manufacturing Applications and Case Studies Track | miro room

the aPPlication oF virtual assemBly tools to iDentiFy, analyze anD resolve hyBriD Battery oPerations Within the PoWertrain Division oF ForD motor comPanyTodd Beck and Rosaleen Austin, Ford Motor CompanyThe ergonomics process within the Powertrain Division at Ford motor company is fully integrated into the engineering process and design of the engines, transmissions and powertrain components. As a result of increased consumer demand for more fuel efficient and environmentally friendly products, Ford has had to increase jobs per hour of the hybrid battery assembly line at one of its component facilities. A cross-functional team was assembled to evaluate current workstation parameters to identify areas of opportunity to increase jobs per hour (JPH),

based on the increase in demand. The team was able to achieve the increased JPH requirement. Several areas of opportunity were identified that would impact the launch of the product. As a result of this project, Powertrain has implemented numerous process improvements to our virtual assembly process specific to future product design and assessment. Improvements to the process include virtual workstation assessment in its entirety, which includes evaluation of ergonomics, cycle time, material handling and tooling. By incorporating a virtual assessment process that is closed-loop, time sensitive, documented and standardized, the proactive identification of issues enables our teams to assess potential time savings and reduction in ergonomic risk factors.

10 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. | Potpourri Track | morocco room

What’s Driving your Back Pain? reDucing lBP in high-mileage DriversDanielle Vernon, WorkWise Ergonomic ConsultingWhile driving the carpool vehicle may seem like a royal pain in the driver’s seat, it’s nothing compared to the problems faced by high-mileage drivers. Commercial drivers face long-duration, static and awkward postures; poor seating systems; and whole-body vibration that strain the low back on a daily basis. Research shows that low back pain affects nine out of 10 individuals at some time in their lives, that 90 percent of those individuals will experience recurring episodes and that these episodes become more frequent and disabling over time. To understand better why these problems occur and how you can minimize the ergonomics-related risks for low back pain, it is helpful to have a better understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the spine, etiology of low back conditions and common seating system problems. once these factors are understood, it becomes easier to identify the impact of ergonomics-related risk factors on low back structures, postural dysfunction, employee morale and worker productivity. Through this presentation, you will learn how to identify common problems before they cause significant health and financial burdens to both the driver and the employer.

10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | master Track | madrid room

cost JustiFicationCatherine Rae - Lead, Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics; Stephen Jenkins, Cintas; Julie Brazier and Patty Racco, Ford Motor Company; and Ben Zavitz, Bath Iron Works / General DynamicsLearn how to perform cost justifications successfully for your ergonomic projects. Panelists from different corporations and consulting firms will share methods for identifying and quantifying costs and benefits for ergonomics projects. Examples and case studies will be presented to illustrate how cost justification has been done poorly in the past, and in contrast, where it has been done effectively, showing the benefits found in different industries and for different projects.



10:30 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. | Ergonomics Programs Track | metropolitan room

DePloyment oF a gloBal ergonomics initiative at Parker hanniFinMartha Connell, Parker HannifinParker Hannifin is the world’s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of mobile, industrial and aerospace markets. The company employs approximately 60,000 people in 48 countries around the world. The goal of this session is to share lessons learned from Parker’s recent deployment of an enhanced global ergonomics initiative. A clear vision for ergonomic performance was endorsed by the organization’s management, and a plan for implementation at the business unit or facility level was drafted. Guidance materials and tools were developed to support implementation. The session will focus on what a corporate team can do to influence a diverse and decentralized manufacturing organization.

10:30 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. | Design, Product Design and Evaluation and modeling Track | monet room

an ergonomic investigation oF hanD tool Design using resistance-BaseD Pressure sensors anD surFace electromyograPhy to QuantiFy the interaction oF contact Forces anD uPPer-extremity muscle useMichael Porter, Auburn UniversityThe human body has difficulty withstanding continuous exposure to forces that are associated with repetitive activity during tool use. This presentation shares a study aimed at guiding hand tool design using the three ergonomics principles of force, repetition and posture. Various forms of powered hand tools can be found across many industries, but particularly in labor-intensive trades such as construction. Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show the construction industry is among the top five riskiest occupations for developing nonfatal injuries like cumulative trauma disorders. Based on empirical and experimental evidence, ideation and pilot testing led to the creation of four unique prototypes that were evaluated in order to determine their level of ergonomic improvement over existing hand tools. To quantify benefit, a system was developed by our group for the measurement of hand contact force. The system incorporates eight thin-profile pressure-sensitive resistors attached to an athletic glove. The electrical response of these sensors has been found to be linearly correlated with applied force. This glove illustrates the digit-specific contributions to the total hand force produced while gripping hand tools. surface electromyography sensors were included collect data on patterns of muscle use simultaneously. subjects were monitored while performing the simulated installation of sheet-rock panels requiring a wide range of postures. Understanding the interaction of both extrinsic and intrinsic force groups and how they affect long-term fatigue will help provide solutions to the motor redundancy problem. Preliminary evidence indicates inefficiency among upper extremity muscles when working in non-neutral wrist postures. The uncommon grip position used by skilled laborers and mimicked during trials requires unnecessary stabilization from the thumb to maintain proper coupling and exposes users to unsafe levels of stress that lead to tissue damage.

10:30 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. | Manufacturing Applications and Case Studies Track | miro room

interactive simulation oF human Work With ema - neW aPPlications in automotive anD aerosPace inDustriesAdrian Moreno, IMK Automotive Inc.The newly developed software tool EMA (Editor for Manual Work Activities) facilitates digital production planning and ergonomics assessment by providing a more efficient and accurate approach to 3-D human simulation. EMA uses a modular approach for describing human work activities based on “complex operations.” EMA allows you to translate standard work descriptions quickly into sequences of natural movement using highly automated algorithms that were derived from motion recordings of experienced industrial workers. Moreover, EMA includes standard tools for ergonomic evaluation and time analysis such as EAWS (Ergonomic Assessment Worksheet) and MTM (Methods Time Measurement). A study will be presented that proves the objectivity and validity of EMA ergonomic evaluations in comparison to paper-pencil assessments with EAWS. The main focus of this presentation is to demonstrate the functionalities of EMA (live demonstration) and show several showcases of application in the automotive and aerospace industry. These applications will illustrate that EMA considerably reduces the effort for human simulations and enables the user to analyze ergonomic conditions (body posture, action forces, manual load handling) and productivity (walkways and logistics) very precisely.

10:30 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. | Potpourri Track | morocco room

ergonomics anD gas meter WorkWendy Lee, Union GasIncident trending identified a sharp rise in injuries related to wrenching while removing natural gas meters at this utility. This prompted the organization take immediate action to resolve the complex issue. A multifunctional group including front line workers and managers and representatives from multiple support groups was convened to examine the issue and propose changes to eliminate employee injuries related to this work. Three primary issues were identified by this group; high forces related to removing fittings that have been in the field for extended periods; awkward postures related to wrenching at very low heights; and environmental conditions (trees, decks, etc.) leading to awkward postures. Recommendations included implementing a new procedure, standardizing installation height, sourcing specialty tools and developing specialized training. An implementation plan to introduce the changes to field employees throughout multiple locations in the province was also developed. Over the implementation period the design of the meter has also been changed, introducing additional changes to the work process. This presentation will discuss the problem solving strategies utilized, the challenges faced in gaining acceptance of the procedure and tools, and the learning’s realized throughout the process.

Thursday, March 21 | 10:30 a.M.


11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Ergonomics Programs Track | metropolitan room

communication: closing the gaP BetWeen acaDemia anD inDustryBrock Anderson, Gulfstream AerospaceThere is a large gap in the way information is communicated when comparing industrial and academic sectors. gulfstream and companies alike are composed of individuals with many unique yet different skill sets, education levels and interests. With this diversity, it is important to understand how to capture the audience’s attention. Even the most informational lectures, lessons or presentations can be ineffective if the manner in which the information is presented is not comprehendible to the audience. coming straight out of academia, and speaking the language that professors encourage, many first-year ergonomists have not switched gears in the way they present information to others. While maximizing the amount of ergonomics information is constructive, minimizing its difficulty is imperative to engage the audience. Gulfstream strives to reach individuals on multiple levels when it comes to bringing ergonomics awareness by customizing information to fit the needs of the audience.

11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Design, Product Design and Evaluation and modeling Track | monet room

hoW an oPtical Device With DoWnWarDs Prisms can inFluence the BenDing oF the neck anD reDuce comPlaintsJoseph Wouters, TerzetApproximately 65 percent of all dentists have symptoms of problems concerning the muscoskeletal system. within the kinematic chain of fingertip to eyeball rotation, it is impossible for a dentist to work within the limits of health regulation principles while working in an upright sitting position. To influence the eye level, I have done research concerning dentists’ eye rotation and bend of the neck, the interaction between the two and the influence of downward prisms on the eyelevel. For this purpose, specific spectacles have been designed, with a specific inclination to enhance the prismatic effect. The result of the study was a reduction of the eyeball rotation, a neck bend of less than 25 degrees and an evident decline in complaints of the neck and shoulder region. Currently, there are specifically trained optometrists in many European countries who can measure for these kinds of spectacles. They are trained to take into consideration the dentist’s correct posture as well as the correct working distance, thus enabling the spectacles to help dentists (whether they do or do not wear spectacles in everyday life) work at the correct working distance, irrespective of their personal anthropometry. The optometrists use an Ergonomic Optical Measuring Device (EOMD), specifically designed by me, with which the optometrists can simulate the dentist practice in their own workshops, thus being able to measure the correct working distance while assuming the correct upright sitting position.

11 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Manufacturing Applications and Case Studies Track | miro room

creation oF a ProceDural trainer to suPPort manuFacturing ProcessesMatthew Johnston, Design Interactivemany companies rely on engineers to communicate process changes and provide related training to manufacturing workers. This training often takes the form of PowerPoint slides that provide awareness and result in dips in productivity, quality and satisfaction of employees as they do not adequately present material in the appropriate format. The goal of this presentation is to present a case study of how sensory task analysis was used to understand and later target manufacturing changes with appropriate training formats. sensory task analysis was used to understand the requirements of a series of manufacturing tasks and the impact that engineering changes on the development line would have on them. Training materials, including a computer-based procedural trainer, learning assessments and a training effectiveness evaluation, were created in response to this analysis. The selection of training formats, development of the procedural trainer and challenges associated with implementing a training development program will be discussed. Manufacturers will be able to avoid dips in productivity, quality and employee satisfaction following large engineering changes by instituting a process that focuses on delivering training technologies appropriately targeting knowledge, skill and ability requirements of workers.

11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | Potpourri Track | Morocco Room

human Factors For a multinational WorkForce in the oil anD gas inDustryJeanne Curcio, AMEC Oil and Gas AmericasIn the oil and gas industry, the workforce at each installation, whether onshore or offshore, commonly includes a diverse, multinational population. The challenge for human factors professionals in this industry is to ensure that access to equipment for operation, maintenance, and emergency response is provided to meet a potentially wide range of capabilities and anthropometric measures. The effect of these differences on the designs of facilities in three different regions of the world is discussed. while the focus of this paper is on oil and gas operations, the principle of providing safer, usable designs is applicable to any industry in the global marketplace.



aBstract # 1015: an ergonomic stuDy For a Formula sae carThiago Holz Schuler, Karlsruhe University

aBstract # 1027: sense oF coherence moDiFies the eFFect oF WorkloaD on mental healthMasanori Ohta, Yoshiyuki Higuchi and Hisamichi Sugimura, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan

aBstract # 1028: Work aBility oF White-collar Workers is aFFecteD By JoB control, JoB suitaBility, anD sense oF coherence learning oBJectivesYoshiyuki Higuchi, Masanori Ohta and Hisamichi Sugimura, University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan

aBstract # 1031: sense oF coherence moDiFies mental health By JoB strain through the suPPort oF suPervisors anD co-WorkersHisamichi Sugimura, Masanori Ohta and Yoshiyuki Higuchi, University of Occupational Health and Environment, Japan

aBstract # 1055: a stuDy on iPaD usaBility in meDicine anD inDustryAngela Marsalia, Texas A&M Health Science Center

aBstract # 1063: Forming an ergo teamcourtney Edwards, gulfstream Aerospace

aBstract # 1074: Determination oF ProDuction target For timBer cutting Workers as Function oF ergonomic Factors in mountainous terrain in BrazilAmaury Paulo de Souza, Luciano Jose Minette and Ricardo Brandão Cabral Dutra, Federal Universty of Viçosa

aBstract # 1079: eFFects oF virtual keyBoarD conFigurations on muscular activation During Data-entry activitiesBrandon Lin, National Cheng Kung University

aBstract # 1080: a Fatigue moDel to Determine JoB accePtaBility in tasks With comPlex Force histories - a ProoF oF PrinciPleMichael Sonne, Samantha Ebata, Peter Keir and Jim Potvin, McMaster University

aBstract # 1081: ergo green tool - the hyDraulic liFt taBleDhruva Kurmapu, Gulfstream Aerospace

aBstract # 1086: increasing ergonomics eDucation in a Work environmentRachel Blankenship, Gulfstream Aerospace

aBstract # 1098: ergonomists helPing ergonomistsRich Halstead-Nussloch, Southern Polytechnic State University; Ruth Gronde and Don Robinson, Norfolk southern corp.

aBstract # 1108: reDesign oF an ergonomic Device For extraction oF ixtle FiBer (aechmea magDalenae)Lidilia Cruz Rivero and Domingo Pérez Piña, Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Tantoyuca; Jorge Alberto Galvez Choy, Instituto Tecnologico de Ciudad Madero

aBstract # 1112: teaching ergonomics to the aging WorkForceKelly Dumas, Gulfstream Aerospace

aBstract # 1162: ergonomic assessment oF Dental WorkPlacesEliel Soares Orenha, Angelica Cristiane Bulio Soares, Enzo Rosetti and Marcelo de Castro Meneghim, Campinas State University – UNICAMP

Posters will be on display in numerical order in the Exhibit Hall – Trinity Ballroom.

poster sessions


PiPe core Brake-outErgo Cup Booth #230Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Company, Provo, UtahA sand core is cast into the end of each pipe to form the gasket retainer and the interior of the pipe bell. To remove the tough sacrificial core, a 4 lb. hammer is used at 56.2 lbs. force and 532 ft.-lbs. energy per swing, totaling 5,320 ft.-lbs. of human-generated energy per pipe. This task is performed up to 200 times per shift while standing arm’s length from fresh cast 1,400F pipes. By installing an automatic core cutter, the manual hammering to break the core out of the pipe is eliminated.

the crunch testErgo Cup Booth #232Cordis Corporation, Miami Lakes, Fla.The extrusion process at our facility has several critical to quality (CtQ) characteristics for its manufactured components, one of them being no delamination in the product. Delamination is the separation between two coats of material, top and base coat of the catheter unit. No delamination is determined via an in-line test known as the Crunch Test, which requires the line operator to inspect approximately 120 units every two hours during an eight-hour shift. The Crunch Test required the operator to apply 25 lbs. of force on each unit by using a set of pliers. This process is repeated 10 times for each unit and is performed on 10 units every 30 minutes for each lot. The repetitive motion of this test and the force applied created discomfort on the employee due to neck flexion, palm down-forearm pronation, and hand and power grip. The key objective of this project was to implement an effective, reliable and safe way to conduct the Crunch Test and minimize (or eliminate) the ergonomic risk factors stated above.

the enForcersErgo Cup Booth #234Honda of South Carolina Mfg. Inc., Timmonsville, S.C.Installing rubber grommets to parts can be very challenging and stressful on the body. The grommets are tight-fitting rubber insulators used to silence vibration on the all-terrain vehicles. Most models we produce have 10 to 16 sets of grommets. Installing the grommets is a physically demanding procedure creating multiple ergonomic risk factors. Risk factors include static power grip while using a hand tool to install the grommets, sustained wrist flexion and elbow abduction. These risk factors make an uncomfortable work environment for the associates. The Honda of south carolina 2012 Ergo cup entry challenged this same risk and eliminated it in the plastics department by in-house automation. This year the assembly department improved this countermeasure by applying pneumatic grommet pullers to the toolbox lid assembly area.

hanDling lamination solutionErgo Cup Booth #331General Electric, Nogales, MexicoOverall process is to wrap copper or aluminum lamination into a coil. A force of 137 lbs. was required to pull lamination from stock roll. The operator crouched underneath the lamination, causing awkward postures, and repetitive hammering was needed to flatten the coil. A lamination feeder and a cart that supports the weight of material while routing to arbor were created, and the crane use was eliminated. machine controls were changed, enabling the operator to work standing up, and a regulator controls the tension, therefore reducing hammering. The project eliminated ergonomic hazards and reduced set up time by 75 percent.

maintenance PumP sliDe useD to reDuce aWkWarD liFtingErgo Cup Booth #332Johnson & Johnson Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, Rochester, N.Y.A multidiscipline team was used to solve a longstanding issue associated with placing pump motors onto machines that coat film used in medical testing. This team was made up of six associates who perform the work, an engineer, a supervisor, a manager, and an ergonomist who was new to this facility. Through great communications, employee involvement, and teamwork, a high-risk potential task was reduced to low-risk potential using a creative one-of-a-kind solution costing $1,400. The prototype solution worked so well according to the six operators, the team is in the process of purchasing seven additional maintenance pump slides, one for each machine, plus one back-up. Awkward lifting was eliminated by the use of a custom-designed slide that positions the 40-pound pumps in/out of the machines. This pump slide/bridge platform was nicknamed the “scorpion” due to its overall shape and maneuverability.

ciP ProJects leaD to ergonomic risk reDuctionErgo Cup Booth #333Ethicon Endo-Surgery Inc., Cd. Juarez, MexicoThe Xcel lines had a path printing process to print information of the product in the cap. The printing is done by two pieces of equipment because the printing is done in different sides of the cap. One operator ran both machines. We have nine Xcel lines running two shifts so a total of 18 employees were assigned to this task. The path printing equipment had capacity of generating more output but ran at a slower pace because other stations have longer production cycles. It was decided to run the process independently in OPEN, which is a no production area where they lubricate different components used in the line. The key objective of this project was to implement changes to reduce ergonomic risk factors and increase output of the process.

2013 ergo cup finalistsWorkPlace solutions i (team-Driven WorkPlace solutions)


ergonomic solution For the ziPPer rolls set uPErgo Cup Booth #334Johnson & Johnson, ColombiaThe handling of the zipper rolls in the Baby Wipes area used to be performed by operators without any mechanical help. The weight of this packing material fluctuates between 35 and 40 kilos, exposing workers to a high ergonomic and safety risk during the execution of the task, which is manually setting up the roll to the zipper decoiler.

FaBricateD saFety PeDestalsErgo Cup Booth #335Elliott Group, Jeannette, Pa.Throughout the manufacturing of multistage steam turbines, several of our processes involved the use of heavy, cast-iron bottle jacks to secure the unit to the shop floor or a steel pallet. Not only were the jacks cumbersome to move manually, but they created potential hazards for the assemblers. The potential for the bottle jacks to slide out from under the turbine (weighing upwards of 5,500 lbs.) posed a great safety hazard. Our new process employs fabricated pedestals that resemble the production pedestals on which the unit will permanently rest. This has eliminated the bottle jacks hazard completely from the process.

g550 Pylon aircraFt assemBly liFtingErgo Cup Booth #433Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation, Savannah, Ga.The G550 Pylon Assembly is a very large aircraft assembly that required two people to lift and carry 105 pounds in order to load this aircraft assembly onto transportation dollies for travel to our aircraft assembly line. This task was not a very user-friendly operation plus the customer would then have to remove and disassemble this awkward and heavy aircraft assembly. The goal of our team was to make this process easier for all involved.

heavy Duty truck mirror relieF stanchionErgo Cup Booth #435Ford Kentucky Truck Plant, Louisville, Ky.A design change increased the weight of our side mirrors over 300 percent, from 3.7 to 15.2 pounds. operators had to hold the mirror with one hand while routing the wiring into the door before it was secured. This increase in weight was stressful to the operator. In a short amount of time in production, we’ve had several operators report injuries. We trialed several options that would manage the weight increase of the mirror. We finalized on the “Relief Stanchion,” which allows the operator to reduce the weight in hand. The Stanchion was developed, built and installed with in-house resources.

WorkPlace solutions i (team-Driven WorkPlace solutions With internal comPetitions)the cutting eDgeErgo Cup Booth #400Bridgestone, Morrison, Tenn.The final step in the bladder assembly process requires the operator to manually trim the edge of the bladder with a razor blade in order for proper beadfiller to bead set. Teammate input allowed us to identify and correct ergonomics issues and potential safety hazards associated with performing this job task. A new machine was designed that took away the physical component and ergonomic risk that previously existed in this job task.

hooD aDJustment toolErgo Cup Booth #402Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada Inc.After the Toyota RAV4 hood is attached to the vehicle, it often needs to be adjusted to meet quality requirements for body alignment. one team member held the hood up while a second team member used both hands to push it from side to side with up to 70 kilograms of force. Using an in-house developed hood adjustment tool, a single team member can now adjust to specifications using only one hand and minimal force (5 kgf), resulting in improvements to ergonomics, productivity, and quality as well as significant cost savings.

ergo carouselErgo Cup Booth #404Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky Inc., Erlanger, Ky.Each year TMMK Assembly Line 2 team members (TMs) install over 800,000 rocker panels on the Toyota Venza and Camry. Every 15 minutes, a conveyance TM delivers two in-line, rectangular dolly trays loaded with eight rockers each. One 6-foot long rocker panel is installed every 55 seconds along the exterior lower portion of the vehicle. Both dolly handling and line-side part retrieval posed ergonomics-related risks due to high push forces, awkward postures, and high frequency. The conveyance and production TMs working this process embarked on a collaborative project to redesign the dolly from a traditional dolly tray to an innovative, rotating parts carousel. In the process, both ergonomics and productivity were improved, leading to substantial savings.

magnetic hose clamP installation toolErgo Cup Booth #406Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas Inc., San AntonioToyota Motor Manufacturing Texas Inc. (TMMTX) is home to the Toyota Tundra and Tacoma, building 800 to 900 vehicles per day. The Assembly Shop faces many WMSD risks due to upper-extremity force, posture, and repetition. This Shop has focused on reducing hand and wrist injuries, which account for 35 percent of its ergonomics-related injuries. One concern was using traditional, spring-loaded pliers to install hose clamps, resulting in force and awkward wrist postures. Through considerable experimentation, the pliers were magnetized and redesigned to make the task easier and faster, generating significant savings.


“Danimal 3000” Drilling toolErgo Cup Booth #408Bath Iron Works, Bath, MaineDrilling holes in a steel deck of a ship to install countermeasure wash-down nozzles requires a mechanic to kneel on a hard steel deck and hand bevel an area using a high vibratory tool. The process is very labor intensive and introduces a lot of ergonomic and safety concerns. working with employees on their ideas and concepts, a prototype magnetic base drill and counter sinking bit was designed and built in-house. The mechanized solution eliminates the use of a high vibratory tool, reduces kneeling postures by 75 percent, reduces labor hours by 80 percent, improves the quality and accuracy of the holes, and demonstrates an overall ROI of 200 percent.

Fluorescent BulB cartErgo Cup Booth #410Pratt & Whitney - Dallas Distribution Center, Dallas, TexasA fluorescent bulb cart was designed and constructed out of surplus plywood and hardware at a total cost of $20 to be used for transporting new and spent bulbs throughout the 201,000 sq. ft. facility. The cart was created for three purposes: 1) To satisfy a compliance audit Point of Generation (P.O.G.) requirement for the proper storage of used fluorescent bulbs; 2) to transport a large quantity of bulbs, eliminating multiple trips to maintenance area to retrieve new and return spent bulbs to P.O.G. station, thus increasing productivity; and 3) to resolve the ergonomic risk created by the manual transport of large quantities of bulbs and increase ladder safety.

electrical Discharge machining (eDm) Part Processing BoxErgo Cup Booth #412Pratt & Whitney Dallas Airfoil Repair Operations, Grand Prairie, TexasOn a shift-by-shift basis five days per week, Pratt & Whitney Dallas Airfoil Repair Operations (DARO) operators have historically been required to stand for extended periods of time, submerging their gloved hands in Electrical Discharge Machining (EDM) oil or fluid in an ongoing effort to tighten and loosen (part) tooling fixtures. This process and equipment is not new to our industry but rather an antiquated method that improved little for our application over many years. The fact that these machines were designed to submerge the entire tank (part and fixture included) in fluid created ergonomic nightmares. Through the utilization of the Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) and ergonomic tools, safety-minded employees began thinking outside the proverbial EDM box, looking for new and more ergonomically structured improvements across this entire process. The frugal yet undeniably effective project to follow is a testament of employee engagement and ACE in action at Pratt & Whitney.

ttk suB Frame line maniPulatorErgo Cup Booth #414Caterpillar, Grenoble FranceThe current process requires the assembly operator to work in a tight space within the tractor frame. The team determined a high ergonomic risk rating as well as a fall hazard. The team was able to benchmark solutions as well test potential solutions prior to the implementation of a solution. The team was able to significantly reduce the ergonomic risk, fall risk, and cost while increasing cycle time.

Brush strokesErgo Cup Booth #416Honda of America Mfg., Inc., Marysville, OhioProduction associates apply a paint activator to the vehicle body prior to front and rear windshield installation to etch the paint and to help the glass adhere to the body better. Associates dispense this liquid chemical using a bottle with a brush tip and insert two felt flow restrictors into the brush tip to control the chemical flow. Before, associates used a screwdriver to insert the felt flow restrictors, resulting in high hand force exertion and awkward wrist posture. The team built a fixture to make insertion of the felt flow restrictors into the brush tip more ergonomic and safe.

easy Does it 2Ergo Cup Booth #418Honda of South Carolina Mfg. Inc., Timmonsville, S.C.After the ATV fuel tanks are molded, a drilling process is done to open the fuel fill neck and the fuel on/off lever assembly holes. In order to set the fuel tank in the drill machine, metal clamping fixtures must be secured to the fuel tank then placed in the drill machine. When placing the metal clamping fixtures to the tank, the associates must use grip force and pushing forces to close the top clamping fixture and pin assembly measuring at 32 lbs. of force. The lower tank metal fixture is installed with bolts using an air tool. The complete process takes 62 seconds, 50 seconds of the procedure was a manual material handling task. This time was used to attach and detach metal fixtures while other tanks are being drilled in the machine. In addition to the ergonomic risk associated with attaching the clamping fixtures, this procedure was highly repetitive, requiring the associates to flip the fuel tank over numerous times.

the timken tuggerErgo Cup Booth #420Timken Shiloh Plant, Rutherfordton, N.C.We created a unique and specialized mechanical lifting machine capable of reaching into, under, and through machinery and equipment in space-constrained locations for lifting heavy machine components. Previously, these components had to be wrestled out of or into place by a single individual. By doing so, there was a significant risk of MSDs. Its simple innovative design allows it to fold and drop down so that it can move into the same space occupied by a repairman or technician in a kneeling or crouching position. If a man can get to the work, so can the “Timken Tugger.”

ergonomic aDaPter For Drum change aPPlicationErgo Cup Booth #422Goodyear Tire and Rubber, Gadsden, Ala.An off-the-shelf ergonomic cart was modified with a metal shaft to customize it for our application.


Piston comPressor tool reDuces Force, aWkWarD PosturesErgo Cup Booth #424Norfolk Southern, Shaffer’s Crossing, Va.Norfolk Southern has over 4,000 Mechanical employees maintaining 4,200 locomotives at over 100 facilities. The piston and other components contained in a locomotive power assembly must be changed out after a certain amount of locomotive running. The task involved significant force and awkward body postures to push down on a T-handled tool to align/seat the new piston in the refurbished power assembly unit. Employees were concerned about the difficulty of the task. Employees in that department took the initiative to develop a new tool to assist. By testing and constructing a lever and fulcrum type tool, they were able to significantly reduce the force and awkward postures of aligning/seating and pushing down the new piston into the power assembly.

the hiDDen Factory gets DrilleD!Ergo Cup Booth #426Gulfstream Aerospace, Savannah, Ga.Hole preparation for aerospace solid fastener (rivet) installations is a straightforward “industry standard” process. Unfortunately, over the years, this process has been known to be somewhat challenging. Fortunately every mechanic knows how to handle this with a “work-around.” When asked why they use the work-around, the answer has been “because we always do it this way”! challenging these norms and working to break down the hidden factory can significantly reduce ergonomics risk and labor costs. Safety, quality, and cost improvements can be made with the smallest of changes – even if that change is only 0.001 inches.

multi-Pattern exhaust maniFolD stuD install Fixture at clevelanD engineErgo Cup Booth #428Ford Motor Company Cleveland Engine Plant, Brookpark, Dearborn, Mich.Cleveland Engine was presented with build complexity of hand starting six to eight studs for eight different Exhaust Manifold patterns across four stations within a 30-second cycle time over 10-hour shifts. A “Lazy Susan” was developed to present the proper stud pattern fixture to the operator. The operator loads the studs into the fixture; the fixture is positioned to the manifold and all studs are secured at once. When the fixture is replaced, a flashing light indicates the correct fixture to load for the next engine.

articulating motor moverErgo Cup Booth #431PPG, Delaware, OhioThe Articulating Motor Mover is used to remove motors and pumps, as well as set them into place. This results in no manual lifting and allows the task to be done with one employee, rather than two. This employee-driven solution is composed of 100 percent repurposed materials.

From scraPer to shakerErgo Cup Booth #101Bridgestone, Morrison, Tenn.We will be giving a presentation on the problems that existed when manually scraping residual carbon black in our railcars with a hand-held scraper. The new method incorporates an automated railcar shaker that will drastically reduce the “wear and tear” on our teammate’s legs going up and down stairs. This will also eliminate the possibility for an upper body injury caused by the manual scraping of the rail cars.

scissors sharPness testing PlatForm imProves Poultry Processing PerFormanceErgo Cup Booth #103Wolff Industries Inc. - Spartanburg, S.C.Wolff Industries Inc. has partnered with Tyson Foods to develop a scissors sharpness test platform that objectively measures sharpness across the entire cutting profile. Dull scissors are a large contributor to ergonomics issues in processing poultry. Wolff was looking for new and innovative technology to determine if, when, and why our scissors were dull and negatively impacting the processing floor. The tester was developed with the help of multiple Tyson facilities and corporate staff. A six -month trial using this technology was conducted to monitor tool and operator input that impacted scissor sharpness. The results were dramatic.

Fuel Filler PiPe anD canister Filter suBassemBly rackErgo Cup Booth #105Honda Manufacturing of Alabama, Lincoln, Ala.Fuel Filler Pipes and canister Filters are subassembled prior to installation. A rack had to be developed to transport parts to the install point. A transport rack was designed so that part placement and removal is within ergonomic guidelines for posture, reach, and push and pull force. Racks material could not compromise quality, and the parts have to be secure during transport. The final rack is a mailbox-style, which optimizes horizontal reach. Vertical heights were set to prevent awkward posture for placement and removal. The concept was reviewed and approved by Safety and Quality to ensure ergonomics and quality.

Jack the riPPerErgo Cup Booth #107Ethicon Inc. - A Johnson and Johnson Company, St. San Angelo, TexasJack the Ripper is a semi-automated product teardown process specifically designed to eliminate manual teardown of rejected product. Use of this machine reduces ergonomic risk and processing time while maintaining safety and product quality. This semi-automated machine significantly reduced pinch grips, wrist extension and flexion and product damage while salvaging rejected product for reworking. The machine was well-received by all users, provided a 95 percent reduction in existing ergonomic risk, and provided significant cost savings associated with hard and soft costs for injuries and loss of production time.

WorkPlace solutions ii (engineering/ergonomist-Driven WorkPlace solutions)


engine BuilD cart holD DoWnErgo Cup Booth #109Cummins Inc., Jamestown, N.Y.PowerPoint with before and after videos that are edited with graphics. Force values and risks are identified with the job requirements (RULA and EJA).

Durastations™ ProDuction carouselErgo Cup Booth #111GE Energy Management, Haaksbergen, NetherlandsAt GE in Haaksbergen, a compact, four-station, rotating production carousel was developed to produce GE’s robust (max. 100 lbs.) DuraStation™ Electrical Vehicle Chargers. Each workstation is completely adjustable in height and the product can be rotated 360 degrees around the horizontal axis. Assembly operations can be done sitting or standing, on each side of the DuraStation™, without manual lifting or handling the product. The individual height and angle adjustments per workstation create optimal ergonomic assembly conditions for every operator. Building DuraStations™ on this balanced “line” with simplified assembly tasks per station and built-in quality assurance reduced production time by 46 percent.

acB liFting imProvementErgo Cup Booth #113Cummins Power Generation, ChinaCurrently the presentation is in a PowerPoint format. This includes a description with pictures of the problem and the solution while also including a video of the solution in action.

2013 accorD oil seal Plug installationErgo Cup Booth #115Honda of America MFG. Inc., Anna, OhioHonda developed a new four-cylinder engine for the 2013 Accord model. This new engine uses a different method to close or seal the engine block main oil gallery, an oil seal plug. This new oil seal plug requires high thumb insertion forces to set it on the engine block. Our team developed a better method to install this oil seal plug to be ergonomically safe, which also ensures proper setting of the plug into the engine block to reduce the likelihood of oil leaks.

lean reconFiguration though Dmaic roaD maP Process leaDs to ergonomic risk reDuctionErgo Cup Booth #123Ethicon, Cd. Juarez, Chihuahua, MexicoAs part of lean transformation strategy, RL production line was selected as one to be evaluated to identify and reduce different types of waste generated on it. The key objective of this project was to implement practical changes to reduce ergonomic risk factors.

the automateD multiPle sPlitterErgo Cup Booth #125Cordis Corporation, Miami Lakes, Fla.Our facility manufactures components (catheters) that save lives, hence quality is of utmost importance, and with that several inspection requirements become a priority. One of those requirements is zero silver flaking inside the catheter. To be able to determine that, in 2010 the single splitter tool was introduced to the manufacturing floor. The single splitter had a purpose to allow the operator to manually split the catheter in half and conduct a visual inspection on the unit. This manual method of splitting caused significant strain on the operator’s forearm and hand. As a result of the manual splitting task, three LWDC and two OSHA-recordable cases (a total of five recordable cases) were documented, resulting in numerous hours of physical therapy and conservative treatment as well as two surgeries for two out of the five cases. The company incurred approximately $105,500 in medical costs (This did not include employee compensation during lost time.). The key objective of the Automated Multiple Splitter project was to implement an effective, reliable and ergonomic solution that would eliminate the mechanical stress to the arm and hand and shoulder abduction risks that resulted from the single-splitting task.

kaizen ProJect reDuces ergonomic risk anD imProves ProDuction outPutErgo Cup Booth #127Cordis de Mexico, Cd. Juarez, MexicoDuring the kaizen events that are held every month, we have different themes. One of those themes is ergonomics so all the projects in that month are focused on ergonomics topics. one of those projects came from Feeders line. The kaizen was generated from the “assembly rod station” that presented the following ergonomics problems: pinch grip, repetition and wrist extension.

ergonomic solution For the striP-oF-Plastic-Bag Packing areaErgo Cup Booth #129Johnson & Johnson, ColombiaAt the end of the Sanpro lines, a strip of seven towel bags is manually packed; this task consists of a sitting-down worker pushing with one hand the seven packs of towels into the strip of bags. And once the seven packs are into the strip of bags, they go to the next workstation to continue with the process.


rula anDroiD moBile soFtWareErgo Cup Booth #130Nexteer Automotive Plant, Rio Grande do Sul, BrazilPlant 89 was using OWAS to analyze jobs in the plant and wanted to use a tool that provided more in-depth analysis. The plant decided to use RULA; however, the paper version was cumbersome and not easily done on the plant floor. A Plant 89 industrial engineer took the initiative to create a RULA mobile app for Android phones. This resulted in electronic completion of a RULA analysis on the job site, in half the time, with the ability to quickly conduct multiple analyses and email the results.

ergonomic risk reDuction management system moDelErgo Cup Booth #132Ethicon, Cd. Juarez, MexicoThis is a strategic and practical approach to ergonomic risk factor reduction by applying a management system model with the flexibility to fit any organization’s structure and culture. The methodology develops tactical and technical plans by providing effective implementation solutions to the engineering department, ergonomics standards, design guidelines, and documents for program evaluation and review, which supports the medical department for case management purposes.

Jgi emPloyee-FocuseD ergonomic oFFice anD laBoratory WorkstationsErgo Cup Booth #134DOE - Joint Genome Institute, Walnut Creek, Calif.The Department of Energy’s Joint Genome Institute (JGI) uses a team approach while remodeling laboratory and office spaces. JGI’s employees, ergonomist, procurement, and facilities staff collectively identify, order, and install adjustable, comfortable, and safe furniture. Employee-designed furniture was used when remodeling laboratories to accommodate specific ergonomic needs and optimize productivity. Mock-up workstations and different furniture options were tested and rated by employees before purchasing. Electric height-adjustable office and lab furniture as well as height-adjustable lab benches were selected. These ergonomic solutions provide versatility for multi-user desks and lab benches, improve productivity, and reduce facility costs and risks of ergonomic injuries.

early symPtom intervention – aDDressing symPtoms, not inJuriesErgo Cup Booth #231Hyundai Motor Manufacturing, Montgomery, Ala.The automotive industry is a very tough environment on the human body. Hyundai has taken a step in the right direction of preventing cumulative trauma disorders by addressing symptoms instead of injuries. Hyundai will present evidence that addressing CTD symptoms has reduced our CTD cases by eliminating the symptoms of over 90 percent of the team members experiencing cTD symptoms in 2012 alone.

Face-to-Face surveys oF FaB emPloyeesErgo Cup Booth #233Texas Instruments, Dallas and Richardson, TexasLate reporting of ergonomics-related concerns can delay corrective actions, thereby increasing risk of injury. As a proactive measure, a systematic interview system was developed to ensure wafer fab manufacturing employees are working comfortably and efficiently. Employees are surveyed periodically to determine if they are experiencing discomfort or have any ergonomics-related concerns. If so, a request for a detailed ergonomic assessment can be submitted electronically so resolution can be tracked. This system prevents injuries, gives wafer fab employees an opportunity to voice ergonomics-related concerns and is used to measure the effectiveness of the site’s ergonomics program.

Design For ergonomicsErgo Cup Booth #235GE Healthcare – Surgery, Salt Lake City, UtahThe Design for Ergonomics initiative expanded our site ergonomics program to formally and proactively seek out and address manufacturing/service ergonomic risks in new products during the design phase. Our site implemented cultural and operational changes to design ergonomics into the product, where it is often less costly and more effective than downstream, reactive ergo solutions. So far, these practices have been used in two new product launches, resulting in 68 design improvements, a 50 percent reduction in ergonomic injuries, and a 70 percent reduction in assembly time, totaling $920,000 in operational and injury prevention savings.

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3arm america | Booth #2053arm america® covers and solves any need of weight load, for all kind of tools, devices or materials. Manufactured with the highest quality materials, 3arm is able to offer multiple solutions with its wide range of heads and attachments, its lock positioners system and its bigger weigh load capacity keeping the perfect balance and null gravity.

EuroLink, Inc.106 West Ohio Avenuemount Vernon, oH 43050P: (740) 392-1549F: (740) 392-0230www.3armamerica.com/[email protected]

American Society of Safety Engineers | Booth #405Since 1911, the American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) has helped SH&E professionals expand their network, access best practices and real-world solutions, and advance their careers. The 35,000 SH&E professionals who are ASSE members take advantage of targeted content, networking, and education across industries and common interests, including ergonomics, health & wellness, manu-facturing, management and more.

American society of safety Engineers1800 East oakton streetDes Plaines, IL 60018P: (847) 699-2929www.asse.org

Auburn Engineers | Booth #215Auburn Engineers is recognized worldwide for highly practical and creative approaches to ergonomics. Our proprietary, Web-based eTools software is now used for ergonomics analysis, engineering design, program management, job rotation, disability management, work methods, and cost justification. We provide design and man-agement processes, problem analysis and resolution, and quality ergonomics training.

Auburn EngineersPo Drawer 3038Auburn, AL 36831P: (334) [email protected]

Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics | Booth #409BCPE is the premier credentialing organization in ergonomics/human factors/user experience, recognizing more than 1,200 professionals as Certified or Associate Professionals in Ergonomics, Human Factors or User Experience (CPE, CHFP, CUXP, AEP, AHFP, AUXP, CEA). Benefits of BCPE certification include job advancement, increased pay and enhanced marketability. Let BCPE help you distinguish yourself as an ergonomics/human factors/user experience professional.Board of Certification in Professional ErgonomicsPO Box 2811Bellingham, WA 98227P: (888) 856-4685F: (866) 266-8003www.bcpe.org [email protected]

Albion Industries | Booth #102 Albion Industries designs casters and wheels to meet every load requirement and application environment from furniture wheels to industrial casters; including light duty, medium duty or extra heavy duty. more than 1,000 products can ship within 24 hours. need a specific caster we don’t already offer? Our engineers can custom-design casters and wheels to meet your exact specifications. Albion Industries800 n. clark streetAlbion, mI 49224P: (800) 835-8911F: (517) [email protected]

Atlas Ergonomics | Booth #314Atlas serves over 10,000 U.S. cities. We provide physical demands analysis, pre-employment screens, ergonomics software and ser-vices, and on-site injury triage/physical therapy for manufacturing, commercial/public transportation, warehouses, offices, and health-care. We provide a simple total solution especially for large multi-site clients, systems, software, client training, or on-site support.

Atlas Ergonomics13601 Forest Park DriveGrand Haven, MI 49417P: (616) 844-6322F: (616) 844-6326www.atlasergo.com

Beagle I Inc./Barefoot Flooring | Booth #100Beagle I Inc. is a manufacturer of ergonomic, anti-fatigue floor mats that use high quality rubber. Barefoot mats are highly effective safety mats that provide exceptional comfort for people who stand for long periods of time. Barefoot is a recipient of the most number of patents and awards than any other anti-fatigue ergonomic mats.

Beagle I, Inc.202 S. Lake Ave, Ste 230Pasadena, cA 91101P: (213) 229-0830F: (213) 229-0832www.barefoot-flooring.cominfo-barefoot-flooring.com

Cardinus/Omega Health Systems | Booth #304The Cardinus training and risk assessment software for Office Ergo-nomics, materials Handling and Laboratory Ergonomics is used by the world’s most successful companies to decrease administration time and document ROI. Learn how you can evaluate our system for no charge. Visit Booth 304 and you will receive access to an iPhone, Android and Blackberry app with video stretches and education for your employees.

cardinus/omega Health systems325 E. rolling oaks Dr., suite 105Thousand oaks, cA 91361P: (866) 966-3420F: (866) [email protected]

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Contour Design | Booth # 307Contour Design’s mission is to provide evolutionary products that allow people to work safely at their computers. our rollermouse products help eliminate the need to reach for or grip the mouse. roll-erMouse is based on our ergonomic expertise and inspired by users to create ergonomic design with ultra-high precision and quality.

contour Design10 Industrial Drivewindham, nH 03087P: (603) 893-4556 F: (603) [email protected]

Equipois Inc. | Booth #201Equipois’ award winning zeroG® and X-Ar™exoskeletal arm technol-ogy allows workers to maneuver tools and parts as if weightless, with unmatched freedom of motion. Used by some of the world’s top manufacturing companies, zeroG™ and X-Ar® boost productivity, improve quality and reduce workplace injuries.

Equipois Inc.5440 McConnell AvenueLos Angeles, cA 90066P: (310) 736-4240F: (310) 776-4839www.equipoisinc.com

ErgoGenesis LLC | Booth #200ErgoGenesis LLC, manufacturer of BodyBilt ergonomic office seating and ErgoFusion workspace accessories, is the leading company of ergonomic workspace solutions. These product lines reengineer the workplace by minimizing physical stress imposed upon the human body in a computer-oriented workspace. BodyBilt chairs and ErgoFu-sion accessories are superior among other ergonomic products.

Ergogenesis LLcOne BodyBilt PlaceNavasota, TX 77868P: (936) 825-1700F: (800) [email protected]

The Ergonomics Center of North Carolina | Booth #122The Ergonomics Center of North Carolina is a membership-based organization housed in the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University. The Center provides ergonomics consulting, training programs and research for companies throughout the United States and Latin America.

The Ergonomics center of north carolina3701 neil streetraleigh, nc 27607P: (919) 515-2052 F: (919) 515-8156www.TheErgonomicscenter.commcnierney@TheErgonomicsCenter.com

Electro Kinetic Technologies | Booth #323Electro Kinetic Technologies is an innovative company providing ergo-nomic solutions for transporting people and materials within the re-tail, healthcare and material handling industries. We offer a complete line of maintenance free battery powered platform carts, transport chairs, linen carts, medical carts, lifts, tugs and custom carts.

Electro Kinetic TechnologiesW194 N11301 McCormick Drivegermantown, wI 53022P: (262) 250-7740F: (262) [email protected]

ergoCentric Seating Systems | Booth #212Working closely with ergonomists, ergoCentric Seating Systems offers a wide range of aesthetically pleasing task, executive, guest and stack-able seating for the office environment, as well as specialized factory, laboratory, ESD, cleanroom chairs and healthcare seating. Patented and proprietary products distinguish ergoCentric as a leading provider of the highest quality ergonomic seating. ergoCentric Seating Systems275 Superior Blvdmississauga, on, canada L5T 2L6P: (866) 438-3746F: (800) [email protected]

Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment (EASE) Council| Booth # 413The Ergonomic Assist Systems and Equipment (EASE) Council, is a council of MHI and it is made up of material handling equipment and solution providers. We are focused on providing effective ergonomic solutions for the manufacturing, warehousing, distribution, logistics and the supply chain industries. our goal is to help people and compa-nies find quality (sound) ergonomic solutions.

Ease council | mHI8720 Red Oak Blvd.suite 201Charlotte, NC 28173P: (704) 676-1190www.mhi.org/[email protected]

Ergotech Inc. | Booth #206Ergotech Inc. is a designer and manufacturer of innovative ergonomic factory equipment, that helps create a safe and comfortable work en-vironment, while reducing potentials for expensive work injuries. The product line includes multi-directional conveyor rollers, compact bat-tery powered lift/transporters, electric vertical telescopic lift columns and families of multi-axis work positioners for manipulating workloads up to 13,000 lbs.

Ergotech Inc.11 old newtown rdDanbury, cT 06810P: (203) 790-4100P: (877) See-Ergowww.ergotechinc.com

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Ergoweb | Booth #401Ergoweb, “The Place for Ergonomics™” since 1995, is a highly regarded provider in the ergonomics market. We’re known worldwide for our comprehensive website, industry publications, the Job Evaluator Toolbox™ (JET™), Computer Based ergonomics Training (CBeT), profes-sional consulting and training services, and we’ve recently added Ergobuyer LLC, “Products for People™,” and ErgoAdvocate LLC, an Ergonomics Program Management Solution for office ergonomics, to our growing portfolio. Ergoweb1776 Park Avenue, 4-260Park City, UT 84060P: (888) ERGOWEB | (435) 214-4150F: (866) 264-0005

Goldtouch | Booth #308goldtouch is a leading manufacturer of comfortable ergonomic keyboards, mice, keypads, mouse pads and wrist rest accessories and solutions for the home, office, and mobile lifestyle. Our commit-ment to providing cost-effective and high-return solutions drives us to produce computer products that have been engineered to the highest standards of quality. goldtouch1101 Arrow Point DriveBldg. 4, Suite 401cedar Park, TX 78613P: (512) 259-5688F: (512) 259-6599www.goldtouch.com

Humantech Inc. | Booth #223For over 30 years, global companies have relied on Humantech for workplace improvements. By combining the science of ergonomics and our unique 30-Inch View®—where people, work, and environ-ment intersect—we deliver practical solutions that impact safety, quality, and productivity. At Humantech, we believe people make productivity happen. Humantech, Inc.1161 Oak Valley DriveAnn Arbor, mI 48108P: (734) 663-6707F: (734) [email protected]

Industrial Hygiene News | Booth #407Industrial Hygiene News features products and services that help keep employees safe and the company osHA compliant. IHn informs and educates occupational safety and health professionals dealing with workplace safety, emergency response, indoor air quality, as well as ergonomic issues.

Industrial Hygiene news8650 Babcock BoulevardPittsburgh, PA 15237P: (412) 364-5366 | (800) [email protected]

GOErgo | Booth #104GOErgo, the Global Organization of Ergonomics, is a worldwide re-source for the ergonomics profession dedicated solely to the support of the profession and individuals involved with improving workplace performance, quality, sustainability and employee availability.

goErgo3577 Parkway Lanesuite 200norcross, gA 30092P: (770) [email protected]

HealthPostures LLC | Booth #310Our bodies are made to move! HealthPostures is the leader in sit to stand ergonomic products that encourage a dynamic work place. Computer users feel energized and productive when they have the freedom to move while using HealthPostures sit to stand products. HealthPostures’ products are proudly made in the USA.

HealthPostures, LLc14310 Ewing Ave S, Suite 100Burnsville, MN 55306 P: (952) 873-3266F: (952) [email protected]

Impacto Protective Products Inc. | Booth #415Impacto Protective Products Inc. is manufacturer and distributor of specialized ergonomic products aimed to provide worker protection from impact, vibration, cumulative trauma and repetitive strain inju-ries. Our line of Anti-Vibration Air Gloves® features certified protection from Hand/Arm vibration. Other body protection such as Anti-Vibra-tion seat cushions and insoles are also available. Impacto Protective Products Inc.PO Box 524, 40 Dussek StreetBelleville, ON, Canada K8N 5B2P: (613) 966-0062 | (888) 232-0031F: (613) [email protected]

Innovative Office Products | Booth #213Innovative Office Products is the leading manufacturer of ergonomic, space-saving arms and mounts for LCD/LED monitors, laptops and tablet PCs. Our division, Easton Lean Tools™ offers productivity aids for the lean manufacturing environment, reducing worker stress, improv-ing output and safety, and promotes lean manufacturing concepts.

Innovative Office Products100 Kuebler Rd.Easton, PA 18040P: (800) 524-2744F: (610) [email protected]

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Johnson Technologies | Booth #207ERGOBUDDY Therapy Platform Anti-Fatigue Matting featuring newly patented anti-trip technologies for wet and dry areas. Anti-Fatigue footwear insoles featuring a newly patented Ergosert technology which contains the same ergonomic properties as our premium anti-fatigue mats with a two year warranty. Both products are available in EsD. Johnson Technologies2034 Pittway DriveNashville, TN 37207P: (615) 228-1346 | (800) 229-1930F: (615) 228-1519www.ergobuddy.com

Neutral Posture Inc. | Booth #114neutral Posture is the great American small business story. As a rec-ognized ergonomic leader with numerous product and design patents and the only certified Woman-Owned Seating Manufacturer, Neutral Posture is proud to be a top diversity supplier of seating and work-place accessories to the U.S. government and Fortune 500 companies.

neutral Posture Inc.3904 N. Texas AvenueBryan, TX 77803P: (979) 778-0502 | (800) 446-3746F: (979) 778-0408www.neutralposture.com

Posturite | Booth #208A combination of world-leading, innovative products and matchless customer service has helped Posturite become the UK’s leading pro-vider of ergonomic solutions for the workplace. Superb products - like our recently introduced Penguin ambidextrous vertical mouse - and excellent customer service has been fundamental to our growth.

PosturiteThe millBerwick, East Sussex, BN26 6SZP: (+44) 845-345-0010F: (+44) 845-345-0020www.posturite.co.uk/[email protected]

Remedy Interactive Inc. | Booth #423Remedy Interactive Inc., delivers innovative safety software solutions that empower organizations to drive beyond compliance towards healthy and injury-free productive workplaces. Our solutions provide intelligent data analysis to create the insights necessary for achieving highly efficient and impactful safety efforts. Remedy Interactive Inc.1 Harbor Drivesuite #200sausalito, cA 94975P: (415) 332-6433 | (800) 776-5545F: (415) [email protected]

The MotionMonitor | Booth #309Innovative Sports Training Inc. is proud to provide The MotionMoni-tor®, a fully-integrated 3D motion analysis system for use in ergonom-ics applications requiring the measurement and analysis of human movement. Use objective biomechanical data for workplace training using biofeedback conditioning and for workplace ergonomic assess-ment and design. The MotionMonitor3711 North Ravenswood Avenuesuite #150chicago, IL 60613P: (773) 244-6470F: (773) 244-6473www.TheMotionMonitor.com

OccFit Solutions | Booth #306OccFit Solutions is the Rite-Fit to common workplace complaints. Certified fitters travel on-site to educate and measure for custom fit products. Designed to increase worker productivity and decrease work related injuries and the time plus cost associated with these injuries. Products include compression socks, orthotics and custom hearing protection.

OccFit Solutions125 commerce Park rd. suite 105Mooresville, NC 28117P: (704) 799-2873F: (704) 663-4379www.occfitsolutions.com

Power Pusher | Booth #322Power Pusher manufactures a complete line of battery-powered mate-rial handling equipment that includes Power Pusher, Super Pusher, Power Tug and more for moving carts and equipment on wheels or casters. A wide range of attachments and options are available to fit all applications. Custom modifications are also available from the factory.

Power Pusher1425 stagecoach roadshakopee, mn 55379P: (952) 455-8295, ext. [email protected]

Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics | Booth #209Sandalwood is an engineering and ergonomics consulting firm. sandalwood designs and executes strategic programs for manufactur-ers which reduce their work-related risks to quality, productivity and employee health. By providing knowledge, research, technology and resources, Sandalwood supports its clients at the executive level as well as on the factory floor. Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics37500 Enterprise courtFarmington Hills, mI 48331P: (248) 848-9500F: (248) [email protected]

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Spenco Medical Corporation | Booth #211Spenco Medical Corporation was founded in 1967 by Dr. Wayman spence, a renowned footcare specialist. For more than 40 years, Spenco Medical Corporation has focused on innovative product devel-opment and superior service to differentiate itself in the occupational, sports, footcare and medical markets.

Spenco Medical Corporation6301 Imperial Drivewaco, TX 76712P: (254) 772-6000 | (800) 877-3626F: (254) [email protected]

Wellnomics Ltd. | Booth #300Wellnomics Ltd. provides organizations with scalable software solu-tions to streamline their office ergonomics programme. Solutions include Web-based workstation assessment, ergonomics training, plus WorkPace breaks and exercises software. Enabling organizations to identify workplace risk, automate and manage injury prevention programs, create highly effective strategies that lead to risk reduction.

wellnomics LtdLevel 1, 114 Montreal StreetPO Box 31281christchurch, 8444New Zealandwww.wellnomics.com

Working Concepts | Booth #222We design and manufacture ergonomic knee protection and stand-ing mats. Our products are Soft Knees no strap knee pads, Ergokneel Kneeling Mats and Extreme Standing Mats for standing with our pain.

working conceptsPO Box 1345gresham, or 97080P: (503) 663-3374F: (503) [email protected]

university of Michigan | Booth #124Ergonomic job analysis and design software developed by the Univer-sity of michigan center for Ergonomics will be explained and demon-strated. Information will be available about continuing education and academic training opportunities in ergonomics and other occupational health and safety sciences. University of Michigancenter for Ergonomics1205 Beal AvenueAnn Arbor, mI 48109P: (734) 763-2243F: (734) [email protected]

Work in Progress Ergonomics Consulting Inc. | Booth #312Work in Progress Ergonomics Consulting Inc. provides a wide range of ergonomic services, including software packages like BakPak and HandPak for the determination of acceptable limits for manual ma-terials handling and hand intensive tasks. Also, in collaboration with LeadErgonomics, we provide software-based training and assessment methods for your office.

Work in Progress Ergonomics Consulting Inc. 151 Hillcrest AveHamilton, on, canada L8P 2X3P: (905) [email protected]

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Beagle I Inc./Barefoot Flooring 100

Albion Industries 102

goErgo 104

neutral Posture Inc. 114

The Ergonomics center of north carolina

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University of Michigan 124

Ergogenesis LLc 200

Equipois Inc. 201

3 arm america 205

Ergotech Inc. 206

Johnson Technologies 207

Posturite 208

Sandalwood Engineering & Ergonomics

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Spenco Medical Corporation 211

ergoCentric Seating Systems 212

Innovative Office Products 213

Auburn Engineers 215

working concepts 222

Humantech Inc. 223

wellnomics Ltd. 300

cardinus/omega Health systems 304

OccFit Solutions 306

contour Design 307

goldtouch 308

The Motion Monitor 309

Health Postures LLc 310

work in Progress Ergonomics Consulting Inc.

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Atlas Ergonomics 314

Power Pusher 322

Electro Kinetic Technologies 323

Ergoweb 401

American society of safety Engineers

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Industrial Hygiene news 407

Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics

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Ergonomic Assist systems and Equipment (EASE) Council

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Impacto Protective Products Inc. 415

Remedy Interactive Inc. 423

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meet the committee chairs

Teresa Bellingarconference chair

Leadership strategy Team

Gary Orrconference Past chair

Leadership strategy TeamFederal Government

Keynote

Sandra Woolleyconference Incoming chairLeadership strategy Team

Julia AbateProgram

Gary AllreadPre-Conference

workshops

Bill BoydLeadership strategy Team

Student Committee

Marise CarrollInternational Outreach

Deepesh DesaiProgram

Miriam JoffeAlliances &

Co-sponsorships

Meghan KressStudent Committee

Mike Lamplnetworking

D. Darren MacDonaldgoErgo community

Wayne MaynardErgo cup

Tim McGlothlinFederal Government

Kim MonroePre-Conference

workshops

Susan Murpheynetworking

Janet petersonroundtable

Brian Robertscorporate/Large

companies

Paul SchwabFacility Tours

Karl SiegfriedErgo cup

Thomas VargheseFacility Tours

Keith WhiteInternational Outreach

Ben Zavitzroundtable



ConferenCe PresentationsWednesday March 20 1:30 pmLeaders in Ergonomics Unite: Advancing Ergonomics Technology Development through Collaboration

Thursday March 21 10:00 amMaster Track: Cost Justification

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Software solutions for office ergonomicsü Online workstation assessment

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