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Practical Ergonomics for Employers |
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Monday, July 17, 2006 |
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Four Points by Sheraton Hyannis Resort, Hyannis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts |
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Summary |
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In this one-day workshop, participants will learn how to perform practical ergonomics evaluations and develop simple, cost effective solutions to reduce or control risk factors. Skills developed will focus on material handling, repetitive hand, intensive, and computer workstations tasks. Medical management including early reporting and rapid response techniques will also be covered. |
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What Will You Accomplish By Attending? |
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At the completion of this seminar, you will be able to: • Identify goals, objectives and successes of ergonomics
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Ronald W. Porter, PT, CEAS, is a recognized expert in the field of Occupational Safety and Health, and Ergonomics. In the past 20 years, since becoming Director of the Back School of Atlanta, in Atlanta, Georgia, he has instructed over 500 workshops and seminars on Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention and Ergonomics Awareness to physical and occupational therapists, medical doctors, occupational health nurses, and industrial health and safety professionals. Mr. Porter has worked with over 200 industries, including, E.I. Du Pont, Shell Oil, International Paper, Cingular Wireless, and the United States Navy, on development and implementation of ergonomics programs for individual plant sites and corporate-wide. He frequently speaks at various safety and health association conferences. Mr. Porter received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville and his Graduate Degree in Physical Therapy from Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association and the American Society of Safety Engineers. |
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Tuition |
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| The $395 tuition includes a continental breakfast, lunch with faculty, a workshop manual not available elsewhere, and a dynamic learning experience. Click here for registration information. |
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Continuing Education Information |
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Click here for Continuing Education Information. |
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Monday, July 17, 2006 |
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7:30 - 8:00 Registration and Continental Breakfast 8:00 - 9:00 Introduction: Why Do We Need Ergonomics? • What ergonomics programs can accomplish • Goals and objectives of ergonomic programs 9:00 - 10:00 OSHA Standards/ Guidelines for Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders • OSHA standards pertaining to ergonomics and injury prevention • NIOSH research on ergonomics and injury prevention 10:00 - 10:15 Break and Networking Opportunity 10:15 - 11:15 Job Hazard Analysis • The correct elements and sequence of a jobsite
ergonomics analysis 11:15 - 12:00 Jobsite (Ergonomics) Analysis: Practical Application • Industrial assessments• Office assessments • Generating a written program 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch (Provided with faculty) 1:00 - 2:30 Hazard Reduction and Control • Approaches to reduce or prevent musculoskeletal disorders• Written reports • Risk factor management • Developing a written program for risk reduction 2:30 - 2:45 Break and Networking Opportunity 2:45 - 3:30 Musculoskeletal Disorder Medical Management • Appropriate and inappropriate medical management programs for musculoskeletal disorders 3:30 - 5:00 Training Your Employees • Education programs• Body mechanics and lifting • Posture-sitting, standing & sleeping • Fitness & exercise programs • Demonstrations |
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