Practical Ergonomics for Employers

Monday, July 17, 2006

Four Points by Sheraton Hyannis Resort, Hyannis, Cape Cod, Massachusetts

Summary

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.

What Will You Accomplish By Attending?

At the completion of this seminar, you will be able to:

� Identify goals, objectives and successes of ergonomics programs.
� Explain OSHA standards and NIOSH research pertaining to ergonomics and injury prevention.
� Explain the correct elements and sequence of jobsite/task (ergonomics) analysis for identifying risk factors for musculoskeletal disorders.
� Identify participants knowledge and understanding of jobsite (ergonomics) analysis and determine
their ability to generate a written program.
� Explain skills in jobsite (ergonomics) analysis, risk factor management/control and development of written programs for risk reduction.
� Explain an appropriate medical management program for musculoskeletal disorders.
� Explain selection, development and implementation of educational programs.
� Identify and practice good and bad body mechanics and posture.
� Demonstrate, practice and review fitness and exercise programs.

Distinguished Faculty

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.

Tuition

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Schedule

Monday, July 17, 2006