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Coffee Available (Room Foyer)

20 Aug 19
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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WS1 | Truly Powerful Presentations - Making Ergonomics Pop! (Room Versailles 3-4)

20 Aug 19
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Michael S. Melnik MS, OTR
Mr. Melnik has conducted thousands of presentations in front of more than half a million participants around the world. In this workshop, he will s... More...

WS2 | Review of Clinical Anatomy and Biomechanics Underlying Ergonomics (Room Champagne 2)

20 Aug 19
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Trevor Bardarson PT, OCS, CBES, CSCS
Get a comprehensive review of the underlying anatomy impacted by common ergonomic problems and the associated, and often predictable, symptoms and ... More...

WS3 | Understanding Total Worker Health (Room Versailles 1-2)

20 Aug 19
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Drew Bossen PT, MBA ; Kris Corbett ; Tony Silva CPE
NIOSH has placed an emphasis on Total Worker Health®, a policy that advances worker well-being by integrating protection from work-related heal... More...

WS4 | Industrial Ergonomics 101: The Evolution of Ergonomics Job Analysis (Room Champagne 3-4)

20 Aug 19
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Kent Hatcher MS, CPE
Designed for those who are new to, or need a refresher in, ergonomics, this workshop will provide you with the necessary tools to kick-start or rev... More...

WS5 | BCPE Application and Exam Prep (Room Champagne 1)

20 Aug 19
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Rachel Michael MS, CPE, CHSP
Have you ever considered becoming a professionally certified ergonomist? Have you wondered how your education and experience qualify or what educat... More...

WS10 | Assessing Equipment Ergonomics at Duke Health (Room Versailles 3-4)

20 Aug 19
1:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Tamara James CPE, CSPHP ; Jennifer McIlvaine PT, MSPT, CSPHP ; Marissa Pentico MS, OT/L, CPE
This interactive workshop will have participant groups work through the process Duke Health uses to evaluate tools and equipment to determine if th... More...

WS6 | Environmental Health and Safety: Smart Investment or Unnecessary Costs? (Room Versailles 1-2)

20 Aug 19
1:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Johnnie Banks CFEI ; Samuel Oyewole PhD
Every year, some 2.3 million people around the world are killed due to work-related accidents or diseases. Dr. Oyewole will discuss ways these trag... More...

WS7 | Office Ergonomics Expert Panel: Tomorrow’s Technology Challenges and Solutions (Room Champagne 3-4)

20 Aug 19
1:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Diana Glattly AEP ; Ann Mandt Hall ; Alan Hedge PhD, CPE, CErgHF ; Jonathan Puleio MS, CPE
This panel of experts will offer insights on which technologies are impacting the design of the office of the future, and share what their experien... More...

WS8 | Using ISO 45001 as a Frame for Ergonomics Program Success and Sustainability (Room Champagne 1)

20 Aug 19
1:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Elise Condie ; Kate Field
The British Standards Institute (BSI) assists clients with new ISO 45001 certification, as well as with migrating to ISO 45001 from other standards... More...

WS9 | Wearable Sensor Use in the Workplace (Room Champagne 2)

20 Aug 19
1:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Matthew Marino MS, CPE
The technology behind wearable sensors is improving, and they are quickly becoming an effective tool for ergonomics and human factors practitioners... More...

KEY1 | Comfort in Context: Design Implications for the Future of Seating (Room Champagne 3-4)

20 Aug 19
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Peter Vink
After walking in a forest, your stress hormones are lower compared with walking in a city. After sitting on a wooden stool, your office chair may s... More...

HE1 | The Value of Near Misses: Using Quality Variance to Improve Ergonomics & Injury Prevention Programs (Room Champagne 1)

21 Aug 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Healthcare Ergonomics, Aging & Wellness

Speaker(s): Justin Ferrua CEAS ; Janice Fletcher CEAS ; Tony Simmonson CEAS, CIEE
The information on “near misses” reported through UCSD Medical Center’s web-based event-reporting system has proven very valuable... More...

IS1 | Early Intervention and Preventive Care in the Industrial Setting — Demonstrating the Value of Teamwork (Room Versailles 1-2)

21 Aug 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

Speaker(s): Cory Blickenstaff PT, OCS ; Kristen Cederlind OTR/L ; Sherri Silva RN
Georgia Pacific’s Camas Mill in Washington state has established an on-site medical office, combining the expertise of the on-site occupation... More...

MH1 | Lean Ergonomics: Improving Performance and Employee Well-Being (Room Versailles 3-4)

21 Aug 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design

Speaker(s): James Rethaber PhD, CPE
Utilizing published research studies and case studies, Dr. Rethaber will describe pitfalls to avoid and success stories utilizing lean methodol... More...

OF1 | 26,000 Employees Teach Us the Top 5 Things an Office Ergonomics Program MUST Have (Room Champagne 3-4)

21 Aug 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Tony Silva CPE
In last year’s popular session, Mr. Silva discussed the risk factors identified through exhaustive research conducted on 26,469 individuals w... More...

PM1 | Building, Maintaining, and Growing a Successful Ergonomics Program (Room Champagne 2)

21 Aug 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Program Management

Speaker(s): Keith Osborne CEAS
Developing, sustaining and growing an ergonomics program can be a challenging process. Mr. Osborne will help you assess where your program is curre... More...

SS1 | Workplace Design: Creating Environments Where Innovation Thrives (Room Burgundy)

21 Aug 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Melissa Steach Ph.D. Candidate
Following human capital, companies spend more on workplace real estate and design than most any other asset. More than 70% of Millennials cite a gr... More...

KEY2 | The Human—Machine Relationship in the 21st Century (Room Champagne 3-4)

21 Aug 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker(s): John Howard MD
A new relationship between humans and machines is emerging. It is a much more collaborative relationship thanks to the entry of robotic devices wor... More...

Expo Open

21 Aug 19
10:45 AM - 5:00 PM
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HE2 | Addressing the Challenges of SPHM and Home Healthcare Workers (Room Champagne 1)

21 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Healthcare Ergonomics, Aging & Wellness

Speaker(s): Shannon Coulter CEAS, CSPHA
Home healthcare workers are at particularly significant risk of MSD injuries. They mostly work one-to-one with their patients and, unfortunately, a... More...

IS2 | Ergonomics and Safety Compliance: The End, or Just the Beginning? (Room Champagne 3-4)

21 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

Speaker(s): Timothy Pottorff MSIE, CIE, ARM
Is compliance with safety and ergonomics regulations all an organization must do to have a good, safe work environment? Or is achieving regulatory ... More...

MH2 | Guidelines for the Use and Design of Manually Handled Carts (Room Versailles 1-2)

21 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design

Speaker(s): Thomas Albin PE, CPE ; Yohann Printer
Manual material handling tasks are typically complex, and cart handling is no exception; the operator lifts the materials to the cart, starts the c... More...

OF2 | Lessons Learned: Integrating Ergonomics and Disability Management at UCLA (Room Champagne 2)

21 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Cynthia Burt ; Michael Ozamoto
In 2017, the UCLA Ergonomics Program integrated with Disability Management to provide a more seamless return-to-work and accommodation process for ... More...

PM2 | From Foundation to Forefront — Tesla's Ergonomic Integration Into Design and Engineering (Room Versailles 3-4)

21 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Program Management

Speaker(s): Xu Duan ; Akash Shettannavar
Tesla’s mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy through all-electric vehicles, lithium-ion battery energy... More...

SS2 | Growth and Innovation at Amazon (Room Burgundy)

21 Aug 19
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Speaker(s): Jane Bourke
Amazon’s vision is to be Earth’s most customer-centric company where customers can find anything they want to buy online. Amazon not on... More...

HE3 | Ergonomic Programs for Surgeons and Lab Workers (Room Versailles 3-4)

21 Aug 19
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Healthcare Ergonomics, Aging & Wellness

Speaker(s): Marissa Pentico MS, OT/L, CPE
Because of the nature of their work, surgeons and lab workers face unique ergonomic risks. Learn how Duke’s ergonomics programs specifically ... More...

IS3 | Selling Ergonomics by Optimizing Systems-Level Performance (Room Champagne 1)

21 Aug 19
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

Speaker(s): James Rethaber PhD, CPE
There seems to be a trend among ergonomics practitioners today to look only at certain aspects of ergonomics, i.e., microergonomics. Dr. Rethaber p... More...

MH3 | Occupational Exoskeletons in the Hierarchy of Controls (Room Versailles 1-2)

21 Aug 19
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design

Speaker(s): Matthew Marino MS, CPE
Because they don’t have a clear understanding of the potential benefits and pitfalls of exoskeletons, many companies are putting them to use ... More...

OF3 | Making Virtual a Reality: Reducing Costs and Improving Outcomes With Virtual Ergonomics (Room Champagne 3-4)

21 Aug 19
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Julie Landis DPT, CEES, CEAS
Explore two case studies in which the implementation of a virtual ergonomics program both improved employee health and saved companies money. In th... More...

PM3 | On-Site Early Intervention Programs — Understanding How and Why It Works at Tennant Company (Room Champagne 2)

21 Aug 19
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Program Management

Speaker(s): Melissa Gill DPT ; Casey Philipp
Since 2017, Tennant Company has provided on-site early intervention for work- and nonwork-related musculoskeletal issues. Dr. Gill and Ms. Phi... More...

SS3 | Functional Wellness: How Posture & Movement Help Workers Thrive (Room Burgundy)

21 Aug 19
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM
Speaker(s): Mark Vettraino
Happy, healthy workers need the right tools to complete their jobs safely and efficiently to reach both individual and company goals. It’s ti... More...

HE4 | Participatory Ergonomics Within Kaiser Permanente Health System (Room Champagne 2)

21 Aug 19
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Healthcare Ergonomics, Aging & Wellness

Speaker(s): Elise Condie
Based on the understanding that a worker is the expert on his or her job, participatory ergonomics programs seek to actively and directly engage wo... More...

IS4 | Super-Ergonomics-Mind: Big Data Delivers Better Information and Smarter Solutions (Room Versailles 1-2)

21 Aug 19
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

Speaker(s): Jeff Sanford MHK, CPE
Big data and emerging technologies combine to give visibility to the need for addressing MSDs, provide an aggregation of information and translate ... More...

MH4 | Optimal Selection of Casters and Wheels for Forklift-Free Environments (Room Versailles 3-4)

21 Aug 19
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design

Speaker(s): Robert Jorden
As more facilities move to forklift-free environments, the challenge becomes how to design material delivery solutions that are rugged enough for h... More...

OF4 | Visual Ergonomics: The Eyes Have It (Room Champagne 3-4)

21 Aug 19
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Jeffrey Anshel OD
Our eyes are in constant use every waking minute of every day. And today, more and more tasks are done at a close viewing distance and under a vari... More...

PM4 | Mercury Marine: How to Hire Effectively Into 300 Different Jobs (Room Champagne 1)

21 Aug 19
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Program Management

Speaker(s): Drew Bossen PT, MBA ; Nick Menke ATC, CSCS
An increasing number of companies are using post-offer, pre-employment physical function screenings to ensure that job applicants are a good match ... More...

HE5 | New Ergonomic Insights Inform Strategies for Fatigue Risk Management (Room Champagne 3-4)

22 Aug 19
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: Healthcare Ergonomics, Aging & Wellness

Speaker(s): Mike Harnett ; Kevin Lombardo ; Kirsten Ross
Fatigue is an ever-present factor in the modern workplace, leading to costly injuries, reductions in worker productivity and morale, and a $77 bill... More...

IS5 | Industrial-Grade Wearables: The Future of Ergonomic Risk Assessments (Room Champagne 2)

22 Aug 19
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

Speaker(s): Gisele Sirot
While wearable technology has become relatively commonplace on our wrists — think FitBit and Apple Watch — industrial-grade wearables, ... More...

MH5 | Bio-Ergo Assessments, Clinical Algorithms and Coaching: Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Better EH&S Outcomes (Room Champagne 1)

22 Aug 19
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design

Speaker(s): Anthony Harris MD, MBA, MPH ; Nick Magana
Working together, occupational medicine clinicians, certified athletic trainers, physical therapists, employees and ergonomics professionals ca... More...

OF5 | Analyzing, Digitizing and Globalizing Your Ergonomics Program — A Case Study With Airbnb (Room Versailles 1-2)

22 Aug 19
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Andrew Blumenfeld BA, MA ; Vivienne Fleischer BM, CEAS ; Matt Lowe BS, CSP
Whether your organization is expanding its employee population in one site, has multiple campuses or is growing globally, you are likely faced with... More...

PM5 | Show Me the Money: How Real Companies Have Demonstrated a Return on Investment for Ergonomics (Room Versailles 3-4)

22 Aug 19
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM

Tracks: Program Management

Speaker(s): Mike Hoonhorst CPE
Even though many employers are focusing on their ergonomics programs to address substantial losses resulting from MSDs in the workplace, ergonomics... More...

SS4 | We Bought them the Equipment, Now What?: Where Workers Safety Intersects Patient Safety (Room Burgundy)

22 Aug 19
8:15 AM - 9:15 AM
Speaker(s): Guy Fragala ; Gail Powell-Cope ; Stephanie Radawiec
Safely mobilizing men and women who are hospitalized will result in reduced caregiver musculoskeletal injuries, improved patient recovery, and lowe... More...

Expo Open

22 Aug 19
9:15 AM - 1:45 PM
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KEY3 | Building an Ergonomics Program at Wegmans (Room Champagne 3-4)

22 Aug 19
10:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Speaker(s): Nancy Laurie PhD, CPE
Dr. Laurie will speak on her experiences, success and challenges at Wegmans, specifically focusing on moving its ergonomics program from a reactive... More...

HE6 | Safe Patient Handling and Mobilization: The Intersection of Staff and Patient Safety (Room Champagne 1)

22 Aug 19
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Healthcare Ergonomics, Aging & Wellness

Speaker(s): Tamara James CPE, CSPHP
Early mobilization protocols can greatly benefit patients’ ability to heal and return to health. To safely meet these objectives, it is cruci... More...

IS6 | Prevention Through Design: Successes and Challenges (Room Champagne 3-4)

22 Aug 19
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

Speaker(s): Peter Budnick ; Fred Norton CPE, ARM
Prevention through Design (PtD) integrates safety and ergonomics in the planning and design of facilities and work processes, resulting in reduced ... More...

MH6 | Evaluation of Human Motion Tracking Solutions for In-Field Measurements (Room Versailles 3-4)

22 Aug 19
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design

Speaker(s): Joel Cort PhD
While there is great promise for digital-human simulations in ergonomics, this potential has not been met within the automotive industry because of... More...

OF6 | Good Work Design for Diversity and Agility: A Practical Approach (Room Champagne 2)

22 Aug 19
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Sara Pazell BAppSci(OT), MBA, PhD, CPE
Good work design is the process of identifying human opportunities and problems through inquiry and bringing people and teams together to create em... More...

PM6 | Employee-Driven Ergonomics at Delta Air Lines TechOps (Room Versailles 1-2)

22 Aug 19
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Program Management

Speaker(s): Terry Grimes BS, OHST, CHCM ; Michael S. Melnik MS, OTR
Find out how one of the world’s largest airlines transformed its ergonomics program into a powerhouse. Delta’s technical operations div... More...

CANCELED - OF7 | Ergonomics and Inclusive Hiring at Microsoft (Room Champagne 2)

22 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Jen Guadagno
Ergonomics is the study of human abilities, limitations and capabilities. In this session, you will learn how, in addition to incorporating more er... More...

HE7 | Battling Current Societal Trends to Improve Employee Health and Prevent Disability (Room Champagne 3-4)

22 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Healthcare Ergonomics, Aging & Wellness

Speaker(s): Richard Bunch PhD, PT, CBES
Aging, obesity, deconditioning, disability and drugs are all factors that have combined to result in skyrocketing occupational disability. Dr. Bunc... More...

IS7 | Cargill and Wells Lamont: Developing a Partnership to Build a Better Glove (Room Champagne 1)

22 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

Speaker(s): Ted Audia ; David Brodie MS, CPE
Gloves are often considered a simple form of personal protective equipment. An ergonomics challenge with gloves is that they impact dexterity and g... More...

MH7 | Lightweight and Nonrestrictive Soft Exosuits for Improving Human Performance and Preventing Injuries (Room Versailles 3-4)

22 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design

Speaker(s): Ignacio Galiana PhD
Soft exosuits are lightweight systems that feel and move like clothing but are designed to offload strain from the back during physically strenuous... More...

PM7 | General Motors Ergonomics & Manufacturing Engineering: Human Work Station Assessments and Virtual Simulation (Room Versailles 1-2)

22 Aug 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Program Management

Speaker(s): Miguel Gonzalez MHK, CPE
Using virtual assessments and workstation human simulation, GM ergonomists proactively identify and resolve manufacturing issues before prototype a... More...

HE8 | The Road to BCPE Certification (Room Versailles 3-4)

22 Aug 19
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Healthcare Ergonomics, Aging & Wellness

Speaker(s): David Brodie MS, CPE ; Rachel Michael MS, CPE, CHSP
The Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) is dedicated to increasing the recognition of ergonomists by providing a clear pathway... More...

IS8 | A Field Study on the Effects of Shoe Insoles as a Control for Standing Fatigue (Room Champagne 2)

22 Aug 19
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

Speaker(s): Angela Marsalia MSPH, GSP, CPE ; Michael O'Brien MS, CPE
Deep-dive into Texas Instruments’ (TI) field study on the effectiveness of three different shoe insoles for reducing discomfort related to pr... More...

MH8 | Custodial Services Operating System (OS1) and Ergonomics Integration (Room Champagne 1)

22 Aug 19
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design

Speaker(s): Cynthia Rivera CSP, SSH, CEAS 1
A sound understanding of how ergonomics integrates into all work environments can help reduce the number of overexertion-related injuries in the wo... More...

OF8 | Integrating Ergonomic Requirements, Functionality, and Economics in Computer Workstation Design (Room Champagne 3-4)

22 Aug 19
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Kristin Amlie ; Ruby Antonio
Five years ago, the University of California outfitted a new administrative building with 150 new computer workstations. Most of the desks were pin... More...

PM8 | "End to End" Implementation of a Global Ergonomics Program (Room Versailles 1-2)

22 Aug 19
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Program Management

Speaker(s): Shari Arribere OTR/L, CHT, CIE
Ms. Arribere coordinated the rollout and full implementation of a global ergonomics program spanning 58 countries and encompassing 33,000 employees... More...

Certificate of Attendance

23 Aug 19
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Registration (Room Paris Foyer)

23 Aug 19
7:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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HE9 | Applying Endurance Sports Principles to an Ergonomics Program (Room Versailles 1-2)

23 Aug 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Healthcare Ergonomics, Aging & Wellness

Speaker(s): Ann Mandt Hall
Winning an endurance race is about more than who has the youngest and fittest body; it’s about optimizing pace and form so the body is at pea... More...

IS9 | Building a Win-Win Strategy With Ergonomics and Workers' Compensation (Room Champagne 2)

23 Aug 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

Speaker(s): Bonnie Sander MS, CIH, CSP, CAE ; Kristy Schultz MS, CIE
OSHA statistics show that workers’ compensation expenses related to workplace MSDs cost businesses $15 to $20 billion each year. Ms. Schultz ... More...

MH9 | Ergonomics Technology Roundtable — State of the Industry With Video, Motion, Wearables and Exoskeletons (Room Versailles 3-4)

23 Aug 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design

Speaker(s): David Brodie MS, CPE ; Joel Cort PhD ; Ignacio Galiana PhD ; Matthew Marino MS, CPE ; Gisele Sirot
One of the hottest topics in ergonomics is the use of technology in analysis, solution impact, design evaluation and risk reduction. ErgoExpo offer... More...

OF9 | Using Tools to Assess Workstations for Optimal Ergonomics Setup (Room Champagne 3-4)

23 Aug 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Stacy Rozell CSP
There are various tools and methods available for adjusting an office workstation, including computer-based programs, self-assessments and setup wi... More...

PM9 | Ergonomics Education and Programs: A Multidisciplinary Approach to a Multidisciplinary Field (Room Champagne 1)

23 Aug 19
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Program Management

Speaker(s): Melissa Afterman MS-HFE, CPE ; Meg Honan
In academia, the UC Ergo Program provides ergonomics training at UC San Francisco and UC Berkeley to the occupational health nursing, medical resid... More...

KEY4 | Smart Factories Need Smart People! Industry 4.0 and User-Centered Design (Room Champagne 3-4)

23 Aug 19
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker(s): Alan Hedge PhD, CPE, CErgHF
Factories exist to cost-efficiently produce products that people will buy. If the production process is inefficient and ineffective then the f... More...