ErgoExpo 2019

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

Aging, obesity, deconditioning, disability and drugs are all factors that have combined to result in skyrocketing occupational disability. Dr. Bunch will present a proven, three-prong approach to addressing these trends, involving proper job matching, applying effective ergonomics and improving the psychosocial work environment. The proactive approaches discussed by Dr. Bunch are invaluable and can be applied immediately to create a corporate-wide program that will improve employee safety and engagement, as well as help prevent disability and disability magnification behaviors.