Seminars

This session will provide a proven methodology for identifying and remedying the root causes of problems associated with the development of musculoskeletal disorders. Participants will learn how to complete effective and efficient office ergonomic assessments, highlighting common and uncommon causes contributing to musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). This course emphasizes methods for recognizing, assessing and determining practical solutions for MSD risks. Topics include prioritizing office equipment challenges, selecting appropriate office equipment and accessories to address these challenges, and justifying capital expenditures for workstation and equipment improvements.

Speaker: Don Patten is a certified professional ergonomist with expertise in the physical aspects of applied ergonomics. For over eight years, his work has encompassed ergonomic analysis, job/physical demands analysis, implementation of human performance/productivity improvement measures, and the development and presentation of training courses. He has carried out ergonomic assessments and training programs in a wide variety of work environments, including offices, automotive and aerospace plants, chemical plants, metal refineries, paper and printing facilities, food preparation sites, and hospitals.