Applied Industrial Ergonomics

AIE Seminar
2-Day Seminar - 2010 Fall Schedule
September 28 - 29  Ann Arbor, MI
October 26 - 27  Atlanta, GA
November 2 - 3  London, UK*

Achieve dramatic improvements in health and safety and productivity through practical ergonomics solutions. This two-day course provides the tools and resources to make simple and effective ergonomic improvements in the industrial environment. The seminar emphasizes hands-on problem-solving methodologies to recognize, evaluate, and control ergonomic risk.

* For additional information or to register for the London, UK seminar, visit System Concepts website.


Attendees Will Learn To:

  • Explain the application of ergonomics to workstation retrofit and design
  • Evaluate workstations and equipment for good ergonomic design
  • Identify contributing factors to work-related musculoskeletal disorders
  • Accurately apply various ergonomic assessment tools
  • Prioritize ergonomic improvements to maximize return on investment (ROI)

Who Should Attend

Those interested in improving health and safety and productivity will benefit from attending this program, including:
  • Health and Safety professionals
  • Ergonomics committees
  • Facilities and manufacturing engineers

Ten Reasons Why You Should Attend

  1. Human performance improvements reduce injuries and increase productivity.
  2. You will be able to project the cost savings of ergonomic improvements.
  3. You will gain hands-on, practical experience improving the workplace.
  4. Checklists and guidelines make it easy to apply the information learned.
  5. You'll have the opportunity to apply newly acquired skills with real-world case studies.
  6. You will gain skills to immediately impact your lean manufacturing initiative.
  7. Humantech's experienced, professional trainers have provided human performance solutions for thousands of companies in virtually every industry.
  8. You'll learn the criteria to make breakthrough improvements in health and safety and productivity.
  9. You'll have ample opportunity to gain knowledge from your peers.
  10. Your satisfaction is guaranteed!
Course Agenda
Day One Day Two
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Check-in with Continental Breakfast

8:15 a.m. - Noon

Introduction to Occupational Ergonomics
  • The 30-Inch View®
  • Ergonomics as a business agenda
  • Impact of the aging workforce
  • Overview of the assessment tools
Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders
  • Force, frequency, and posture
  • Types of WMSDs
  • Physiology of aging (hearing, vision, cognitive)
Recognizing Ergonomic Issues
  • The Ergonomics Hit List card
  • The Ergonomics Action Form
Hands-On Exercises
  • Identifying ergonomic issues with the Ergonomics Hit List and Ergonomics Action Form
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Networking Lunch

12:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Evaluating Ergonomic Risk Factors
  • Ergonomic risk factors
  • The BRIEF Survey
Hands-on exercises
  • Evaluating ergonomic risk with the BRIEF Survey
8:00 a.m. - 8:15 a.m.
Continental Breakfast

8:30 a.m. - Noon

Prioritizing Ergonomic Risk
  • The BESTspan class="TM">™ assessment
Analyzing Manual Material Handling Tasks
  • NIOSH lifting equation
  • Push, pull, carry guidelines
Hands-on exercises
  • Calculating a job hazard score with the BEST
  • Calculating lifting limits using NIOSH guidelines
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Networking Lunch

12:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Applying Ergonomic Design Guidelines
  • Ergonomic design principles
  • Considering the aging population
  • Key design guidelines
    • Work heights
    • Reaches
    • Tools
    • Strength
    • Manual material handling
Cost Justifying Ergonomic Improvements
  • Ergonomics and value-added analysis
  • Removing waste through ergonomics
  • Cost justifying improvements with the STEP methodology
Hands-On Exercises
  • Applying ergonomic guidelines to workstation designs
Continuing Education Credits

The Applied Industrial Ergonomics course has been pre-approved for 2.0 IH Certification Maintenance points through the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. Upon completion of the course, participants will receive a certificate with the ABIH approval code. The course also meets the criteria for other health and safety certifications through other professional associations such as the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, Institute of Safety and Health Management, and the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics.

Course Tuition and Payment Method
$795 per person - Applied Industrial Ergonomics (2 Days)
$1095 per person - Applied Industrial Ergonomics and Advanced Ergonomic Design Workshop (3 Days)

Course tuition payments can be made with your American Express, MasterCard, or Visa credit cards. Registration and payment must be made before the program date to guarantee attendance.

Cancellations: If you must cancel your registration, please contact Humantech with a written notice at least five business days prior to the seminar for a full refund. Substitutions may be arranged at any time.

To Register
* Register for London, United Kingdom(with System Concepts),click here.
Or
Call the Humantech workshop coordinator at (734) 663-3330 ext. 222, Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. EST
Or
Fax a completed registration form to (734) 663-7747
Or
Mail a completed registration form to:
Humantech, Inc., 1161 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, MI 48108, Attn: Seminar Coordinator
Seminar Location and Lodging
Sept. 28 - 29 Ann Arbor, MI:
Humantech Corporate Office
1161 Oak Valley Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Lodging/Transportation:

Humantech's corporate office is just 15 miles west of Detroit Metropolitan Airport. There are many nearby hotels. For a complete list, visit our nearby hotels. Select Ride offers a shuttle to Ann Arbor hotels. To schedule a ride, call (866) 663-8898.
October 28 - 29 Atlanta, GA:
Georgia Tech Global Learning Center
84 Fifth St. N.W.
Atlanta, GA 30308-1031
404.385.6203

The Georgia Tech Global Learning Center is conveniently located in Midtown Atlanta, which is accessible by the MARTA train.

Lodging/Transportation:

Regency Suites Hotel 975 West Peachtree Street at 10th
Atlanta, GA 30309
Reservations 800.642.3629 | 404-876-5003
Please reference Georgia Tech for a corporate rate of $109/night plus tax.
The Regency Suites is located directly on the Tech Trolley Line, a free shuttle service. Board the trolley on the south side of the Midtown MARTA Station. The trolley's first stop is directly across the street from the Georgia Tech Global Learning Center.
Georgia Tech Hotel 800 Spring St.
Atlanta, GA 30308
Reservations 800.706.2899
The Georgia Tech Hotel is adjacent to the Learning Center. The hotel has limited availability during the week. Call early to book your room.
The Atlanta Airport Shuttle runs every 15 - 20 minutes at Ground Transportation from 7am - 11pm daily. The cost is $12.00 per person one way and $19.00 round trip. There is a pick-up station located at both North and South terminals outside baggage claim.
November 2 - 3 London, UK:
System Concepts
2 Savoy Court
Strand
London WC2R 0EZ
+44 (0)20 7240 3388
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