Applied Industrial Ergonomics Seminars

2-Day Seminar - 2008 Schedule

September 30 – October 1 Ann Arbor, MI

October 7 – 8 Dallas/Fort Worth, TX

October 14 – 15 Orange, CA
October 21 – 22 Chicago, IL
November 11 – 12 Ann Arbor, MI

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. This course is offered in conjunction with Applied Office Ergonomics or Leveraging Ergonomics in your Lean Initiative.

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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

Human performance improvements reduce injuries and increase productivity.
You will be able to project the cost savings of ergonomic improvements.
You will gain hands-on, practical experience improving the workplace.
Checklists and guidelines make it easy to apply the information learned.
You'll have the opportunity to apply newly acquired skills with real-world case studies.
You will gain skills to immediately impact your lean manufacturing initiative.
Humantech's experienced, professional trainers have provided human performance solutions for thousands of companies in virtually every industry.
You'll learn the criteria to make breakthrough improvements in health and safety and productivity.
You'll have ample opportunity to gain knowledge from your peers.
Your satisfaction is guaranteed!

Course Agenda
Day One	Day Two
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Check-in with Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - Noon Introduction to Occupational Ergonomics Human Performance Ergonomics Ergonomics as a business agenda Overview of the assessment tools Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Posture, force, and frequency Types of WMSDs Recognizing Ergonomic Issues The Ergonomics Hit List™ card The Ergonomics Action Form™ Hands-On Exercises Identifying ergonomic issues with the Ergonomics Hit List Identifying ergonomic issues and improvements with the Ergonomics Action Form 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Networking Lunch 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 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. - 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8:30 a.m. - Noon Prioritizing Ergonomic Risks The EASY™ The BEST™ assessment Hands-On Exercises Determining ergonomic priorities with the EASY Calculating a job hazard score with the BEST assessment Manual Material Handling Analysis NIOSH lifting equation Push, pull, carry guidelines Calculating lifting limits with the NIOSH lifting guidelines Determining maximum acceptable push weight with the Psychophysical Guidelines 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Networking Lunch 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Ergonomic Design Guidelines Design basis for human performance Design and build guidelines Static anthropometry data Cost Justifying Ergonomic Improvements Ergonomics and value-added analysis Ergonomics and motion time analysis Cost justifying improvements with the STEP™ methodology Hands-On Exercises Evaluating workstation design with the design and build guidelines Identifying ergonomic improvements

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 12.5 professional development hours through the National Society of Professional Engineers or 1.0 Continuance of Certification (COC) point through the Board of Certified Safety Professionals.

Course Tuition and Payment Method
$795 per person - Applied Industrial Ergonomics (2 Days) $1095 per person - Applied Industrial Ergonomics and Applied Office Ergonomics (3 Days) $1095 per person - Applied Industrial Ergonomics and Leveraging Ergonomics in your Lean Initiative (3 Days)
All checks should be made payable to Humantech in U.S. funds. Or use your American Express, MasterCard, or Visa. 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
Download Seminars Registration Form

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
September 30 – October 1	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 7 – 8	Dallas/Fort Worth, TX: The Historic Stockyards Hotel 109 East Exchange Ave. Fort Worth, TX 76106 Lodging/Transportation: Reservations: (817) 625-6427 Please reference Humantech to obtain the group room rate. Step back in time by stepping into the Stockyards Hotel, the shining star of the Stockyards National Historic District in Fort Worth, Texas is located 35 minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport or 10 minutes from Meacham Field (Municipal Airport).
October 14 – 15	Orange County, CA: Ayres Inn Orange/Anaheim 3737 W. Chapman Ave. Orange, CA 92868 Lodging/Transportation: Reservations: (714) 978-9168 Please reference Humantech to obtain the group room rate. Just off Interstate 5, the Ayres Inn Orange is just minutes from a seemingly endless list of top attractions and business venues.
October 21 – 22	Chicago, IL: Hilton Chicago/Northbrook 2855 Milwaukee Ave Northbrook, IL 60062 Lodging/Transportation: Reservations: (847) 480-7500 Please reference Humantech to obtain the group room rate. The hotel is convenient to Downtown Chicago and just minutes from the O'Hare International Airport. It is located at I-294 and Willow Road near HSBC and Allstate Headquarters.
November 11 – 12	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.