2017 NSC Congress & Expo

Managing Your Ergonomics Program: 5 Mistakes to Avoid "JSE" (Room 234)

27 Sep 17
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tracks: Emerging Issues

The long-term success of a company’s ergonomics program is dependent on a strong foundation established by leadership. Too often, ergonomics programs fail due to lack of a systems approach or appropriate strategy when the business climate and direction change. Failure to demonstrate effective results and ROI from the ergonomics program can lead to loss of credibility by employees and management, as well as wasted resources. Through a series of benchmarking studies, we’ve identified the barriers to – and the opportunities for – successfully managing an ergonomics program and demonstrating its value. In this session, we’ll examine the five most common mistakes made by employers today.