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Coffee (Room Foyer)

22 Aug 17
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
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Anatomy of an Injury (Room Versailles 3-4)

22 Aug 17
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Mark Vettraino
Dr. Vettraino will start out with a basic anatomy and physiology class that will provide the foundation of a solid ergonomics program. He’ll help y... More...

Ergonomic Programs — Interactive Stories From the Field (Room Champagne 1)

22 Aug 17
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Hank Austin ; Meg Honan ; Thomas Rowell ; Riley Splittstoesser
Establish, lead and champion your corporate ergonomics program! Five experts in the field will explain how it’s done by sharing how their programs ... More...

Job Demands to Ergo Risk Assessment to Return to Work — How It All Fits (Room Champagne 3-4)

22 Aug 17
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Drew Bossen ; Tony Silva CPE
How do you acquire the appropriate information and then implement it properly to ensure the best outcome for the employee? Two experts will show yo... More...

Reducing Manual Materials Handling Injuries — A Prerequisite for World-Class Safety (Room Champagne 2)

22 Aug 17
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Jeffrey Hoyle MS, CPE ; Tim McGlothlin
Lifting. Pushing. Pulling. Holding. Carrying. Each of these manual materials handling (MMH) tasks could lead to overexertion, which is a leading ca... More...

The Mind/Body Connection to Ergonomic Training (Room Versailles 1-2)

22 Aug 17
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Speaker(s): Rochelle Reea
The mind/body connection is the missing component in most ergonomic training, yet very necessary for long-lasting results that carry over to all as... More...

Lunch on Your Own

22 Aug 17
11:30 AM - 1:15 PM
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Advance Your Office With Ergonomics (Room Champagne 3-4)

22 Aug 17
1:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Jerome Congleton
Learn to create the most effective workplace for your employees — regardless of environment. Dr. Congleton will explain the consequences of overloo... More...

Five Steps to a Sustainable Ergonomics Improvement Process (Room Versailles 3-4)

22 Aug 17
1:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Jeff Sanford MHK, CPE
Many companies struggle to establish and sustain an ergonomics improvement process, so they resort to managing it in an ad hoc and ineffective mann... More...

Industrial Ergonomics: Drive the Job Improvement Process (Room Champagne 1)

22 Aug 17
1:15 PM - 3:45 PM

Tracks: Program Management

Speaker(s): Kent Hatcher MS, CPE
Industrial work environments vary from one site to another. There are repetitive assembly environments, non-standard field services and distributio... More...

Integrating Ergonomics to Optimizean Aging Workforce (Room Versailles 1-2)

22 Aug 17
1:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Richard Bunch PhD, PT, CBES
Older workers can be valuable assets to employers. However, age-related changes affecting physical and mental performance need to be accommodated w... More...

Manual Materials Handling Strategies and Design for Ergonomic Success (Room Champagne 2)

22 Aug 17
1:15 PM - 3:45 PM
Speaker(s): Kevin Costello
Designing manual materials handling (MMH) jobs to optimize productivity and reduce ergonomic risks and fatigue is a goal for any warehouse, manufac... More...

Ergonomics by the Letter (Room Champagne 3-4)

22 Aug 17
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Speaker(s): Lance Perry
In his 34-year career, Lance Perry has seen time and time again that in order for a company to be successful, its people must be successful. How a ... More...

Opening Night Reception (Room Expo)

22 Aug 17
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
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Continental Breakfast (Room Foyer)

23 Aug 17
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
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A Comprehensive View of Ergonomics Risk (Room Champagne 3-4)

23 Aug 17
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design

Speaker(s): David Brodie MS, CPE
To achieve the maximum impact on injury and risk reduction within your organization, it is important to understand when and where these risks devel... More...

Applying ISO 45001 to Manage Your Workplace Ergonomics Program (Room Versailles 1-2)

23 Aug 17
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Program Management

Speaker(s): Jeff Sanford MHK, CPE
Most ergonomics programs are modeled after common business processes. The new ISO 45001 safety management system standard provides another excellen... More...

Chronic Pain With an Aging Workforce (Room Champagne 2)

23 Aug 17
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Healthcare Ergonomics, Aging & Wellness

Speaker(s): Kristie Elton ; Kevin Lombardo ; Bill Pace
The workforce is steadily aging. In fact, the percentage of the U.S. workforce between the ages of 55 and 64 is growing faster than any other age g... More...

Large Touchscreens: Are They the Magic Bullet? (Room Versailles 3-4)

23 Aug 17
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Laura Parnell ; Cynthia Purvis Roe
Do large touchscreens improve ease of use, increase productivity and eliminate discomfort? A field study run at a major oil and gas company unveile... More...

Legal Considerations of Pre-Work Screening (Room Champagne 1)

23 Aug 17
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

Speaker(s): Drew Bossen ; Albert Lee
Organizations are increasingly using pre-work screen processes to verify that prospective hires have the physical ability to perform the job. Mr. B... More...

Refreshment Break (Room Foyer)

23 Aug 17
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
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A New Look at the Way We Work: Strategies From NIOSH Total Worker Health® (Room Champagne 3-4)

23 Aug 17
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
Speaker(s): L. Casey Chosewood MD
The concept of work is being redefined faster than most workers can keep up. New technologies, novel exposures and rapidly evolving work demands ar... More...

Networking Lunch (Room Expo)

23 Aug 17
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Building a Sustainable and Successful Safety and Ergonomic Culture (Room Champagne 3-4)

23 Aug 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Program Management

Speaker(s): Michael Gee
Safety and ergonomic interventions are implemented with the best intentions. But there are two keys to success for any program: management and empl... More...

Dyslexia: What Ergonomists Need to Know (Room Champagne 1)

23 Aug 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Healthcare Ergonomics, Aging & Wellness

Speaker(s): Andrew Wood
Dyslexia is a hidden disability with no visible signs or symptoms. There is no cure and individuals do not “grow out of it.” Using data from advanc... More...

How Can I Measure Comfort or Discomfort in My Workplace? (Room Versailles 1-2)

23 Aug 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Scott Openshaw PhD, CPE
With myriad office ergonomics products available, many factors must be considered in choosing the right one for your organization. How do you asses... More...

Move Like Your Life Depends On It … Because It Does (Room Champagne 2)

23 Aug 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

Speaker(s): Michael Contreras ; Jon Torine
Implementing a movement program can decrease injury potential, increase health and improve your company’s bottom line. Here’s your chance to learn ... More...

Reduce Risk and Optimize Performance of Hand-Held Product Use (Room Versailles 3-4)

23 Aug 17
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design

Speaker(s): Kevin Costello
Our hands are our most useful tools at work. And, the tools and products we hold in our hands can either enhance our efficiency or zap our strength... More...

It’s Not Just About the Stretches (Room Champagne 2)

23 Aug 17
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

Speaker(s): Scott Ege PT, MS
Thinking about starting a workplace stretching program? Or perhaps you have one in place that’s just limping along, or worse yet — has already fail... More...

My Aching Back – Changing Perspectives on the Benefits of Sitting (Room Champagne 3-4)

23 Aug 17
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Rani Lueder
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Progression of Wells Fargo’s Office Ergonomics Process — Results (Room Versailles 3-4)

23 Aug 17
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Program Management

Speaker(s): LaQuandra Jones ; Tony Silva CPE
Implementing a sustainable office ergonomics process is especially challenging for a company as large and geographically dispersed as Wells Fargo, ... More...

Stop the MSDs! Incorporate Ergonomic Considerations in GI Clinics (Room Champagne 1)

23 Aug 17
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Healthcare Ergonomics, Aging & Wellness

Speaker(s): Yeu-Li Yeung
Much attention has been focused on patients’ safety during gastroenterological procedures, but the safety of the healthcare workers has been overlo... More...

Upper Extremity Ergonomics Evaluations and Solutions: Case Studies (Room Versailles 1-2)

23 Aug 17
2:15 PM - 3:15 PM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design

Speaker(s): Jeffrey Hoyle MS, CPE
Upper extremity musculoskeletal disorders continue to be a significant burden to individuals, workplaces and economies. But, your ergonomics team c... More...

Refreshment Break & Door Prizes (Room Expo)

23 Aug 17
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
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Another Playing Field: Athletic Trainers as Workplace Injury Prevention Specialists (Room Versailles 3-4)

23 Aug 17
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

Speaker(s): Rajy Abulhosn ; Daniel Nevarez
Employees are at risk when they are not adequately conditioned to perform physically demanding jobs or when they return to work following an injury... More...

Case Study in Stand-Capable Desk Use — Problems and Solutions (Room Champagne 3-4)

23 Aug 17
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Jerome Congleton
Workers spend more time seated than in times past. This sedentary behavior contributes to unfavorable health conditions such as obesity, cardiovasc... More...

Identifying and Implementing Practical Ergonomics Solutions (Room Champagne 2)

23 Aug 17
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design

Speaker(s): Dan MacLeod
It’s often easy to identify an ergonomics problem in a workplace, but finding or creating a solution can be a significant challenge. Drawing on yea... More...

If They Build It, You Might Have to Fix It: Ergonomic Challenges at a New Medical Center (Room Champagne 1)

23 Aug 17
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Healthcare Ergonomics, Aging & Wellness

Speaker(s): Janice Fletcher CEAS ; Tony Simmonson CEAS, CIEE
After construction of the 10-story, state-of-the-art Medical Center at the University of California, San Diego was completed, the ergonomics team w... More...

Managing an Ergonomics Program With Home-Based Workers (Room Versailles 1-2)

23 Aug 17
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Program Management

Speaker(s): Hank Austin ; Thomas Rowell
USAA has grown to 28,000 employees with more than 12% working from homes all across the country. Despite this unique environment and the obstacles ... More...

Human Factors in Complex and Dynamic Systems — Lessons From Investigating Catastrophic Events (Room Champagne 3-4)

24 Aug 17
8:15 AM - 9:30 AM
Speaker(s): Cheryl MacKenzie
Since its inception, the U.S. Chemical Safety Board (CSB) has completed more than 90 investigations of chemical accidents and safety issues. And, a... More...

Refreshment Break (Room Expo)

24 Aug 17
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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A Tale of Two Telemetry Stations (Room Champagne 1)

24 Aug 17
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Healthcare Ergonomics, Aging & Wellness

Speaker(s): Janice Fletcher CEAS ; Tony Simmonson CEAS, CIEE
Medical telemetry monitoring stations are staffed 24/7. In 2016, the University of California, San Diego Health Ergonomics Program reviewed two tel... More...

Ergonomics as an Integral Part of Continuous Improvement Strategies (Room Champagne 3-4)

24 Aug 17
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

Speaker(s): Rachel Michael MS, CPE, CHSP
To create a more resilient, sustainable and successful organization, an effective ergonomics process should be at the core of Continuous Improvemen... More...

Innovations at Seattle City Light (Room Champagne 2)

24 Aug 17
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Josh Kerst ; Keith Osborne CEAS
Seattle City Light recognized that employees spent a large percent of their workday in prolonged sedentary positions resulting in a wide range of s... More...

Lessons Learned: Overcoming Common Ergonomics Program Challenges (Room Versailles 3-4)

24 Aug 17
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Program Management

Speaker(s): Curt DeWeese ; Tony Silva CPE
Are you currently facing challenges with your ergonomics program, or about to roll out a new program?  Having worked hand in hand with numerou... More...

Prevention Through Design: Ergonomics for Engineers (Room Versailles 1-2)

24 Aug 17
10:45 AM - 11:45 AM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design

Speaker(s): Kent Hatcher MS, CPE ; Jeff Sanford MHK, CPE
Prevention through Design (PtD) is an initiative driven by recognized health organizations, including NIOSH and ASSE. The goal is to identify and p... More...

Networking Lunch (Room Expo)

24 Aug 17
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
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Building a Successful Ergonomics Program (Room Versailles 1-2)

24 Aug 17
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Program Management

Speaker(s): Keith Osborne CEAS
How do you build a successful program focused on gaining management/employee buyin and developing sound metrics using both leading and lagging indi... More...

Ergonomics for the Office of Tomorrow (Room Champagne 3-4)

24 Aug 17
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Kent Hatcher MS, CPE
Where and how people work have drastically changed in the last decade. The standard 9 to 5 workday is no longer the norm. The mobile worker populat... More...

Office Inactivity — Metabolic Syndrome and Low Back Pain (Room Versailles 3-4)

24 Aug 17
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Healthcare Ergonomics, Aging & Wellness

Speaker(s): Gene Kay MS, CPE
Did you know that commonly recommended sitting postures actually increase back strain? Find out how, as well as the effects of prolonged sitting on... More...

Practical Solutions for Reducing Manual Materials Handling Risks (Room Champagne 1)

24 Aug 17
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design

Speaker(s): David Jennings ; Fred Norton CPE, ARM
Overexertion from manual materials handling is an expensive problem, resulting in more than $15 billion in direct costs. Mr. Norton will demonstrat... More...

Root Cause Analysis — Digging Deeper to Find the Answers (Room Champagne 2)

24 Aug 17
1:45 PM - 2:45 PM

Tracks: Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

Speaker(s): Joey Wei
Learning how to conduct an ergonomics job analysis is one of the first steps towards determining where the risk is within your company. The next st... More...

Ergonomists and the Mission to Reduce Spine Disability by 10% (Room Champagne 1)

24 Aug 17
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Healthcare Ergonomics, Aging & Wellness

Speaker(s): Julie Landis DPT, CEES, CEAS
Recent studies have identified that spine-related impairment is the top cause of disability in the United States. That’s why the North American Spi... More...

Personal Ergonomic Devices — The Use of Exoskeletons in Industry (Room Versailles 1-2)

24 Aug 17
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design

Speaker(s): Richard Bunch PhD, PT, CBES ; Frank Moreman
Lightweight exoskeletons are being used to help aging workers perform job tasks more effectively and productively. Dr. Bunch and Dr. Kazerooni will... More...

Rapid Response: An Early Reporting Program for Computer-Related Discomfort (Room Versailles 3-4)

24 Aug 17
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Speaker(s): Michael Wasik
Rapid Response is a three-phase repetitive stress injury prevention program for U.S.-based Chevron employees. A staff of physical therapists, occup... More...

The Ergo Value Factor of Technology-Based Work Simulation in Manufacturing (Room Champagne 2)

24 Aug 17
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

Speaker(s): Angela Berwick ; Connie Miller CPE, CDMS, CCM
Some tasks are laborious and hard to perform. Engineering the weights, forces and biomechanical risks out of these more difficult tasks is often no... More...

The Future of Sit/Stand (Room Champagne 3-4)

24 Aug 17
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Rick Spencer
Most employees have heard the warnings about prolonged sitting. Organizations have responded in different ways. Some limit solutions to those with ... More...

Applying Basic Principles to Drive Projects on the Plant Floor (Room Champagne 2)

24 Aug 17
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design

Speaker(s): Londell Rowden ; Adam Santella
A corporate ergonomics program relies on a broad network of professionals to implement processes across the organization. In many cases, these prof... More...

Developing an Ergonomics Program for Surgeons (Room Champagne 1)

24 Aug 17
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Program Management

Speaker(s): Marissa Pentico MS, OT/L, CPE
Surgeons face multiple ergonomic hazards while performing open surgery, including awkward/static postures, prolonged standing, and forceful exe... More...

Optimizing Workstations for Comfort and Injury Reduction (Room Champagne 3-4)

24 Aug 17
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Stacy Rozell CSP
What’s the best way to set up a workstation to increase comfort and reduce potential for injury? Learn the basics of workstation set up and how to ... More...

Practical Ergonomics in Litigation (Room Versailles 1-2)

24 Aug 17
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Industrial Ergonomics & Safety

Speaker(s): Ronald Schaible
Ergonomists and safety professionals apply principles of Human Factors/Ergonomics (HF/E) to assess risk and prevent or minimize the occurrence of i... More...

Safe Patient Handling and Mobility: Successful Implementation Techniques (Room Versailles 3-4)

24 Aug 17
4:15 PM - 5:15 PM

Tracks: Healthcare Ergonomics, Aging & Wellness

Speaker(s): Amber Perez
Safe patient handling and mobility (SPHM) is the best practice approach to applying ergonomic principles and solutions to the tasks of patient care... More...

Asking the Right Questions Saves Time and Money (Room Versailles 1-2)

25 Aug 17
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design

Speaker(s): Scott Ege PT, MS
Whether an assessment is triggered in response to an injury or is proactive in nature, asking the wrong questions can waste your time and lead to i... More...

Office Ergonomics — Top 10 Things You Should Know (Room Champagne 3-4)

25 Aug 17
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Office Ergonomics

Speaker(s): Gene Kay MS, CPE
This fast-paced presentation will cover the hottest topics in office ergonomics, including what employees and employers get wrong about ergonomics,... More...

Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls (Room Champagne 2)

25 Aug 17
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Materials Handling, Tools & Workstation Design, Program Management

Speaker(s): Fred Norton CPE, ARM
Slips, trips and falls are a leading cause of workplace injuries. Gain proven strategies based on research and case studies for reducing falls in m... More...

Supporting Ergonomics in a Non-Traditional Setting (Room Versailles 3-4)

25 Aug 17
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Program Management

Speaker(s): Michael Wasik
Most computer-related repetitive stress injuries occur in the office setting. However, those who work at remote outdoor sites throughout the day, w... More...

THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELED - Expand Your Knowledge, Skill Set and Business by Learning Laboratory Ergonomics (Room Champagne 1)

25 Aug 17
8:30 AM - 9:30 AM

Tracks: Healthcare Ergonomics, Aging & Wellness

Speaker(s): Terri Schonbrod
THIS SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELED Opportunities for learning laboratory ergonomics are few and far between. This is your chance to explore the ABCs... More...

Key Conference Takeaways and Future Opportunities (Room Versailles 1-2)

25 Aug 17
9:45 AM - 10:45 AM
With 55 sessions and workshops, it’s impossible for you to attend them all, so we’ve got you covered! Dr. Hedge and a panel of experts will wrap up... More...

The Road to BCPE Certification (Room Versailles 3-4)

25 Aug 17
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM
The Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics (BCPE) is dedicated to increasing the recognition of ergonomists by providing a clear pathway... More...