Ergo Expo 2017

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

22 Aug 17
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Tracks: Half-Day Workshops, Industrial Ergonomics and Material Handling, Pre-Conference Workshop

Speaker(s): Jeffrey Hoyle, Director of Ergonomic Services, The Ergonomics Center - NC State University; Tim McGlothlin, Executive Director, The Ergonomic Center

Lifting. Pushing. Pulling. Holding. Carrying. Each of these manual materials handling (MMH) tasks could lead to overexertion, which is a leading cause of disabling injuries at work — accounting for nearly a quarter of all injuries. Before a company can be truly world-class, it must identify and reduce this MMH challenge. Mr. McGlothlin and Mr. Hoyle will explain how to evaluate the effectiveness of potential solutions prior to implementation. You’ll leave with instructional manuals and basic software.