Ergonomic Series

 

 

 

 

Cass Ben-Levi, MA
Program Director
Continuing Education and Outreach
UCLA School of Public Health
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650 Charles E Young Dr. South
56-071 CHS
P.O. Box 951772
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Telephone: 310-206-2304
Email:
cbenlevi@ucla.edu

On-Line Training

AS CLOSE AS YOUR COMPUTER!

At the Continuing Education/Outreach Program, we are always trying to find ways to make continuing education convenient and accessible.

In January 2008 we are launching our On-Line Web Seminars.  The first series of12 one-hour sessions offered one per month will focus on one of our most requested topics – Ergonomics.

ERGONOMICS SERIES - 2008 (11:00 am - noon PST-Pacific Standard Time)
  • 1

    Jan. 15

    Office Ergonomics - The Seen and Unseen

    Basic to Intermediate

    2

    Feb. 5

    Ergonomics and Productivity - How so?  How to

    Basic

    3

    Mar. 18

    Macroergonomics:   Getting the "Big" Ergonomic Picture

    Advanced

    4

    Apr. 1

    The Impact of Work Scheduling on Injury Risk and Intervention Methods Employers Can Take

    Intermediate

    5

    May 13

    Can Back Injuries Be Prevented? - Primary and Secondary Control

    Intermediate to Advanced

    6

    June 17

    Anthropometry and Workstation Design

    Advanced

    7

    July 15

    The Aging Population - Strategies and Tactics for Employers to Reduce the Risk of Injury

    Intermediate

    8

    Aug. 12

    Controlling Repetitive Motion Injuries in Industry

    Basic

    9

    Sept. 16

    The Truth About Lifting Safely

    Advanced

    10

    Oct. 7

    Keys for Employers to Effective Return to Work After Occupational Injury

    Intermediate

    11

    Nov. 4

    An Ergonomics Approach to Investigation of Occupational Injuries

    Basic

    12

    Dec. 9

    Controlling Same-Level Slips Trips and Falls

    Basic

FACULTY

George Erich Brogmus, MS, CPE, M.Erg.S., Technical Director–Ergonomics, Business Markets Loss Prevention, Liberty Mutual Insurance Group
Mr. Brogmus is responsible for the technical quality of ergonomic consulting services for western divisions of Liberty Mutual.  Formerly a Senior Research Associate at the Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety, he has published peer-reviewed research articles on ergonomic measurement systems, lifting technique, repetitive motion injuries, occupational stress and the impact of work scheduling on injury risk. Mr. Brogmus is the creator of SIRE(tm), Liberty Mutual's Work Scheduling Impact Risk Estimator, co-inventor of the patented Liberty Mutual Musculoskeletal Stress Measurement System, and co-developer of VidLiTeC(tm), Liberty Mutual's quasi-dynamic
biomechanical lifting technique analysis system.

WHERE

Your computer and phone.

HOW IT WORKS

Prior to the first session, you will receive an access code and  instructions to go to a website.  You will also receive a toll-free phone number and access code.  You will be asked to enter your first and last name and your organization’s name.  A window will then open with the presentation and you will be connected by phone to the presenter.

COST

Registration Fee (per person):

Series of 12: $395 Series Early Bird: (before 2/1/08) $275

Individual sessions: $65 (Over the course of the year, if you attend 8 sessions at the individual session rate, you will be eligible for 4 additional sessions at no cost.)

Accreditation

Approved for .5 IH CM points for every 3 hours/technical presentations by ABIH

1.0 BRN contact hour for each one hour session

.1CEU for every one-hour session

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For example:

Topic

Office Ergonomics – The Seen and the Unseen

Learning
Objectives

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

  1. Briefly review the rise and fall of repetitive motion injuries and discuss ways to determine if their company is experiencing a higher than “average” injury rate.
  2. Review traditional physical ergonomic guidelines for computer workstations and examine some of the research on controversial office ergonomic interventions.
  3. Examine the psychosocial factors that can contribute to “outbreaks” of injury/discomfort reports.
  4. Receive practical guidelines for reducing adverse psychosocial factors in the office setting.

Who should attend?

Occupational/Environmental Health and Safety Professionals, Ergonomists, Office Managers, Human Resources Managers, Labor Representatives, Members of Health/Safety/Ergonomics Committees


Content Level

Basic to Intermediate.


Session Description

Musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremities continue to be of concern to many companies with computer users despite the ubiquitous availability of office ergonomics information and so-called “ergonomic” products.  In this Webinar we will first review traditional office ergonomics guidelines and then go beyond the physical ergonomics to examine the psychosocial factors that can contribute to musculoskeletal disorder reporting.  The instructor will steer you away from popular quick-fixes while at the same time providing the attendees with practical approaches to reduce the risk of musculoskeletal disorders using both physical and psychosocial intervention strategies.

Estimated Duration

1.0 hour


Pre-Requisites

Familiarity with basic office ergonomics workstation set-up guidelines. 


Topic

The Aging Population - Strategies and Tactics for Employers to Reduce the Risk of Injury

Learning
Objectives

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

  1. Gain perspective on the aging workforce – its growth and truths/myths about older workers.
  2. Learn evaluation techniques to see if their company is experiencing a disproportionate frequency of injuries among older workers.
  3. Receive practical ideas in the areas of Job Design, Controlling Fall Hazards, Early Return to Work for Injured Workers, Adaptations Geared to Older Workers, and Management Practices that can mitigate the potential adverse impact of an increase in older workers.
  4. Provide participants the opportunity to adopt a “Roadmap for Progress” and tailor it to their own organization.

Who should attend?

Occupational/Environmental Health and Safety Professionals, Industrial Hygienists, Ergonomists, Workplace Design Engineers, RNs, Operations Managers, Human Resources Managers, Labor Representatives, Members of Health/Safety/Ergonomics Committees


Content Level

Intermediate.


Session Description

The United States General Account Office estimates that by the year 2015 the proportion of workers over age 55 will have nearly doubled since 1990.  In this Webinar we will examine the implication of these trends on safety and health in the workplace and what employers can do to minimize any adverse impact.  Based on research, we will also dispel some misconceptions while providing practical steps to prepare for the increase in older workers.  We will examine five key areas where companies can implement changes now and reap the benefits in the years to come.

Estimated Duration

1.0 hour


Pre-Requisites

Familiarity with calculating injury rates. 


Topic

Can Back Injuries Really Be Prevented?

Learning
Objectives

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

  1. Challenge their perspectives on if and how to prevent back injuries.
  2. Recognize the importance of the distinction between back pain and back disability.
  3. Examine the research on back pain and the effectiveness of different intervention strategies, from primary, secondary and tertiary prevention perspectives.
  4. Receive practical guidelines for taking advantage of the best of the best research so that attendees can reap the benefits in their organizations.

Who should attend?

Those who are responsible for reducing back injuries at work:   Occupational/Environmental Health and Safety Professionals, Industrial Hygienists, Ergonomists, Workplace Design Engineers, RNs, Operations Managers, Human Resources Managers, Labor Representatives, Members of Health/Safety/Ergonomics Committees

Content Level

Intermediate to Advanced.


Session Description

After nearly a century of research and attempts by health and safety professionals to control low back pain, it is still the dominant workplace injury in industry.  This fact has lead many, researcher and practitioner alike, to question hopes that back injuries can be prevented.  This Webinar addresses this dilemma head-on by examining the best research on the topic and translating that research into a practical strategy for reducing loss due to back pain in the workplace.

Estimated Duration

1.0 hour


Pre-Requisites

Awareness of popular approaches to prevent back pain and disability.