Link: http://www.ergoexpo.com


Pre-conference Workshop
Monday, June 21st, 2004, 9:00am-5:00pm

Session Title:
Optimizing Laboratory Ergonomics

Presenter:
Kevin Costello, CPE, President, United States Ergonomics

Summary Agenda:
Overcome ergonomics challenges in any laboratory environment. Learn how to use risk factor checklists to prioritize and quantify ergonomic risks. Gain the skills and knowledge to develop an ergonomics program and implement metrics to track its success. Know how to correct workstations, improve lab layout and select equipment. Find out about many low- or no-cost fixes to ergonomic issues in the laboratory. Learn how to:

• Apply tools to perform ergonomics job analyses
• Evaluate and compare laboratory equipment using ergonomics design criteria (benches, microscopes, hoods, glove boxes, pipettes, etc.)
• Create injury prevention strategies and develop solutions to existing problems
• Project the cost savings of ergonomic improvements

This session, updated from the 2003 National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition, is a must for anyone responsible for the productivity, health and safety of anyone working in a lab.


“Ergo-school” Luncheon, Tuesday, June 22nd, 2004, 12:00 noon-1:00 pm

Discussion Topic:
Ergonomics in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Processing:
Kevin Costello, CPE, President, United States Ergonomics

The session will describe ergonomics efforts within a major pharmaceutical company that resulted in dramatic reductions in injury rates. Ergonomics efforts focused on the laboratory, manufacturing, warehouse distribution, field sales and office operations. Total Recordable Incidents (TRI’s) reduced 73% with 51% of the reduction occurring in one year, and restricted days reduced 99%. Discussion points

• The components of an effective multi-faceted ergonomics effort
• An overview of program logistics and large scale program roll-out
• The combined effects of behavioral based safety & ergonomics