Effectiveness of Ergonomics Interventions [4415]
Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2018
Time: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Greater Columbus Convention Center
Room: A113

Speakers:
   Boris Pichkar, Director of Business Development, Ethiam Corp.

Track: Ergonomics and Overexertion
Secondary Track: All Industries and Workplaces
Session Type: Educational Session
Skill Level: All Levels

Description:
Ergonomics is essential to any business. Employers should consider it in the design of every workspace, product or system to ensure a proper and safe fit between a worker and a work environment. The presenter teaches the audience how ergonomics can affect employee safety, injury reduction, overexertion, employee morale, productivity and absenteeism. He discusses the need to implement proper ergonomics in a workplace. This lecture is designed for a general audience.

Learning Objectives:
Explain how ergonomics interventions can reduce musculoskeletal injuries and overexertion
Summarize the financial benefits of implementing ergonomics interventions
Discuss the importance of implementing ergonomics interventions to improve safety

CEU Hours:  
  IACET: 0.1
  HRCI: 1
  CCM: 1
  CRC: 1
  RN: 1
  CDMS: 1
  EPA: 1
  BWC Discount Programs: 1





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