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::. Ergonomic Lecture Series

No matter what the job is, ergonomics play an important role in preventing injury or illness. Mark your calendars! The Division of Occupational Health and Safety’s Technical Assistance Branch is presenting a lecture series on ergonomics. An Ergonomics Fair will be held on two occasions featuring ergonomic products from various companies. Examples of the products that will be available for hands-on demonstrations include chairs, keyboards, input devices, pipettes, adjustable furniture and more. Door prizes from the various vendors will be given away throughout the day.

Listed below are the topics of discussion, the speakers, event locations and the dates and times.

TopicSpeakerLocationDate Time
The Body vs. The Office Mark Vettraino, M.D. Building 45, Conference Room June 7 1:00-2:00 PM
The Healthcare Environment: Implications for Ergonomics

Check out the presentation		 Susan Blitz, M.D., M.P.H. * Building 10, Lipsett Amphitheater June 29 2:00-3:00 PM
Lessons Learned in Laboratories Zachary J. Koutsandreas, CPEE * Building 10, Lipsett Amphitheater June 29 3:00-4:00 PM
Office Ergonomics Marjorie Werrell, PT, CIE, CPEE Rockledge II, Room 9100 July 19 10:00-11:30 AM
Laboratory and Healthcare Ergonomics Cynthia L. Roth, R.N., CEO Building 10, Lipsett Amphitheater August 24 2:00-3:00 PM
Ergonomics and the Aging Work Force Cynthia L. Roth, R.N., CEO ** Building 45, Conference Room C September 13 10:00-11:00 AM
Office Ergonomics Mark Vettraino, M.D. ** Building 45, Conference Room C September 13 11:00 AM-12:00 PM
Office Ergonomic 101 Zachary J. Koutsandreas, CPEE Executive Plaza North, Room H September 19 10:00-11:30 AM


* Product vendors will be present from 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM.
** Product vendors will be present from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM.

See the Ergonomic Lecture Series Poster [PDF]


Individuals who need special assistance such as sign language, oral interpretation, or other reasonable accommodations should contact Nerhosshia Davis-Smith at (301) 496-3353 at least one week prior to the scheduled sessions.

Space is on a first come, first serve basis, so arrive early!

To learn more about ergonomics, please visit: http://dohs.ors.od.nih.gov/ergonomics_home.htm.

For questions regarding the Ergonomic Lecture Series, please contact Nerhosshia Davis-Smith in the Technical Assistance Branch at (301) 496-3353.





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