Safety 2012 Proceedings

705 Effective Management of Ergonomics: Best Practices from Current Benchmarking (A)

Instructor: Walter G. Rostykus, CSP, CPE, CIH, Humantech, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI and Christy Lotz, CPE, Humantech, Inc., Ann Arbor, MI

Description: This session will review the elements and practices of ergonomics programs of 17 companies._The results of a recent extensive benchmarking study will be summarized, presenting current best practices and pitfalls to avoid._Participants will learn proven and cutting-edge approaches to successfully managing ergonomics in the workplace._

Level: A