Ergonomics Training at Harvard

[Harvard, Health, Prof, Training]

Ergonomic and Human Factors:

Applications in Occupational Safety and Health



September 16 - 19, 2003



"Most valuable aspect of the program was the celebrated speakers in the 

forefront of research and activities. There is nothing better than learning 

from the best."



Gokul Bose

Safety Manager

National Starch and Chemical Corp.



Strengthen Your Skills Through Team-Oriented Workshops and Case Studies

This program provides a unique perspective on ergonomics and human factors 

in industry, ranging from musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) of the low back 

and manual materials handling to accidents and human fatigue. Alumni of 

this program have found that the broad curriculum allows them to take a 

more comprehensive approach to workplace safety and health problems, while 

workshops offer them the opportunity to learn and apply skills in a 

multidisciplinary, team-oriented environment.



Who Should Attend

    * safety and health managers

    * occupational health practitioners and nurses

    * manufacturing/design engineers

    * industrial hygienists

    * human resource directors

    * corporate medical staff

    * ergonomics team leaders

    * production managers

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What You Will Learn

    * design of workplace ergonomics programs and team problem-solving

    * fundamental concepts in biomechanics and anthropometry

    * anatomy, physiology, and epidemiology of back and upper extremity 

disorders

    * team-oriented analysis and control of risk factors for 

musculoskeletal disorders

    * impact of shift, incentive, and machine-paced work on employee 

performance

    * occupational causes and effects of error

    * extent and control of slip and fall injuries

    * key information regarding ergonomic regulatory efforts at OSHA and ANSI

Program  Directors:

Jack Tigh Dennerlein, PhD

Assistant Professor of Ergonomics and Safety

Department of Environmental Health

Harvard School of Public Health



Stover H. Snook, PhD, CPE

Lecturer on Ergonomics

Department of Environmental Health

Harvard School of Public Health

Fellow, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (US)

Fellow, Ergonomics Society (UK)



Continuing Education Credits

The Harvard School of Public Health is accredited by the Accreditation 

Council for Continuing Medical Education to sponsor continuing medical 

education for physicians.

American Board of Industrial Hygiene, 4.0 CM points

Simmons College/Massachusetts Nurses' Association, 33.6 contact hours

Council on Continuing Education, 2.8 CEUs (may be applied toward 

continuance of certification with the Board of Certified Safety Professionals)



For more information, including the full agenda, and also to register:

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/ccpe/programs/IE.shtml



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For more information on these and other programs:

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/ccpe