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February 2019
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12th
Why Ergonomics? Communicating the Value to Business Stakeholders
Presented by Blake McGowan, CPE
Safety and human resources professionals understand that ergonomics improves employee well-being, and leads to reductions in causal absenteeism, modified duty cases, recordable injuries, lost-time cases, and workers’ compensation costs, among others. Yet, other business stakeholders, such as plant leadership, quality, operations, boards of directors, and investors, generally have a limited awareness or understanding of the value of ergonomics. This 30-minute webinar plus Q&A will demonstrate how to communicate the value of an ergonomics process to business stakeholders and generate additional support for your ergonomics efforts. -
November 2018
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7th
Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Automotive Industry
A complex assembly process, varied tooling and workstation set ups, plus numerous product design changes can contribute to a higher-than-average risk for workplace injuries in the automotive industry. Fortunately, there are effective controls proven by leading companies. This 30-minute webinar plus Q&A is specific to automotive operations for both OEMs and suppliers. Participants will learn how to establish an ergonomics improvement process that fits their company culture and needs. Join us!
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October 2018
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18th
Why Ergonomics? Communicating the Value to Business Stakeholders
Presented by Blake McGowan, CPE
Safety and human resources professionals understand that ergonomics improves employee well-being, and leads to reductions in causal absenteeism, modified duty cases, recordable injuries, lost-time cases, and workers’ compensation costs, among others. Yet, other business stakeholders, such as plant leadership, quality, operations, boards of directors, and investors, generally have a limited awareness or understanding of the value of ergonomics. This 30-minute webinar plus Q&A will demonstrate how to communicate the value of an ergonomics process to business stakeholders and generate additional support for your ergonomics efforts. -
September 2018
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19th
Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Presented by Kent Hatcher, CPE and Greg Cresswell, CPE
Pharmaceutical manufacturing presents a diverse work environment with some unique challenges when it comes to ergonomics. To help you navigate through them, this 30-minute webinar plus Q&A will provide you with core elements needed to identify and prevent the causes of musculoskeletal disorder (MSD) injuries. Participants will learn how to identify MSD risk factors that are specific to this environment, build and sustain effective engineering controls, and discover new technologies and solutions appropriate for this industry. -
June 2018
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20th
Managing Ergonomics in the Food and Beverage Industry
Some factors in the food and beverage industry present a unique set of challenges when it comes to managing ergonomics. This 30-minute webinar, plus Q and A, is specific to food and beverage operations and distribution. Participants will learn how to identify MSD risk factors that are specific to food and beverage environments, build and sustain effective engineering controls, and discover new technologies and solutions appropriate for this environment.
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March 2018
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14th
Five Approaches to Managing MSDs
Presented by Walt Rostykus, CPE and Kent Hatcher, CPE
Current data reveals employers attribute up to 75% of recordable injuries and illnesses to work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). A broad range of approaches are used to anticipate, control, and reduce these injuries with varying results. We are regularly asked about what works and what doesn’t. Join our new, live 30-minute webinar (plus Q&A) and find out! -
October 2017
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17th
Using Blended Learning to Provide Effective Ergonomics Team Training
Presented by Jeff Sanford, CPE and Christy Lotz, CPE
Classroom-based, instructor-led training in the workplace is on the decline, while online training is on the rise. But research shows that even when designed well, virtual training programs are often ineffective. So, what’s the best approach to employee professional development? Join our new, live 30-minute webinar (plus Q&A) and find out! -
August 2017
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15th
Tips on Deploying Your Ergonomics Process
Presented by Jennie Dustin, CPE and Walt Rostykus, CPE
Deploying an ergonomics process requires a large investment in time, activity, and effort. There are many avenues to take, but not all are successful or sustained. In this live, 30-minute webinar (plus Q&A), our experts discuss the key elements for an effective deployment of your ergonomics process. -
July 2017
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11th
Three Ways to Gain Leadership Support for Your Ergonomics Process
Presented by Kent Hatcher, CPE and Jeff Sanford, CPE
Ongoing support and engagement of the top leaders in your organization are essential to sustain your ergonomics improvement process over time. This 30-minute webinar plus Q&A will provide the information you need to give to your leadership and strengthen your efforts to improve ergonomics and reduce injuries. -
May 2017
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9th
Four Key Foundation Elements of Your Ergonomics Process
Presented by Walt Rostykus, CPE and Michael Hoonhorst, CPE
Although companies today use a variety of approaches to manage ergonomics, current research provides a clear understanding of what is and what is not effective and valid when improving occupational ergonomics. Join us for this new, 30-minute session plus Q&A! -
April 2017
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18th
Managing Ergonomics in the Office: What Really Works
Presented by Kent Hatcher, CPE and Michael Hoonhorst, CPE
This free 30-minute live session will focus on four key elements unique to the office workplace, and approaches for identifying and reducing MSD risk factors. Join us! -
March 2017
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16th
Ergonomics Teams: The Who, What, When, Where, Why & How
Presented by Walt Rosykus, CPE and Jennie Dustin, CPE
This free 30-minute live session will discuss the five critical elements needed to engage teams to plan, deploy, and sustain an ergonomics process. Join us! -
December 2016
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6th
Ergonomics for the Office of Tomorrow
Presented by Jeff Sanford, CPE and Michael Hoonhorst, CPE
The population of mobile workers has more than tripled in the last decade, turning coffee shops, airports, and of course, the home into “offices”. These changes require leading organizations to reinvent their work practices and work spaces to better fit the needs of their people. Join us for a 30-minute webinar plus Q&A. -
October 2016
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18th
Five Elements of a Successful Ergonomics Process Review
Presented by Christy Lotz, CPE and Walt Rostykus, CPE
This 30-minute webinar will discuss ways to ensure that your ergonomics process remains on track and aligned with changing business needs. It summarizes the 5th and final step in Humantech’s Engagement Model, Review. -
September 2016
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13th
Four Steps to Deploying an Ergonomics Process
Presented by Winnie Ip, CPE and Walt Rostykus, CPE
This 30-minute webinar will review the factors for successfully starting or changing activities in the workplace to find and control MSD risk factors, and to sustain the improvement process. It summarizes step 4 in Humantech’s Engagement Model, Deployment. -
August 2016
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25th
Enterprise-wide Ergonomics: Lessons Learned from a Global Implementation
Presented by Deepesh Desai, CPE and Greg Dowler, EHS Director for Cardinal Health
This 60-minute webinar is being presented in conjunction with NAEM, the premier association for EHS Management. The information shared in this presentation will help global organizations take a systematic and structured approach that focuses on results, while avoiding ergonomics program pitfalls -
June 2016
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8th
Four Ways to Ensure Leadership Commitment to Ergonomics
Presented by Walt Rostykus, CPE and Kent Hatcher, CPE
This 30-minute webinar will present the essentials for gaining and maintaining ongoing leadership of your ergonomic improvement process. These essentials apply to both enterprise-wide, and individual site processes. This is the third in a five-part series highlighting our method of establishing an effective and efficient ergonomic improvement process; it summarizes step 3 in this model in one word: leadership. -
May 2016
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3rd
Three Ways to Establish a Strong Foundation for Your Ergonomics Process
Presented by Walt Rostykus, CPE and Deepesh Desai, CPE
Humantech’s certified ergonomists will present this 30-minute free webinar. This is the second in a five-part webinar series highlighting our method of establishing an effective and efficient ergonomics improvement process. -
March 2016
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29th
Four Key Elements of an Ergonomics Gap Analysis
Presented by Walt Rostykus, CPE and Jeff Sanford, CPE
The key to planning a successful ergonomics process starts with an understanding of two data points: where you are and where you want to be. This free, 30-minute webinar is the first of a five-part series on “doing ergonomics right”, and will focus on conducting a gap analysis. Join us! -
December 2015
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9th
Advanced Risk Assessment Tools
Presented by Blake McGowan, CPE and Christy Lotz, CPE
In this new, free 60-minute webinar presented by Humantech’s board-certified professional ergonomists, you will be introduced to several advanced MSD risk assessment tools to help you quantify risk and measure risk reduction for unique and complex ergonomics issues. -
October 2015
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9th
The Winner of the Find It – Fix It Challenge Is…
Presented by Jennie Gober, CPE and Ryan Cowart, CPE
In this 30 minute webinar, we’ll announce the winners of the 2015 Find It – Fix It Challenge. We’ll also highlight the final 15 entries from both the “simple” and “complex” categories. Register today to attend this live event. -
October 2015
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6th
Mistakes to Avoid with a Job Rotation Program
Presented by Deepesh Desai, CPE and Jennie Gober, CPE
In this new, free 60-minute webinar, we’ll help you understand how to identify the critical elements for your site or company job rotation strategy and how to establish a process to develop rotation schedules. -
September 2015
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16th
The Optimal Office: Ergonomic Solutions That Make Sense
Presented by Mike Hoonhorst, CPE and Susan Shaw, CPE
In this new, free 60-minute webinar, we’ll help you understand which office product features to look for and offer adjustments you can make to a workstation without purchasing anything at all. -
June 2015
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11th
Just Fix It! The Best of the Find It – Fix It Challenge™
Presented by Jeff Sanford, CPE and Jennie Gober, AEP
In this new, free 60-minute webinar, we’ll revisit some of our favorite entries from previous years of The Find It – Fix It Challenge®. Numerous “before” and “after” photos will highlight easy-to-replicate fixes. -
May 2015
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13th
Fad vs. Fact: Ergonomics Solutions for Warehouses and Distribution Centers
Presented by Kent Hatcher, CPE and Michael Hoonhorst, CPE
A continuation of our popular Fad vs. Fact series, this 60-minute webinar will help you understand the myths and truths about some of the most common and controversial “ergonomic” products and applications, specific to the warehouse environment. -
April 2015
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16th
Managing Ergonomics in Non-Industrial Environments
Presented by Jeff Sanford, CPE and Mike Hoonhorst, CPEThis free, 60-minute webinar will be presented by Humantech’s board-certified ergonomists. -
March 2015
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25th
5 Ways to get Buy-In for Your Ergonomics Process
Presented by James Mallon, CPE and Walt Rostykus, CPEThis free, 60-minute webinar will be presented by Humantech’s board-certified ergonomists.