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Join us at the 10th Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference

“Celebrating the Past –Shaping the Future”

Bringing you the best of the best – practitioners sharing with practitioners

March 12 –15, 2007 • InterContinental Dallas • Addison, TexasThis is the only conference offering the prestigious Ergo Cup for innovations

across industries and issues.

Stellar Educational Sessions • Dynamic Benchmarking SessionsNetworking with peers – a favorite by all • Energy-charged Exhibit Hall

Stimulating industry-leading keynote speakers

Early Bird Deadline is February 1, 2007

CEUs available

Are you ready for new and realistic ergonomic solutions you can use right away?

Why is this the conference everyone loves?Because you learn from the best. You meet the leaders in ergonomics. And you leave with practical, realistic, you-can-do-it-too tips, ideas, skills and techniques.

Hold on to your ergonomic chair because this conference covers it all.

w Stellar EducationalSessions – Juried by Ergonomic professionals – Walk away with tools and techniques you can implement immediately

w Dynamic BenchmarkingSessions – Solutions, tips and advice from seasoned professionals

w Networking with peers helps you meet the every day challenges you face

w Energy-charged ExhibitHall – Save time by reviewing ergonomic products and services in one place

w ErgoCup teams demonstrations – see tough problems creatively solved

w Stimulating industry-leading KeynoteSpeakers

w New!Applied ErgonomicsStudent DesignCompetition – who can solve the tough problems? Join us to see the winning team.

w Tour local companies to experience successful ergonomics programs first-hand

Wednesday, March 14, 2007Amy May, MS, CPE, Enterprise ErgonomicsThe Boeing Company

>>> The Boeing Company’s Global Ergonomics Strategy

10 Glorious Years of Education, Networking and GrowthIt’s a celebration of excellence!10th Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference

“Celebrating the Past – Shaping the Future”

WELCOME

Presented by:• Institute of Industrial Engineers

Sponsoring Organizations• Auburn Engineers, Inc.• Humantech• Neutral Posture• Standers Choice• The Ergonomics Center of North Carolina

Media Patrons• ErgoWeb, Inc.• American Society of Safety Engineers• Human Factor and Ergonomics Society

Participating OrganizationsMembers receive discount on registration• ACE Association of Canadian Ergonomists• APTA American Physical Therapy Association

• ASSE American Society of Safety Engineers • AU Auburn University• BCSP Board of Certified Safety Professionals• HFES Human Factor and Ergonomics Society• IIE Institute of Industrial Engineers• NIOSH National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health• NORA National Occupational Research Agenda• OSU Ohio State University• SWS Society for Work Science• The Foundation for Professional Ergonomics• The Ergonomics Center of North Carolina• U-M University of Michigan

FEATUREd SPEAkERS – PROvIdE yOU A GLOBAL PERSPECTIvE

Tuesday, March 13, 2007Andrew S. Imada, CPEAS Imada & Associates>>> Making a Real Difference Through Ergonomics

Wednesday, March 14, 2007Gerald W. Lancour, directorThe Boeing Company

>>> The Boeing Company’s Global Ergonomics Strategy

THE FOLLOWING SPONSORS PROUdLy WELCOME yOU TO THE EvENT

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William Boyd, CIH, CSP, CPE (Co-Chair) CNA Companies

Karen Cunningham, CSP, CPE (Co-Chair) Owens Corning

Gary Orr, PE, CPE (Co-Chair) Orr Consulting

Paul Adams, Ph.d., PE, CPE, CSP Applied Safety and Ergonomics

Thomas Albin, PE, CPE Auburn Engineers, Inc.

David Alexander, CPE Auburn Engineers, Inc.

Karin Barsness, MSIE, CPE 3M

Teresa Bellingar, Ph.d. Haworth, Inc.

Lisa M. Brooks, CIE General Electric

Jeffrey Buresh Hewlett-Packard

Dave Davis, CIH Eli Lilly & Company

Kimberly Falls Eisai, Inc.

Dan Gottesman, CPE The Boeing Company

Stephen Jenkins Auburn Engineers, Inc.

Eric Kennedy, CPE Marsh USA

Mike Lampl, CPE Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation

Nancy L. Larson 3M

Wayne Maynard Liberty Mutual Group

W. Tim McGlothlin, CPE The Ergonomics Center of North Carolina

Bernard Meegan Caterpillar, Inc.

Jessica Mock NASA

Kimberly Monroe, Ph.d., CPE kM Ergonomics, LLC

Susan L. Murray, Ph.d., PE University of Missouri - Rolla

Doug Rabeneck H.B. Maynard & Company

Brian L. Roberts CNA Insurance

Paul A. Schwab, CPE Texas Instruments, Inc.

Brian Sherman The Ergonomics Center of North Carolina

Karl V. Siegfried MEMIC Safety Services

Joanna Sznajder, Ph.d., CPE OSHA

Keith White, Ph.d., CPE Lennox International

Sandra Woolley, Ph.d. Ergonomist Consultant

Mike Wynn, CPE, CIE Humantech, Inc.

Conference Committee Graciously Welcomes You….

3M Corp.Abbott LaboratoriesAdvanced Micro devicesActive ErgonomicsAmerican Ref-fuelAON Ergonomic ServicesAtofina PetrochemicalAuburn Engineers Inc.Baptist Memorial HealthcareBodyBilt SeatingBoeing Commercial Airplane GroupBP Products North AmericaCaterpillarChevron Phillips Chemical CompanyCNA Insurancedell, Inc.delta FaucetduPontEastman kodak CompanyEli Lilly & Co.Embry-Riddle Aeronautical UniversityErgonomics Engineering ServicesErgonomics Solutions, LLC

ErgoWeb Inc.Ford Motor Co.General ElectricGeneral Motors Corp.Georgia PacificGlaxoSmithklineGold kist, Inc.GoodrichH.B. Maynard and Co. Inc.Hallmark Cards, IncHarley- davidson.Haworth, Inc.Hewlett-PackardHill-Rom Company, Inc.Honda HoneywellHumantechHyundai Motor Mfg. AlabamaInternational Truck & Engine Corp.Intralox, LLCJohn deereJohn Harland Co.Johnson & Johnsonkeystone Foodskohler Co.kraft Foods

Lennox InternationalLiberty Mutual Lockheed Martin Corp.Los Alamos National LabMarsh USAMckee Foods CorporationMercedes-BenzMichelin North America, Inc.Mississippi State UniversityNASANeutral Posture ErgonomicsNIOSHNissan North AmericaNorthrop Grumman Space TechnologyOhio Bureau of Worker’s CompensationOSHAOwens CorningPratt & WhitneyRaytheon Aircraft CompanyRockwell AutomationSaturn Corp.Shell OilSolvay Advanced PolymersSouth dakota School of Mines & Tech.

St. Joseph’s Hospital St. Paul Travelers State Farm Taylor’d Ergonomics Inc. Texas A&M Texas Instruments The Boeing Company The Ergonomics Center of North Carolina Tokyo Electron America Toyota Motor Tyson Foods, Inc. U.S. dept. of Labor U.S. Navy U.S. Postal Service UFCW International Union Uniroyal-Goodrich United Space Alliance University of Michigan UPS visteon Indianapolis Steering Systems Wegman’s Food Markets Wells Fargo Bank

Where attendees apply ergonomic principles

• Consultants • Engineers (Manufacturing, Product and design, Safety)• Environmental Medicine Professionals• Ergonomics Committees and Teams• Ergonomists• Health and Hygiene Professionals

• Industrial Engineers• Industrial Hygiene Professionals• Occupational Health Professionals• Occupational Therapists• Physical Therapists• Professionals/students• Risk Managers• Safety Professionals• Management• Safety/Health directors

ATTENDEE PROFILE– Who will celebrate and learn with you –

Know anyone else who fits this profile? Send them to the Web site or contact us to send them a brochure.

Take advantage of Team discounts from the same company.

Benchmarking sessions present a forum where col-leagues from different industries openly and candidly discuss ergonomic problems and solutions. The sessions are designed to accommodate participants with all levels of experiences. The success of the sessions, however; depends on your participation. You are urged to bring questions, case studies, pictures, and success stories. Computer projectors will be available for you if you choose something to share on disk or portable drive.

TicketedEvent–Advancedregistrationrequested.Sessionslimitedto30people.

Master Ergonomist Special Sessions The 10th Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference will again offer special sessions for Master Ergono-mists. Each session, running 90 minutes, will consist of two to three master Ergonomists presenting their views on intriguing and sometimes-controversial topics followed by an open discussion. A discus-sion leader will direct and stimulate dialog among participants.

In the Benchmarking Sessions schedule, the Master Ergonomist special sessions will be marked with this symbol:

EngineeringandDesignIn the long term, applying the benefits of ergonomic principles early in the product design stage can reap rewards in the market and work places. Gain dramatic insight to ergonomics’ influence in the product design process, especially in light of the changing demographics of the workforce. This track will be of special interest to engineers and users of tools in all areas of design and manufacturing.

ErgonomicsProgramsErgonomists differ in their unique abilities to incorporate sound ergonomic principles to every type of organization and environment to impact the health, safety, morale and well being of the workers and the company. Gather tips on how to identify and avoid obstacles so your program evolves.

ManufacturingApplicationsFocus on the practical application of ergonom-ics in manufacturing. Practitioners from a diverse range of industries will share how they successfully use sound ergonomic principles to improve the safety and productivity of the workplace. Although your applications may differ, you will be able to use the same ergo-nomic principles to address the issues you face.

MasterErgonomistEach session, running 90 minutes, will consist of two or three master ergonomists present-ing their reviews on intriguing and sometimes controversial topics followed by an open discussion.

OfficeApplicationsEnvironment can have a profound effect on today’s workers. Examine case studies exploring how office design can prevent injury and increase productivity in the workplace. Learn unique solutions about marketing your

programs to management and employees. Discover how to overcome the challenges to implementing processes.

PotpourriA virtual cornucopia of subjects and applica-tions that you can take back to your company. You will absorb practical information on everything from behavior-based safety ap-proaches to ergonomics to musculoskeletal hazards of highly specialized processes. Cost justification and methods with which to audit your jobs for risk factors complete the track.

Services/SupportIndustriesErgonomics doesn’t just benefit traditional manufacturing. Other industries, from bank-ing to shipbuilding, healthcare to construc-tion, and even agriculture can benefit from ergonomic intervention. See successful ergonomic solutions as we explore these significant areas.

WorkMethodsandMeasurementWork measurement and ergonomics go hand-in-hand because both analyze tasks and workstations. You will take home new ideas and skills in using work measurement techniques that identify ergonomic risks and samples of how to develop cost justifications for your proposed ergonomic solutions.

VendorPresentationsHow can you avoid project pitfalls? These expert vendors will offer cost-saving opportu-nities and solutions for working smarter with clear measures of accountability. Understand how to use new technology that you can take back to your organization immediately. Save time by reviewing the vendors in this unique setting. The discussions and demonstrations will help you evaluate the product or service featured by the vendor.

BENCHMARkING SESSIONS

Educational TracksEducational TracksDesigned to spotlight the latest in key areas

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Tuesday, March 13 • 1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

ErgonomicsandtheAgingWorkforce–aMaster

BenchmarkingpanelsessionThe “silver workforce” is not just a concept anymore — it is a reality for employers. The workforce continues to age because more of the older workers are electing to stay in their jobs. For many employers, the average age of their workforce is cresting 50 as the baby boom generation delays retirement or starts second careers. This challenge spans the manufacturing, service, and health care sectors.

Your leaders, who are Master Ergonomists, will share their experiences with the types of injuries and recovery observed in aging workers, training techniques to keep older workers competitive, and methods to keep the aging workforce valuable to their organizations. Topics will include: work place policies that address the needs of older workers, the effects of age on biomechanics, age related changes in strength and fatigue development, changes in behaviors and compliance with protocols, and action items for Ergonomists. Leaders: • Sharon Joines, Ph.d., Center for Universal design, North Carolina State University• Fran Greene, Ph.d., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University• Joel M. Haight, Ph.d., P.E., Penn State University

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

ErgonomicsandtheAgingWorkforce(Part2opendiscussion)Join in the open forum and continue to discuss and react to the comments presented in the master panel discussion in Part 1. (You do not have to attend Part I in order to participate in Part 2.)

Wednesday, March 14 • 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

PreparingforaCareerinErgonomicsPlan your career with the help and advice of seasoned specialists. Student participants will be able to discuss the development of career paths, employment opportunities, and job challenges in the field of ergo-nomics and human factors. Gain valuable advice from specialists working in a variety of industries. The small group format will be ideal for lively discussion.

ErgonomicInputtoPurchasingGuidelinesandSpecificationsPurchasing agents are the gateway to equipment vendors and component suppliers. The objective

of this session is to provide participants with the opportunity to discuss how to involve people within an organization that make purchasing decisions to include ergonomics in those decisions. Bring experi-ence and examples of specifications for products that have been helpful and/or share other ideas.

Industrial/OfficeErgonomicsTrainingTechniquesandMethodsAs practitioners, you often must teach others how to do a task more safely and more efficiently. This is the place to pick up new and improved methods and techniques for industrial or office training. Method-ologies using CDs, hands-on, and lecture will be in-cluded as approaches to transferring your knowledge. Other areas that will be covered include the various types of training such as awareness, team training, and training-the-trainer. Plus you’ll pick up types of training materials others have used successfully.

Wednesday, March 14 • 1:45 p.m. – 3:15 p.m.

ErgonomicsandReturntoWorkDecisions

Anyone involved in administrating a transitional work, return to work, or restricted work program knows the complications involved. Participants will discuss the role of ergonomics in return to work accommodations, including how ergonomic design can aid in returning an injured worker to work quickly while minimizing the risk of re-injury. Attendees should bring examples of suc-cessful uses of ergonomics in transitional work, as well as difficult issues that are encountered.Leaders:• donnie kegebien, Heatcraft Refrigerated Products• Bob Gilson, GRA Inc.

3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

ErgonomicsandReturntoWorkDecisions(Part2opendiscussion)Join in the open forum and continue to discuss and react to the comments presented in the master panel discussion in Part 1. (You do not have to attend Part I in order to participate in Part 2.)

Thursday, March 15 • 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

PatientHandlinginNursingCareFacilitiesUnderstand how manual handling of patients in hospi-tals, nursing homes, assisted living and other residential care facilities can contribute to injuries in caregivers. Par-

ticipants will share their own experiences and successes in dealing with aging staff, lifting teams, facility design, and assistive equipment, such as, mechanical lift devices and electric beds. Fatigue and stress, workloads, and staff turnover may also be discussed.

ComputerWorkstationBestPracticesJoin experts who share experiences in the evaluation and control of musculoskeletal disorders of workers at computer workstations. Participants will discuss their suc-cesses in modifying worker behaviors, changing physical environments, and using high and low tech products that have proven effective in reducing at-work discomfort. Par-ticipants will be encouraged to share how off-the-shelf, low cost office products can make a big difference for workers.

UsingBusinessMetricstoShowSuccessinYourErgonomicsProgramRealize the success of your ergonomics process by using “business” measures. Participants should bring real-life examples they have used of productivity data, quality data, and cost-benefit measures to justify future ergonomic initiatives and to show the successes of current projects.

Thursday, March 15 • 9:45 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

InjuryPrevention:Tomorrow’sBestPractices–MasterPanel

Panelists:• Woody dwyer CPE, CIE St. Paul Travelers• kevin Costello, CPE, United States Ergonomics• kim Lopez, CEO, Remedy Interactive• George Carpenter, CEO, Workwell Systems Inc.Moderator: • dan Cannon, director, Workplace Productivity Institute

Workplace injuries of any sort can put a dent in a compa-ny’s productivity. This — and the fact that prevention is a far more cost effective strategy than expending resources on injuries and claims — is a big reason why employ-ers are paying more and more attention to preventing injuries in the workplace. Our panel will discuss:• What leading edge companies are doing in injury prevention • A current model for financing corporate injuries: who pays what to whom?• Opportunities created through injury prevention• How companies are measuring results• How do current market forces make this the right time for changes in the injury prevention model?• What will be the future best practices in injury prevention?

BENCHMARkING SESSIONS“These are awesome sessions. I picked up great ideas from my peers!”

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Monday,March12•AmericanAirlines1:00p.m.–3:00p.m.(limitedto20people)GroupA2:15p.m.–5:00p.m.(limitedto20people)GroupB$35.00

American Airlines is the world’s largest airline and its main hub is the Dallas/Fort Worth Interna-tional Airport, the second largest airport in the United States. Most participants at the Applied Ergo-nomics Conference will arrive by plane and not realize the human effort needed to make their trip safe and efficient. A large network

of support personnel and equipment behind the scenes ensures airline passen-gers and their baggage are checked in, boarded, flown to their destination, and disembarked with the precision needed to meet demanding flight schedules. Tour participants will have a chance to see ground activities including baggage handling and solutions implemented to reduce the risks associated with air travel.

All participants should wear closed-toe, comfortable walking shoes, and they should wear hearing protection. However, if you do not have your own, then American Airlines will have some basic ones available.

A government-issued photo identification (ID) is required such as a passport or driver’s license. This is the same type of ID that you are required to show at the airport when you are traveling. You will NOT be able to take photos of anything in restricted areas.

Tuesday,March13BellHelicopter(Ft.Worth)Time:8:30a.m.–Noon•$35.00Tour Bell Helicopter’s main assembly build-ing with a focus on final assembly of OH-58D aircraft, electrical wiring/harness shop, rotor blade manufacturing, and composite center. Sign up by February 12 for security clearance.

Tuesday,March13RaytheonPrecisionManufacturing9:30a.m.-Noon$35.00Raytheon is a metal fabrication facility in Dallas. In the early 1980’s the Lemmon Avenue facility had one of the worst injury/illness rates in the company. The company has been able to reverse this trend. In 2005, Lemmon Avenue had a re-cordable injury rate of 0.9 and a lost time injury rate of 0.15. Managers are very in-volved in the ergo process, and are anxious to show off ergo improvements in their areas. Another highlight is the facility’s employee-driven programs such as the ergo teams and ProFormance. ProFormance is meant to encourage improvement in EHS in general, but an enormous percentage of projects involve ergonomics. Ergonomic fixes to material handling problems common to metal fabrication will be shown. Process changes to eliminate repetitive motion will also be highlighted.

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Wednesday,March14LockheedMartin(limitedto20people)(cutoffforthistourisFebruary12,2007)8:45a.m.–10:45a.m.$35.00Tour a national asset, Air Force Plant 4, where the F-16, F-22 and F35 fighter jets are being designed, developed, and assembled. The mile-long assembly building has produced thousands of military aircraft to defend the United States and its allies. Visitors are asked to wear footwear that completely encloses the foot (closed toe, heel, and sides) with low flat heels. No cameras are allowed.

If you are not a US citizen, you will need to provide a passport number, date of birth, and place of birth. For security clearance purposes, the cut off for registra-tion is February 12.

Wednesday,March14•MaryKayCosmetics(limitedto25people)1:30p.m.–4:30p.m.$35.00When Mary Kay Cosmetics opened for business in 1963, a private-label manufacturing firm produced all of a handful of products according to Mary Kay’s specifications. Now Mary Kay develops, tests, manufactures, and packages virtually all of its own

products in this state-of-the-art plant. The tour route includes: R&D New Product Hall of Fame; quality control analytical; processing: creams and lotions, powder, and tank farm; Cozzoli; fragrance line; mascara line; eye shadow line; Manufacturing Wall of Fame; cream line; and Central Weigh, Warehouse, and Product Development Labs.

Thursday,March15•AbbottLabs12:45p.m.–3:00p.m.$35Abbott Diagnostics designs and assembles instruments and tests assay protocols for medical diagnostic instruments. These systems are for immunoassay and chemistry analyses ordered by physicians and may be found in doctors’ offices or full service hospital and diagnostic laboratories.

Participants will see assembly operations of instruments from subassembly of components through final assembly, testing and packaging. There will be ergonomics projects highlighted such as workstation features, floor lifts and tool balancer systems to maintain proper work pos-tures during routine assembly work.

AppliedErgonomicsConference’sAnnualErgoCupCompetition–NineYears&Growing! The nationally recognized Ergo Cup, sponsored by the Ergonomics Center of North Carolina and presented by IIE, provides an opportunity for companies to highlight successful ergonomic activities. 2007 marks the ninth year of this competition.

With so many outstanding entries, the award process is evolving to recognize the efforts of submissions with outstanding features. The existing Ergo Cups (for outstanding solutions through training, engineering, and teamwork) will remain the premier awards and are evaluated by an invited panel of judges.

In addition to the existing Ergo Cup awards, six additional awards will be of-fered. These awards will highlight key aspects of submissions focusing on each of the six evaluation criteria for the Ergo Cup, and will be determined by ballot by all attendees.

The competition is a great way to highlight successes in ergonomics and motivate others within an organization. The Ergo Cup committee welcomes inquiries from new and previous participants encouraging com-panies to start the process of applying now. The Ergo Cup winners will be announced and presentations made on Thursday, March 15.

TheAppliedErgonomicsStudentDesignCompetitionThe Applied Ergonomics Student Design Competition provides

an ideal opportunity for graduate level students to assess, design, and present their solutions to a challenging problem in ergonomics. The competition is sponsored by Auburn Engineers, Inc., presented by IIE, and enthusiastically supported by the Applied Ergonomics Community. Winners will be announced and presenta-tions made on Thursday, March 15.

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Pre-Conference Workshops

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Noon - 1:00 p.m.

Registration

Exhibitor Set-up

Lunch on Your Own

Building Skills Current Issues Human Factors and Ergo-nomics Society (HFES)

Problem Solving

Building Skills Current Issues Human Factors and Ergo-nomics Society (HFES)

Problem Solving Society For Work Science Sponsored (SWS)

8:00 a.m. - Noon

Ergonomics 101: The Basics of Ergonomics (FREE)Kimberly Monroe, Ph.D., KM Ergonomics; Madina Joshi, Raytheon; Kerith Stender, Los Alamos National Lab (B)

Aging and Ergonomics, Sharon Joines, Ph.D., North Carolina State University (I) to (A)

Measurement Based Methods in Ergonomic Product Design, Kevin J. Costello, United States Ergonomics; Chandra Nair, Symbol (I) to (A)

Developing Accommodations for Challenging Employees with Physical Impairments,Kerri A. Morgan, MSOT, OTR/L, Washington University;Sheryl S. Ulin, Ph.D., CPE, Uni-versity of Michigan (I) to (A)

An Introduction to Lean Principles for Ergonomists and Engineers, Jennifer Karlin, Ph.D., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology (All)

Society For Work Science Sponsored (SWS)

1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Ergonomics 102: Basic Solution Development and Implementation, Bernard Meegan, Caterpillar Inc.; Karin Barsness, 3M Corporate (B)

Safety, Health and Ergonomic Programs for Immigrant and International Workers, Lida Orta Anés, Ph.D.; University of Puerto Rico; Graciela Perez, ScD, CPE, GlaxoSmithKline (I) to (A)

Macroergonomics for Practi-tioners: You May Already Be One, Andrew S. Imada, Ph.D., A.S. Imada & Associates; Gary Orr, Orr Consulting; Nancy Larson, 3M (I) to (A)

Stump the Ergo Chumps: Tack-ling Your Toughest Problems, Ian Chong, CPE; Len Walsh, PE, CPE (I) to (A)

Job Analysis: Methods for Building on the Expertise of Experienced Workers to Re-duce Risk, William Wiehagen, NIOSH; Doug Rabeneck, H.B. Maynard (All)

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Facility Tour: American Airlines (Group A – Limited to 20)

2:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Facility Tour: American Airlines (Group B - Limited to 20)

BCPE Exam (Advanced Registration & Qualification Required)

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8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Opening Session

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8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Potpourri Ergonomic Programs Office Applications Work Measurement Vendor Presentations

The Ergonomic Implications of Today’s Mosaic Workforce, Gretchen Gscheidle, Herman Miller, Inc. (All)

Aging in the Workforce, Craig Halls, Aurora Health Care (All)

Are New Technologies Creating New Ergonomics Problems? Cynthia Roth, Ergo-nomic Technologies (B)

Developing a Pre-Work Stretching Program, Charlene Couture, Sibley & Associates Inc. (All)

The Bottom Line on Stretching Programs, Lisa Cotton, Ergo-nomic Health Solutions (B)

Case Study: The Effectiveness of Stretching Programs, Shel-ley Wiesel, Ergonomic Health Solutions (B)

Chair Specifications and Testing for Big & Tall Seating, Jerome Congleton, Ph.D., Texas A&M University (B)

Effects of Workspace Design on Call Center Agent Perfor-mance, Michael O’Neill, Ph.D., Herman Miller, Inc. (I)

Title: TBD, Stephen Jenkins, Auburn Engineers, Inc.

Work Measurement: What is it? Susan Murray, University of Missouri-Rolla (All)

Work Measurement: How is it Done? Terri Lynch-Caris, Kettering University (All)

Work Measurement: The Tie to Ergonomics! Jerry Davis, Ph.D., CPE, CSP, Auburn University (B)

Sales (TBD)

9:30 a.m. - Noon Facility Tour: Raytheon Precision Manufacturing

8:30 a.m. - Noon Exhibits & Ergo Cup Displays Open

Noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch & Keynote Speaker

Master Benchmarking Ergonomic Programs Manufacturing Applications Engineering & Design Vendor Presentations1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Ergonomics and the Aging Workforce Sharon Joines Ph.D., NC State University; Fran Greene, Ph.D., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univer-sity; Joel M. Haight, Ph.D., P.E., Penn State University

Ergonomics Programs not Fully Functioning? Check its Sup-port Systems! Kevin Vidmar, Cookson Group (A)

Integration of Ergonomics Prin-ciples into the Manufacturing Processes Through Industrial Ergonomics Training, Darryl Griffiths, Clayton Group Services (All)

Supervisor Awareness Training: A Key Component for an Integrated Ergonomics Program, Melissa Alvarado, Clayton Group Services (B)

Frugal Ergonomic Engineer-VI, Leonard Walsh, Pratt and Whitney (All)

Ohio BWC Safety Grant Lift Table/Material Handling Intervention Outcomes, Jean Weaver, University of Findlay (B)

Real World Solutions and In-dustry Examples, James East, Travelers Insurance (B)

Integrating Risk Reduction Strategies with Six Sigma and Lean, Paul Gilkinson, Liberty Mutual Safety Solutions (All)

Lean Manufacturing Process Engineering Needs the Letters E-R-G-O-N-O-M-I-C-S, Brian Sherman, The Ergonomics Center of North Carolina (I)

Accelerating Ergonomics with Continuous Improvement Teams, Mike Wynn, Human-tech (B)

Sales (TBD)

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3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Break

Potpourri Ergonomic Programs Office Applications Engineering & Design Vendor Presentations3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Determining the Work-Relat-edness of Musculoskeletal Disorders, Paul Adams, Ph.D., PE, CSP, CPE, Applied Safety and Ergonomics, Inc. (I)

The Systems Approach to Ergonomics-Customized Simplicity for Real Results, Joe McGettigan, ESIS Risk Control Services (B)

MSD Claims: Strategies for Successful Litigation, Vicki Missar, ESIS Global Risk Services (A)

Overview of a Successful Global Ergonomics Program’s Development and Implemen-tation, Deanna Long, Applied Materials Inc. (All)

Using Technology to Deploy a Multiple-site National Office Ergonomics Program, Ben Zavitz, EORM (I)

Succeeding with What You’ve Got; Ergonomics During Cor-porate Change, Joan Kuenzi, Ameriprise Financial (All)

Posture and Equipment Setup Can Influence Comfort/Dis-comfort, Scott Openshaw, Allsteel Inc. (B)

Reducing Pain in the Office - Can Training Achieve this Goal? David Brodie, Atlas Ergonomics (All)

Distributions of Computer Users’ Eye Locations Based on Sitter-Selected Postures, Gretchen Gscheidle, Herman Miller, Inc. (I)

Anthropometric Accommoda-tion In Space Suit Design, Sherry Thaxton, Lockheed Martin (I)

A Voice Based Control and Command System for Emer-gency Applications, William Lenharth, Ph.D., University of New Hampshire (All)

A Primer for Assessing, Interpreting and Controlling Occupational Vibration Exposure, Tom Albin, Auburn Engineers (I)

Sales (TBD)

3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Benchmarking Session (Part 2 of Ergonomics and the Aging Workforce; open discussion)

4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Networking Social in Exhibit Hall

7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Coffee Service

7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration

Benchmarking (Choose one.) “Preparing for a Career in Ergonomics”

“Ergonomic Input to Purchasing Guidelines and Specifications”

“Industrial/Office Ergonomics Training Tech-niques and Methods”

Engineering & Design Ergonomic Programs Service & Support Work Measurement Vendor Presentations

8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Motion Analysis and its use in Product Design and Evalua-tion, Scott Openshaw, Allsteel Inc. (B)

Virtual Grasping Assessment Using 3D Digital Hand Model, Yui Endo, Hokkaido University (B)

Postural Effects of Monocular Display Augmented Laser Digitizing, Neil Littell, Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems (All)

Successful Interaction with Medical Professionals in Back to Work Programs, Mark Ousnamer, IES, LLC (I)

Effective Ergonomics: Pre and Post Accident Strategies, Fred Norton, Liberty Mutual Insurance (B)

Driving Ergonomic Suc-cess Through Employee Engagement, Kent Hatcher, Humantech (B)

Worker Safety: A Lifting Injury Prevention Program, Richard McCandless, Butler Memorial Hospital (I)

Ergonomic Best Practices for the Residential Construction Framing Contractor, Kevin Simonton, Pinnacol Assur-ance (All)

Evaluation of Superior Limbs Osteomuscular Disturbs Re-lated to the Job, Antonio Au-gusto de Paula Xavier, Ph.D., UTFPR - Federal University Technological - Paraná (All)

Complementing the Washing-ton Ergonomics Assessment Method with the Strain Index, Abraham Robledo Gallegos, Allied Air Enterprises (Lennox Intl) (All)

Using Appropriate Outcome Measure for Musculoskeletal Disorders, Jason Wang, UCLA Family Medicine (All)

Get Your Stats Together, Shannon Powel, Active Ergonomics, Inc. (I)

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1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Facility Tour: Mary Kay Cosmetics (Limited to 25 )

8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Facility Tour: Lockheed Martin (Limited to 20)

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Engineering and Design Ergonomic Programs Master Benchmarking Manufacturing Applications Vendor Presentations

Insertion Strain: Universal De-sign for Ergonomically-Friend-ly Productivity Gains, Chase DeLuca, Lennox Industries / Iowa State University (All)

Creative Ergonomic Solutions to Problem Components in an Overhaul Facility, Leah Stephens, Texas A&M Engi-neering (I)

Ergonomics Risks & Solutions in Biotech Manufacturing, Maria Junge, Clayton Group Services, Inc. (I)

Developing Effective CBTs that Entertain While They Train, Kyle Wingate, Shell Deer Park (All)

Ergonomics Training for Plant Engineering at 3M, Holly Wick, 3M (I)

Cost-Effective Management When You’re a One-Person Show, David Dole, Michelin North America, Inc. (All)

Ergonomics and Return to Work Decisions, Donnie Kegebien, Heatcraft Refriger-ated Products; Bob Gilson, GRA Inc.

Improving Your Lean Initiative Through Ergonomics, Mike Wynn, Humantech (B)

Boston Scientific Saves Mil-lions Integrating Ergonomics into Lean MFG, Scott Smith, Environmental & Occupational Risk Management (I)

Lean Ergonomics - Successful Implementation Within a Kaizen Event, Carrie Scheel, Concordia University Wis-consin (All)

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Vehicle Ergonomics: Ensure You are Positioned Properly When Driving, Charlene Couture, Sibley & Associates Inc. (All)

Alternative Foot Brake Location on User Perceptions and Performance, Jihun Kang, Mississippi State University (All)

Challenge of Designing and Installing a Seated Workstation in a Claims Vehicle, James East, Travelers Insurance (I)

Managing Ergonomists for the Non-Ergonomist, Shawn Henderlong, Sandalwood Enterprises Incorporated (All)

How Many Ways Can You Say “Ergonomy”? Julia Greenwald, The Ergonomic Center of North Carolina (All)

Holistic? BBS? Forget What You Call it, Here’s What Works, Michael Topf, Topf Initiatives (All)

The Case for Pre-Placement Functional Testing: The Evidence, Jenny Legge, JobFit Systems International (B)

Post-Offer Screening: A Cost-Effective Approach to Injury Prevention, Deborah Lechner, PT, MS, ErgoScience, Inc. (All)

University and Insurance Carrier Bring High Tech Tools to Industry, William H. Moore, Ph.D., University of Southern Maine (All)

Can Ergonomics Effect Effi-ciency and Productivity in the Construction Industry - Is it a Fallacy? Brian Roberts, CNA Insurance (I)

Ergonomics as a Profit Center, Harry Whiting, Texas Center for Applied Technology (I)

Ergonomic Factors and Work Life Quality: A Brazilian Case, Mariana Almeida, University of Sao Paulo (B)

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3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Benchmarking (Part 2 of Ergonomics and Return to Work Decisions; open discussion)

4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Exhibitor Tear Down

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Environmental Factors Can Influ-ence Comfort/Discomfort, Scott Openshaw, Allsteel Inc. (B)

Trends in Ergonomic Design for Office Environments, Jonathan Puleio, Humanscale Consulting (B)

The Effect of Tablet PC Display Attributes, Tilt Angles, and Ambient Lighting on Glare and Users’ Performance, Postures and Perceptions, Tom Albin, Auburn Engineers (I)

Moving From a Reactive to a Proactive Ergonomics Program, Julia Greenwald, The Ergonomic Center of North Carolina (I)

Applying the ErgoTriangle to Start a Successful Ergonom-ics Program, Naz Dardashti, ErgoNaz, Inc. (All)

Training and Mentoring Novice Ergonomics Practitioner – How to Develop “Home Grown Ergonomists”, Robert T. Smith, Ergo Strategies Inc. (All)

Lifestyle or Workstyle? How Work Patterns Undermine Wellness, Robert Stuthridge, Integrated Ergonomics LLC (All)

Building a Healthier New You! Ian Elliott, Sibley & Associates Inc. (All)

Diagnosis of the Style and the Quality of Life of Workers in a Brazilian Federal Organization, Antonio Augusto de Paula Xavier, Ph.D., UTFPR - Federal University Technological - Paraná (All)

Number Crunching: What to do With all my Data? Karin Barsness, 3M

Ergonomics Programs: Assessing and Tracking Your Progress, Nancy Larson, 3M

The Work Compatibility Improvement Framework: Defining and Measuring the Human-at-Work System, Ali Al-Hemoud, Ph.D., Kuwait Institute (I)

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Injury Prevention: Tomorrow’s Best Practices, Woody Dwyer CPE, CIE St. Paul Travelers; Kevin Costello, CPE, United States Ergonomic; Kim Lopez, CEO, Remedy Interactive; George Carpenter, CEO, Workwell Systems Inc.

An Introduction to Lean Principles for Ergonomists and Engineers for the Healthcare Industry, Jerome Congleton, Ph.D., Texas A&M University (I)

Ergonomic Issues in Ambu-lance Cabs and Paramedic Duty, Stephen Morrissey, Oregon OSHA (All)

Consumer’s Digest: Using Human-Interface Design to Select Human-Moving Equip-ment, Miriam Joffe, Auburn Engineers, Inc. (All)

Effective Occupational Health and Safety Management Sys-tem: A Framework for Meeting the Requirements of OHSAS 18001, Awwad Dababneh, University of Jordan (All)

A Pressing Question - How Much Contact Pressure is too Much? Tom Albin, Auburn Engineers (B)

Ergonomic Assessment of the Da Vinci Robot, Rebecca Iden, Clemson University (All)

Shiftwork, Work Scheduling and Safety- How Much is too Much? Wayne Maynard, Liberty Mutual Group (I)

Impact of Ergonomics in Developing Shiftwork Systems in Nigerian Manufacturing Industries, Godson Osueke, Federal University of Technol-ogy, Owerri. Nigeria (All)

Human Vibration During Fastener Installation, Susan Murray, University of Mis-souri-Rolla (I)

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12:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Facility Tour: Abbott Labs

1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Post-Conference Workshops

1:30-3:30OSHA Sponsored: What to Expect When OSHA Comes Knocking, (FREE) Susan Monroe, US DOL – OSHA, Dallas Area Office (All)

1:30-5:30Preparing for the Certified Professional Ergonomist Exam (Presenter: TBD)(I) to (A)

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“Computer Workstation Best Practices” “Using Business Metrics to Show Success in Your Ergonomics Program”

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1:30-4:30Experience Ergonomics: Demon-strations for Teaching Ergonomics and Safety Principles, Paul Adams, Ph.D. PE, CSP, CPE, Applied Safety and Ergonomics, Inc.; Miriam Joffe, MS, PT, CPE, Auburn Engineers, Inc.

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Ergonomics101:TheBasicsofErgonomics8:00a.m.–NoonKimberlyMonroe,Ph.D.,KMErgonomics,LLCMadinaJoshi,RaytheonCorporationKerithStender,LosAlamosNationalLabLevel:BeginnerContinuing an Applied Ergonomics Conference tradition of offering conference registrants a FREE, high quality seminar, this course is intended to help those who are new to the field of ergonomics or have ergonomics as a secondary responsibility. Ergonom-ics 101 will provide an introduction to fundamental ergonomic principles and simple applications. This course will review the elements of an effective ergonomic process with an emphasis on risk factor identification. Examples and case studies of program implementation in both office/lab and industrial set-tings will be provided.

Ergonomics102:BasicSolutionDevelopmentandImplementation1:00p.m.–5:00p.m.BernardMeegan,CaterpillarInc.KarinBarsness,3MCorporateErgonomicsLevel:Beginner Expanding on the basic principles reviewed in Ergonomics 101, Ergonomics 102 will focus on solution development and implementation to address commonly identified ergonomic issues in both heavy and light manufacturing, as well as the office work environment. Discussions will focus on the prevention of back and upper extremity injuries. Basic physiology and risk factor identification tools including the NIOSH lifting guide will be reviewed. Participants are encouraged to bring work situations that they may like to discuss and possibly present in a short synopsis for group discussion.

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AgingandErgonomics8:00a.m.–NoonSharonJoines,Ph.D.,CenterforUniversalDesign,NorthCarolinaStateUniversityLevel:IntermediatetoAdvancedReview the issues surrounding our aging society, specifically, age related physiological changes. Dem-onstrations and examples will highlight age-related limitations and effective interventions. Attendees will explore the issues at hand through strategy labs and case study-based solutions.

Safety,HealthandErgonomicProgramsforImmigrantandInternationalWorkers1:00p.m.–5:00p.m.LidaOrtaAnés,Ph.D.,GraduateSchoolofPub-licHealth,UniversityofPuertoRico-MedicalSciencesCampusGracielaPerez,ScD,CPE,GlaxoSmithKlineLevel:IntermediatetoAdvancedDoes your organization employ workers who do not speak or understand English or for whom English is a second language? Does your company operate facilities in non-English speaking countries or in countries with very different cultures? Taught in English by bi-lingual ergonomic experts, this seminar will address the unique health and safety challenges that accompany these situations, including com-munication and cultural hurdles, developing inclusive medical surveillance, health and safety, and ergonom-ics programs, and dealing with variability in body dimensions and other human factors considerations in the design of work spaces, tools and equipment.

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MeasurementBasedMethodsInErgonomicProductDesign8:00a.m.–NoonKevinJ.Costello,UnitedStatesErgonomicsChandraNair,SymbolLevel:IntermediatetoAdvancedThis seminar emphasizes the ergonomics product design process and techniques used to quantify ergonomics performance. The purpose is to provide an insight as to how a human factors practitioner would interact with a product design team through-out the various stages of product development, with an emphasis on problem solving and validation. This session would include several case studies and

hands-on, interactive demonstrations. A variety of measurement tools and equipment will be demon-strated (such as EMG, goniometry, force sensors, pressure mapping, vibration, etc). Published criteria and generally accepted thresholds and guidelines will be used as reference thresholds.

MacroergonomicsforPractitioners:YouMayAlreadyBeOne1:00p.m.–5:00p.m.AndrewS.Imada,Ph.D.,A.S.Imada&Associates,GaryOrr,OrrConsultingNancyLarson,3MLevel:IntermediatetoAdvancedThe success of an ergonomic program in an organiza-tion depends upon going beyond injury reduction and using a macroergonomic business focus. This workshop will answer the often-asked question: “What exactly is Macroergonomics and why should it matter to me?” Attendees will gain knowledge about macroergonomics and learn practical ways to implement it in their company. In short, the future success of ergonomics depends upon utilizing macro-ergonomics to fully integrate ergonomics initiatives into business processes to create a strategic business advantage. This workshop emphasizes practical ap-plications of macroergonomics as explained through case studies.

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DevelopingAccommodationsforChallengingEmployeeswithPhysicalImpairments8:00a.m.–NoonKerriA.Morgan,MSOT,OTR/L,WashingtonUniversitySchoolofMedicineSherylS.Ulin,Ph.D.,CPE,TheUniversityofMichiganCenterforErgonomicsLevel:BeginnertoAdvancedWorkplace parameters often prevent people with musculoskeletal disorders and other physical dis-abilities from performing required duties, of which they are otherwise capable. This program will explore the issues associated with placement of such workers. Using ergonomic principles for workplace design and accommodations, a fundamental framework for determining job requirements and worker capabili-ties that develops appropriate workplace parameters to enable worker participation will be presented. Methods for identifying and eliminating physical work place barriers using new work equipment, tools or procedures will be included. Case studies will be presented to illustrate job design and redesign for people with disabilities.

This program is arranged in conjunction with the University of Michigan Center for Occupational Health and Safety Engineering, a NIOSH sponsored Education and Research Center.

StumptheErgoChumps:TacklingYourToughestProblems1:00p.m.–5:00p.m.IanChong,CPELenWalsh,PE,CPELevel:IntermediatetoAdvancedDo you have a really tough “unsolvable” ergonomics problem? Are you interested in seeing tough prob-lems solved for virtually no money, or do you want to really exercise your creative juices? Then bring that unsolvable problem (photos, video, actual tool) to this hands-on workshop and see if it stumps the ergo chumps. Facilitated by a dynamic duo of entertaining and highly creative ergonomists, this popular work-shop presents real world case studies and provides you with a unique opportunity to exercise creative thinking in solving your real-world problems and re-ceive low cost assistance from the workshop leaders.

Society For Work Science (SWS) Sponsored Workshop

AnIntroductiontoLeanPrinciplesforErgonomistsandEngineers8:00a.m.–NoonJenniferKarlin,Ph.D.,SouthDakotaSchoolofMinesandTechnologyLevel:AllBack by popular demand and one of last year’s most highly rated sessions! Practicing ergonomists in many companies could benefit greatly by imple-menting the concepts of Lean manufacturing. This workshop offers an introduction to the entire system commonly called Lean manufacturing. Understood as a system rather than individual tools and techniques, the participants will see that Lean can be used in manufacturing, service, and administrative functions to increase process effectiveness. This workshop will emphasize hands-on application of commonly used Lean tools and techniques and how they can enhance ergonomics programs. Participants will learn skills they can take home and start using immediately.

JobAnalysis:MethodsforBuildingontheExpertiseofExperiencedWorkerstoReduceRisk1:00p.m.–5:00p.m.WilliamWiehagen,NIOSHDougRabeneck,H.B.MaynardandCompany,Inc.Level:AllVariability is natural in all work systems and always results in some level of risk. Risk is generic and it might reflect the probability and severity of worker injury, production downtime, higher product cost, and unacceptable quality. This workshop will summa-rize a variety of methods for analyzing work tasks and allow participants to obtain a broad understanding of different methods to describe jobs for the purpose of enhancing the work system. When done well, job analysis has practical implications for work system design as well as training new individuals entering the work force. In many cases, experienced workers have learned how to balance safety and productivity while producing a quality product. Practical methods for analyzing jobs should inherently consider the expertise of these veteran workers to better capture their knowledge while offering an ante for work system improvement.

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Monday, March 12, 20077:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast8:00 a.m. - Noon Pre-Conference Workshops8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. BCPE Exam10:00 a.m. -10:30 a.m. BreakNoon - 1:00 p.m. Lunch – On your own1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pre-Conference Workshops1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Exhibitor Set-up1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Facility Tour: American Airlines (Group A – Limited to 20)2:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Facility Tour: American Airlines (Group B – Limited to 20)3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Break

Tuesday, March 13, 20077:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Coffee Service8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Opening Session8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. vendor Presentations8:30 a.m. - Noon Exhibits & Ergo Cup Team demos Open8:30 a.m. - Noon Facility Tour: Bell Helicopter9:30 a.m. - Noon Facility Tour: Raytheon Precision ManufacturingNoon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch & keynote Speaker1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions & Master Benchmarking 1:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Exhibits & Ergo Cup Team demos Open1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. vendor Presentations3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Break3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions & Master Benchmarking (part 2)3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. vendor Presentations4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Networking Social in Exhibit Hall

Wednesday, March 14, 20077:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Benchmarking7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Coffee Service7:30 a.m. - Noon Exhibits & Ergo Cup demos Open8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Concurrent Sessions8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. vendor Presentations 8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Facility Tour: Lockheed Martin (Limited to 20)Noon - 1:30 p.m. Lunch & keynote Speaker1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Facility Tour: Mary kay Cosmetics (Limited to 25)1:45 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Concurrent Sessions & Master Benchmarking1:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Exhibits & Ergo Cup Team demos Open3:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Break3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Concurrent Sessions 3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. vendor Presentations3:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Benchmarking (part 2)4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Exhibitor Tear down

Thursday, March 15, 20077:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Registration7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Benchmarking7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Coffee Service8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions9:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. Concurrent Sessions & Master Panel 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Ergo Cup & Applied Ergonomics Student design Competition Awards 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lunch – On your Own12:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Facility Tour: Abbott Labs1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Post-Conference Workshops Schedule subject to change. All session descriptions can be found on the Web site and are based on the matrix.www.appliedergo.org/conference.

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OSHASponsored:WhattoExpectWhenOSHAComesKnocking.(FREE)1:30p.m.–3:30p.m.SusanMonroe,USDOL–OSHA,DallasAreaOfficeLevel:AllFew employers want to see OSHA compliance of-ficers at their door, but understanding the compliance inspection process can help reduce anxiety and in some cases, fines. Experienced OSHA compliance officers will discuss the planning, execution and follow-up for inspections, as well as employer rights in managing both the site visit and subsequent cita-tions. Special emphasis will be placed on addressing ergonomic hazards from the perspective of a compli-ance officer trained in ergonomics. All conference attendees are welcome to attend this FREE seminar.

ExperienceErgonomics:DemonstrationsforTeachingErgonomicsandSafetyPrinciples1:30p.m.–4:30p.m.PaulAdams,PhD,PE,CSP,CPE–AppliedSafetyandErgonomics,Inc.MiriamJoffe,MS,PT,CPE–AuburnEngineers,Inc.Level:AllIf you want to make your ergonomics training come alive, this train-the-trainer session offers proven techniques for engaging your audience. Demonstra-tions can be very effective in helping your audience understand ergonomic and safety principles in a way that is fun and unforgettable. Participants will have the opportunity to learn numerous simple, low-cost demonstrations that illustrate safety concepts, as well as both physical and cognitive ergonomic principles.

PreparingfortheCertifiedProfessionalErgonomistExam1:30p.m.–5:30p.m.Level:Intermediate/AdvancedThis workshop will cover:• How the CPE exam is structured and formatted• Reference materials to use in studying• Suggestions for preparations • General exam content.This workshop received very positive feedback and reviews at the 2006 AEC. If you are considering taking the CPE Exam within the next few years, this workshop should help you plan your study time and prepare effectively.

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InterContinental Dallas15201 dallas Parkway, Addison, TX 75001 Phone: 972-386-6000 • Toll Free: 800-386-1592Fax: 972-404-1848 • www.intercontinental.com

The InterContinental is accepting reservations at a rate of $150 plus applicable tax (13%) per room. Reservations received after 5:00 p.m. Central Time on February 16, 2007 will be on a space and rate availability basis. Please contact the hotel direct for reservations at 800-386-1592 or 972-386-6000 and identify yourself as attending the Applied Ergonomics Conference. All reservations require a deposit equal to the room rate or one night plus tax currently at 13% at the time of making the reservation. Cancellation will be accepted up to 4:00 p.m. Central Time seventy-two (72) hours prior to arrival. After sev-enty-two (72) hours, a cancellation will result in a charge of one night’s room plus tax and will be charged to the individual’s credit card.

The hotel will offer a limited number of rooms at the prevailing government per diem rate that is currently $104.

Checkintimeafter3:00p.m. Check out time is 12:00 Noon.

Addison is one of the Dallas area’s most popular

destinations. It is unique in the amenities and cus-tomer service it provides to Dallas area visitors. With more than 170 restaurants and 22 hotels, Addison of-fers abundant opportunities for dining and shopping, all within 4.3 square miles. Addison perfectly blends the diversity of a big city with the ambiance of a small town. Addison also promises the most prestigious shopping in the Dallas area including the Dallas Gal-leria with Nordstroms and Saks Fifth Avenue.

DallasDallas “Live Large. Think Big” describes the essence and vitality of a city built on big dreams, freshly blazed trails and an attitude that all things are possible. This

richly diverse city offers a thriving culinary scene, leading arts district, countless luxury accommoda-tions, professional sports, trendy entertainment districts and endless shopping opportunities. Based on 2004 Census Bureau Estimate the population of Dallas is 1,210,390. It is the 9th largest city in the United States and the 3rd largest city in Texas, and it is among the nation’s 100 most ethnically diverse communities.

AirTravel-EasyAccessDallas Fort-Worth Inter-national Airport, one of the world’s busiest and fastest growing airports, in central North America puts you within 4 hours of any major

city in the U.S., Mexico and Canada. With 2,300 flights daily to more than 160 destinations worldwide, DFW is one of the world’s most convenient airports.

CarRentalHertz is the preferred car rental company for the Applied Ergonomics Conference in Dallas, Texas. Call Hertz at 800-654-2210 and use IIE CDP# 1641833 and promotional code 989004 or reserve online at www.hertz.com. Save $5 a day – up to $25 total – off your meeting rental!

ShuttleServiceAfter collecting luggage, locate the information kiosk in the baggage claim area. Push the appropri-ate button for Yellow Checker Shuttle, to connect to a dispatch operator. Provide the operator with the location (terminal and baggage claim sections are notated above the baggage claim carrousel, or on the information kiosk). They will direct you to the shuttle loading area outside baggage claim. Look for the Orange sign, which designates “shared ride loading zone”. Your driver will pick you up there. Remem-ber to only take a Yellow Checker Shuttle vehicle to insure quality service and pricing. The one-way fare to the InterContinental is approximately $17.00. For a special conference rate, go to www.appliedergo.org/conference.

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SAVE$100! You can take advantage of a $100 saving off your conference registration fee by staying at the host hotel, InterContinental, located in prestigious North Dallas in the heart of Addison. When you reg-ister, you will be asked to provide a hotel confirmation number on the conference registration form to qualify for the savings.

Visit with Ergo Exhibitors2007 Exhibitors(As of October 31, 2006)• 3M Workspace Solutions • AliMed Inc. • Ansell Healthcare • Atlas Ergonomics • Auburn Engineers, Inc. • Back-A-Line • Beagle I Inc. • Ergogenesis, LLC. • Ergomat USA, Inc.• Ergos USA • ErgotecH Inc. • Hoggan Health Industries • Humanscale • Humantech • idea@WORK • Impacto • Liberty Mutual Safety Solutions• Loza Enterprises • Magnitude • Mega Comfort • MegaStar • Neutral Posture • NexGen Ergonomics Inc. • Remedy Interactive • Sandalwood • Standers Choice• Structural Plastics • The Ergonomics Center of North Carolina • University of Michigan • Wellnomics WorkPace• Working Concepts Contact InformationTo exhibit or sponsor at this conference, contact:

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TaxiServiceTaxis are available on the upper level of each terminal. Taxi service from DFW to the InterContinental hotel is approximately $45 one way and the travel time is 20-30

minutes depending on the traffic.

What’sIncludedinYourRegistrationFeeThe Applied Ergonomics Conference fees include all concurrent education ses-sions, exhibitor reception, coffee service, lunch on

Tuesday and Wednesday, and one CD of the confer-ence proceedings. Conference fees are due in full at the time your completed registration form is submit-ted to IIE. Registrations are not considered complete until payment is received. (Note that you can take advantage of a $100 savings off your registration fees by staying at the host hotel, the InterContinental Dal-las. You must provide a hotel confirmation number on the registration form to qualify and you may be asked to show your hotel room key once you arrive onsite at the registration desk.)

Fees are payable in U.S. currency only. You may pay by check, money order, Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. You must submit a completed registration form and payment no later than 5:00 pm EST, February 1, 2007 to receive the early registra-tion rate. IIE will accept registration in-house until 5:00 p.m. ET, Friday, February 24. After that date, all registrations will be processed on-site.

TeamDiscountsBring your team to the Applied Ergonomics Confer-ence! IIE offers a discount of $50 off each registration for two to four people and $100 off each registra-tion for five or more. Registrations must be received together, and team members must be from the same company and company location. No additional dis-counts apply with the team discounts. Team discounts do not apply to workshops, discounted or student registrations. Team discounts apply to Full Conference registrations only. Contact IIE Member and Customer Service today at (800) 494-0460 for details.

CancellationsandSubstitutionsA refund minus a $50 processing fee is available if IIE is notified in writing 30 days prior to the event start date. Registrations that are

cancelled after that date are subject to a $100 process-ing fee. Registrants who fail to cancel 10 days prior to the start date are liable for the entire event fee. Substitutions, from the same company only, may be made at any time and must be submitted in writing. The appropriate member/non-member rate will apply for substitutions.

ContinuingEducationUnits(CEUs)The Institute of Indus-trial Engineers is a certified provider of continuing education programs by the International Association for

Continuing Education and Training. Upon request, IIE will award continuing education units (CEUs) to participants who attend the educational conference. Each half-day conference workshop is worth .4 CEU’s and 1.6 CEU’s for full conference attendance.

ABIHCertificationPointsCM points are accrued by Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIHs) and CAIHs who are certified by the American Board of Industrial Hygiene. ABIH requires CIHs/CAIHs to maintain verification of the courses and conference, which they attended. CIHs will accrue .5 CM points per pre- or post-confer-ence workshop, 2.5 conference CM points for the conference or .5 points per .5 day, 4.0 total Industrial Hygiene CM Points.

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AmericanPhysicalTherapyAssociationThose individuals interested in obtaining CEU credits should apply for credit after the conference. You should:• Track sessions attended on an official printed schedule,• Document total time at each of these sessions, then total at the end of the conference,• Submit the schedule and application to your local APTA chapter. (www.apta.org)

AmericanOccupationalTherapistsAssociationIf OT’s want to be sure that the conference will be applied to the continuing education that is required of them for their State OT Regulatory Board, they should check with their Board before taking the course to be sure it will be accepted. Also for those OT’s who are looking for continuing education to satisfy the NBCOT recertification, they need to check with NBCOT (www.nbcot.org or www.aota.org).

BoardofCertifiedSafetyProfessionalsBCSP offers COC points (continuance of certification points). Individuals attending the conference will receive one point for attending two or more conference days or one-half point for less than two days. In order to obtain COC points, individuals must submit a con-ference program, schedule, and proof of attendance or completion to BCSP during their recertification cycle. (www.bcsp.org)

SpecialNeedsIf you have special needs or a disability and require special services check the appropri-ate box on the registration form. Please attach a separate list of your needs with your

registration form, or you may inform the Meeting Manager of your needs prior to the conference.

Questions?Call (800) 494-0460 or (770) 449-0460 or e-mail cs@iienet.org.

Three easy ways to register!

OnlineGo to www.appliedergo.org/conference

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MailIIE, 3577 Parkway Lane, Suite 200,

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Conference Registration by by after after onsiteCheckappropriateboxes 2/1/07 2/1/07 2/1/07 2/1/07 2/23/07■ Full Conference $625 $725 $795 $895 $995■ Student Rate* $195 $195 $275 $275 $375■ Team Discount** $____ $____ $____ $____ $____■ Participating Org. $595 $695 $765 $865 $965

Blue/boldcolumns:Priceseffectiveonlyifstayingatthehosthotel.InterContinentalHotelConfirmation#: ________________________ * Must be a full time-student. Please provide a Student Verification Form or a copy of a current transcript as proof of full-time student status. A copy of your student ID will not be accepted

** Bring a team and save up to $100 off each registration. Team discounts apply to Full Conference registrations only. Team discounts are not applicable to Student registration fees.

OrganizationsAll participating organization members are eligible for one discount — the best rate of $595 prior to 2/1/07 if staying at the host hotel or $765 after 2/1/07 if staying at the host hotel. Please indicate which organizations you belong to by checking the appropriate box:

Workshop Registration Prices listed are in addition to the conference registration fee. Workshops are only open to individuals attending the conference. Pre-conferenceWorkshops:March12 TOTAL■ Aging and Ergonomics ................................................................................ $195 ______■ An Introduction To Lean Principles for Ergonomists

and Engineers (SWS) ................................................................................ $195 ______■ Developing Accommodations for Challenging Employees ........................ $195 ______■ Ergonomics 101: The Basics of Ergonomics ............................................... FREE■ Ergonomics 102: Basic Solution Development and Implementation .............. $195 ______■ Job Analysis: Methods For Building On The Expertise of Experienced

Workers to Reduce Risk (SWS) ................................................................. $195 ______■ Measurement Based Methods in Ergonomic Product Design (HFES) ........... $195 ______■ Macroergonomics for Practitioners: You May Already Be One (HFES) ........... $195 ______■ Safety, Health and Ergonomics Programs for Immigrant

and International Workers ......................................................................... $195 ______■ Stump the Ergo Chumps: Tackling Your Toughest Problems ..................... $195 ______

Post-conferenceWorkshops:March15■ Experience Ergonomics: Demonstrations for Teaching Ergonomics

and Safety Principles .................................................................................. $195 ______■ OSHA Sponsored: What to Expect from an OSHA Inspection ................. FREE ■ Preparing for the Certified Professional Ergonomist Exam .......................... $195 ______

FacilityTours:March12-15■ Mon, Mar 12: American Airlines 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. (Limited to 20) ....... $35______■ Mon, Mar 12: American Airlines 2:15 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Limited to 20) ....... $35______■ Tue, Mar 13: Bell Helicopter (Ft. Worth) 8:30 a.m. - Noon........................... $35______■ Tue, Mar 13: Raytheon Precision Manufacturing 9:30 a.m. - Noon .............. $35______■ Wed, Mar 14: Lockheed Martin 8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. (Limited to 20) ....... $35______■ Wed, Mar 14: Mary Kay Cosmetics 1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Limited to 25) .... $35______■ Thu, March 15: Abbott Labs 12:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ..................................... $35______

GrandTotal ..................................................................................................... $ ______

Benchmarking SessionsSessions limited to 30 people, and pre-registration is required.

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■ ACE

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Applied Ergonomics Conference 2007 | March 12-15, 2007 rEgIsTrATIOn FOrM

Tuesday,March13,1:45p.m.–3:15p.m.■ Ergonomics and the Aging Workforce (Master

Session)

Tuesday,March13,3:30p.m.–5:00p.m.■ Ergonomics and the Aging Workforce (Master

Session part 2)

Wednesday,March14,7:00a.m.–8:30a.m.■ Preparing for a Career in Ergonomics■ Ergonomic Input to Purchasing Guidelines and

Specifications■ Industrial/Office Ergonomics Training

Techniques and Methods

Wednesday,March14,1:45p.m.–3:15p.m.■ Ergonomics and Return to Work Decisions

(Master Session)

Wednesday,March14,3:15p.m.–5:00p.m.■ Ergonomics and Return to Work Decisions

(Master Session part 2)

Thursday,March15,7:00a.m.–8:30a.m.■ Patient Handling in Nursing Care Facilities■ Computer Workstation Best Practices■ Using Business Metrics to Show Success in Your

Ergonomics Program

FREE