AIHA University Webinar: Six Common Reasons Why Workplace Ergonomics Deployments Fail

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Workplace ergonomics programs are critical for safeguarding employees, reducing injuries, and driving business outcomes, but far too often, they fail to achieve their full potential. Why? Missteps in design, deployment, and sustainability can lead to missed opportunities and organizational inefficiencies. Discover how VelocityEHS has empowered organizations—from global enterprises and Fortune 1000 companies to growth-driven mid-market businesses—to overcome these challenges through a proven, standardized approach to ergonomics. With over 45 years of expertise and benchmarking insights, this methodology consistently delivers results, including a 17% annual reduction in MSDs and worker compensation costs. In this webinar, we’ll explore the six most common reasons workplace ergonomics programs falter and share practical best practices to ensure your program’s success.

Learning Objectives

After attending this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Identify the six common reasons why workplace ergonomics deployments fail and their root causes.
• Implement effective strategies to avoid failure and build a sustainable, results-driven ergonomics program.
• Analyze successful examples of ergonomics management systems and approaches.
• Confidently communicate challenges and solutions to business leaders.
• Enhance workplace ergonomics programs to deliver measurable, meaningful value.

Presenter

Blake McGowan, B.Sc., M.Sc., CPE, CPE
Blake McGowan, Solution Executive at VelocityEHS, is responsible for defining and executing the Industrial Ergonomics solution’s vision, strategy, and performance. Blake has over 25 years of experience helping global manufacturing organizations deploy and sustain formalized ergonomics processes and achieve best-in-class performance. Blake received a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology (Biomechanics and Neurophysiology) and a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology (Human Neuromechanics) from the University of Waterloo in Waterloo, Ontario. He is a candidate for a Master of Liberal Arts degree in Extension Studies, Management Field, from Harvard University. Blake has achieved recognition as a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE). He is a member of the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA) Musculoskeletal Health Cross-sector Council, the National Safety Congress (NSC) Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD) Solution Lab, the American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienists (ACGIH), and Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES).

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