The Revised Ergonomic Toolkit: An Introduction to Assessing Musculoskeletal Risk Webinar Recording

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Assessing the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) can be overwhelming. There are a variety of tools available. While some are quick and easy to use and others require more time and training, not all tools are appropriate for every situation.

This webinar will introduce attendees to the latest version of the AIHA Ergonomic Toolkit and review important updates. We will also discuss a strategy for selecting the correct tool(s) from the many available and recommend a plan for the assessment.

Learning Objectives

After this webinar, participants will be able to:

• Discuss the Revised Ergonomic Toolkit and the information contained in it.
  
• Outline a strategy for choosing an appropriate ergonomic assessment tool.
• Identify WMSD risk factors and the tools best suited to analyze them.
• Analyze several scenarios and discuss the best approach for assessment.

Presenters

Susan E. Kotowski, PhD, CPE, FAIHA

Susan E. Kotowski is Professor at the University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences where she has taught and researched in the areas of ergonomics and biomechanics for 20 years. She is a graduate of the University of Cincinnati Colleges of Medicine and Engineering (PhD in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety, MS in Industrial Engineering, MS in Environmental and Occupational Hygiene) and the University of Dayton College of Engineering. She is a co-author of the Ergonomics chapter in the Industrial Hygiene Performance Metrics, 2nd edition book and is active in the Ergonomics committee. She is a Certified Professional Ergonomist and a Fellow of AIHA. Susan was one of the original developers of the AIHA Ergonomic Assessment Toolkit and was instrumental in its update.

Sheree L. Gibson, PE, CPE, FAIHA

Sheree L. Gibson is a semi-retired ergonomics consultant. She has practiced industrial ergonomics for more than 35 years. A graduate of West Virginia University with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and a master’s in applied ergonomics, she is a licensed professional engineer and a certified professional ergonomist. She is a former chair of the AIHA Ergonomics Committee where she remains active. She was a co-author of An Ergonomics Guide to Computer Workstations, Third Edition and is currently working on the ergonomics chapters in the latest edition of The Occupational Environment. She was one of the principal authors of the current OSHA Computer Workstation Checklists. She is a Fellow of AIHA and has received several AIHA awards including Outstanding Individual Contributor. Sheree was one of the original developers of the AIHA Ergonomic Assessment Toolkit and was instrumental in its update.