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Adam Lecznar Associate (Systems Engineering) |
Sarah Spiker Lead (Injury Prevention) |
Rhea de Verteuil Director (People & Processes) |
Nicole Williamson Associate (Systems Engineering) |
Michala Baete Manager (Injury Prevention) |
Kelly Hogan Director (Injury Prevention) |
Jacob MacCara Associate (Injury Prevention) |
Alessa Bazua Associate (Injury Prevention) |
Pam Dwyer Manager (Injury Prevention) |
The Sandalwood team has been busy preparing a lot of interesting material for much anticipated trip to the Applied Ergonomics Conference in Louisville KY on March 16-19, 2020. Here’s what we have planned:
Monday March 16 2020
2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. AEC Student Leadership Workshop
Speaker Rhea de Verteuil (Director, People & Processes)
*Round-table discussion on resumes, interviewing practices, do’s and don’ts
Tuesday March 17 2020
8:00 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. Planning and Deploying a Large-Scale Ergonomics Process: Year-by-Year
Moderator Michala Baete (Manager, Injury Prevention)
*learn the necessary elements required to roll out a large-scale ergonomics process *understand the order and timeframe in which to successfully deploy the elements of the process *learn how to expand their program on a global scale *understand how to sustain the momentum long term
8:00 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. $8 Million Payback in Three Years – How the Lear Corporation Did That
Moderator Jacob MacCara (Associate, Injury Prevention)
*the approaches, methods, and tools to optimize business performance *how to implement the proven approaches *how sharing metrics and improvement processes across global operations increase engagement
8:50 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Ergonomics in a Global Company
Moderator Michala Baete (Manager, Injury Prevention)
*how to leverage internal resources and programs to advance ergonomics across the globe *demonstrate how new research in the field of ergonomics is disseminated and implemented in multiple facilities *consistency of ergonomic tools and measurements that drive ergonomic decisions around the world *understand how to build a community of ergonomic teams that are remote
8:50 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Growth and Innovation at Amazon
Moderator Jacob MacCara (Manager, Injury Prevention)
*understand the ergonomics approach within a large-scale company *learn innovative ways to measure real-time safety culture and associate engagement *identify how technology can drive a different approach to ergonomics
Wednesday March 18 2020
8:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Industry 4.0 Master Track
Presenter Kelly Hogan (Director, Injury Prevention)
*review definitions of technology advancements associated with Industry 4.0 *how does this relate to Ergonomics? *understand what role ergonomists can play in Industry 4.0 *review of the ergonomic tools and research needed to keep a human focus in the movement. *how to incorporate into your Ergonomics Program?
8:00 a.m. – 8:40 a.m. Introducing Digital Human Modeling to Your Business
Presenters Alessa Bazua (Associate, Injury Prevention) & Jacob MacCara (Associate, Injury Prevention)
*overview of Digital Human Modeling (DHM) as a necessary tool to advance ergonomics in manufacturing *demonstrate benefits of improving workstation ergonomics earlier in the design phase *showcase common functionalities in DHM that help drive a workplace design decision *propose steps on how to introduce a DHM into your organization
2:00 p.m. – 2:25 p.m. Industry 4.0 What Does it Mean to the Ergonomist?
Presenter Kelly Hogan (Director, Injury Prevention)
*review definitions of technology advancements associated with Industry 4.0 *understand what role ergonomists can play in Industry 4.0 *review of the ergonomic tools and research needed to keep a human focus in the movement.
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Advanced Technologies in Ergonomics
Presenter Pam Dwyer (Manager, Injury Prevention)
*focus on Digital Human Modeling (DHM), how it has evolved, how to implement, and what the benefits are *scalability and use cases of how to best utilize the DHM and see the most ROI will also be discussed
Thursday March 19 2020
10:00 a.m. – 10:25 a.m. Making Everyone an Ergonomist in a Dynamic Environment
Moderator Jacob MacCara (Associate, Injury Prevention)
*speaking the same language within EHS, and to other functional teams *implementing improvements using informed decisions, without making compromises *ergonomic evolution of product design, manufacturing lines and processes
10:30 a.m. – 10:55 a.m. Participatory Ergonomics – Simplifying Complex Concepts for use by the Front Line
Moderator Jacob MacCara (Associate, Injury Prevention)
*learn how to break down and simplify the science of ergonomics for practice by front line supervisors and workers
11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Ergonomics a Part Time Job – AA Tech’s Ergonomic Journey
Moderator Alessa Bazua (Associate, Injury Prevention)
*provide an overview of the various types of wearable sensors that are emerging in the fields of ergonomics, job analysis, safety and worker assessment. * Describe the various applications of each type of sensor * Discuss the advantages and barriers to implementation and adoption
Why Sandalwood?
We are a one-stop-shop for launching job rotation for any employer from conception to implementation. Our experts tailor our services to meet the needs of our customers by collaborating with them throughout the entire process. We do not offer cookie cutter solutions for job rotation because the needs of employers vary significantly.
Why Sandalwood?
Sandalwood is pleased to offer solutions above and beyond the traditional ergonomic assessments. With an in-depth knowledge of various digital human modelling software suites, integration and adoption to your health and safety programs has never been easier. Sandalwood is experienced in ergonomic program design as well as industry leaders in digital human modelling services. We have a diverse team that is able the leverage the results from the digital human model to provide in depth risk assessments of future designs and current state. Sandalwood is also able to pair these assessments with expertise and provide guidance on the best solution for you. Sandalwood is also on the forefront of emerging technologies and able to integrate Motion capture, Wearables, and extended or virtual reality into your ergonomic program.
