Understanding Office Ergonomics and the Benefits of Early Intervention of Musculoskeletal Injuries at the Workplace
| Date: | Tuesday, March 23, 2010,
light lunch included
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Time:
| 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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| Location: | HRMAM office | 1700-275 Portage Ave
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| Cost (add GST): | Members: $65 | Non-Members $75 |
Registration Deadline:
| March 16, 2010
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Description:
The first hour of this session covers ergonomic principles and human anatomy as they relate to postures, movement and productivity in the workplace. Common workplace musculoskeletal risk factors are identified and solutions are provided to help the participants learn to set up their own workstation, to prevent injury and to promote a healthy "workstyle".
The second hour of the session will focus on early intervention in musculoskeletal injuries (MSI) in the workplace. Learn how collaboration with the employer and the occupational therapist prevents time loss injuries, allows for accommodation of injured works, provides ergonomic education to employers and employees, reduces the cost of MSI injuries, and promotes a healthy work environment; a "win-win" for the employer and the employees.
Presenters:
Marnie Courage is the owner and Principal Consultant at Enabling Access (http://ea-solutions.ca) She is a registered Occupational Therapist with 10 years experience working in Manitoba in both the public and private business sectors, consulting in rehabilitation services for people living with disabilities as well as in ergonomics and workplace injury prevention, for both office and industrial based companies.
Marnie completed the Matheson Ergonomic Evaluation Certification Program and holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology and a Bachelors Degree of Medical Rehabilitation in Occupational Therapy. Marnie has assisted many Canadian as well as local Winnipeg companies reduce thier costs associated with workplace injuries and improve employee comfort and productivity.
Lorraine Mischuk, in an Occupational Therapist and Owner of Maximize Human Capabilities - MHC Ergonomics and Occupational Therapy (www.maxot.ca), with over 20 years experience working in both the public and private business sectors. Lorraine has provided early intervention services at the railway, manufacturing sector, call centre and other computer based places of employment. Lorraine has extensive training and experience in Ergonomics, Job Demands Analysis and Workplace Accommodation. She is a fully Certified Work Capacity Evaluation (C.W.C.E.) with the Matheson Functional Capacity Evaluation System. Lorraine is also trained in the Progressive Goal Attainment Program (PGAP) with the University Centre for Research on Pain and Disability, and provides community-based programming for individuals experiencing disability associated with pain, depression, cancer and other health conditions. She has lectured at the University of Manitoba for the School of Medical Rehabilitation.
Lorraine is currently Co-Chair of the Manitoba Society of Occupational Therapists - Private Practice Group; and was formally the Chair of the Occupational Therapy Practice Committee, a national committee on private practice with the Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists. (Lorraine has a Bachelor of Science Honours degree in Microbiology with a minor in Biochemistry and worked in medical research prior to becoming an occupational therapist.)
Cancellations will be accepted until Noon on March 16, 2010. After that all cancellations and non-attendees will be charged.
