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2025 Classes
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
9:00 am – 10:00 am
Ergonomics 101: Developing an Ergonomics Process and Utilizing Job Analysis (Basic)
Robert (Bob) Fox, PhD, CPE, Lecturer, University of Michigan/University of California-Berkeley
This program will cover the principles for developing an ergonomics process and utilizing ergonomics job assessment methods will be described.
10:15 am – 11:15 am
Integrating Athletic Training, Kinesiology, and Exercise Science backgrounds into the Ergonomics Process at Toyota (Basic)
Caitlin Jury, Director of Client Operations, Premise Health; and Kelsey Hitt, Ergonomics Engineer, Toyota Motor North America
Learn how Toyota has integrated the education and skillsets of individuals with Athletic Training, Kinesiology, and Exercise Science backgrounds into their complete Ergonomics Program, with a wide focus from the Team Member, process design, and the design of vehicles and equipment.
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Using Ergonomic Principles for Workplace Design to Reduce Musculoskeletal Discomfort Among Casino Workers (Basic-Advanced)
Kerri Lippert, Risk and Safety Manager, Firekeepers Casino Hotel
This presentation will encompass the ergonomics study performed on Casino (Card) Dealers and the musculoskeletal hotspots when dealing cards followed by a Power Point presentation on ergonomics.
1:45 pm – 2:45 pm
Panel Discussion: Workplace Changes and Processes to Reduce Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders (Basic)
Katie Grosteffon, CPE, Safety Senior Manager, Toyota Motor North America Research & Development; Kelly Hogan, CCPE, Director, Injury Prevention Services, Sandalwood Engineering and Ergonomics; Salima Ladha, CCPE, Corporate Ergonomist, Ford Motor Company; and Sheryl S. Ulin, PhD, CPE, Director of Continuing Education & Outreach, University Center for Ergonomics
This session will be a panel discussion on workplace changes and processes to reduce risk factors of musculoskeletal disorders including examples.
Division Members
Chairperson
Sheryl S. Ulin, Ph.D., CPE
The University of Michigan, Center of Ergonomics
Committee
Katie Grosteffon
Toyota Motor North America
Committee
Kelly Hogan, CCPE
Sandalwood
Committee
Mark Jones, CIH, CSP
Plastipak
Committee
Salima Ladha
Ford Motor Company