WorkSafeBC Ergonomics Day

WorkSafeBC is an ACE Knowledge Transfer Partner

Langue : Anglais / Language : English

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Hosted by WorkSafeBC’s Human Factors and Ergonomics team, this free online session will feature the following presentations:

The Future of Injury Prevention: Dovetailing Applied Field Research and Innovation Infrastructure for Safer Workplaces

Learn about initiatives from the Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness, and Performance (CISWP) to prevent injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. These initiatives address complex health and safety challenges through:

• Field research, including mobile labs and wearable sensors
• The development of critical databases for discovery and decision making
• A rapid response system to look at current and emerging risks
• Multidisciplinary labs to translate research into solutions

Two initiatives will be highlighted: Database of Occupation-Specific Exposures (DOSE) and Multivariate Occupation-Specific Anthropometric (MOSAIC).

Vehicle Ergonomics: Driving and Working Safely from Your Mobile Office

Learn practical strategies for creating a safe and comfortable mobile workspace. The presentation will look how to effectively work in your vehicle, avoid common ergonomic pitfalls, and make simple adjustments to improve your comfort while driving and working.

Agenda and questions

For more details, please see the agenda. If you have any questions, please email humanfactors@worksafebc.com.