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COURSE TITLE
Biotech and Laboratory Ergonomics
2009 Summer Institute
July 30-31, 2009, Oakland, CA
DESCRIPTION
In the past 25 years, bioscience work in clinical, research, and
pharmaceutical facilities has undergone a revolution in process and
equipment. Nevertheless, laboratory and biotech work often involves
repetitive activities and awkward postures in manipulating containers,
using pipettes and other small tools, and operating semi-automated
instruments. In this course, the analysis and development of
ergonomics interventions in various biotech settings will be
illustrated and discussed. Case studies in laboratory design,
equipment, and procedures will be presented by speakers who have been
closely involved in ergonomics projects in university, public, and
private facilities.
Course Agenda:
Day 1: Ergonomics in the Biosciences
| 8:30-8:45am |
Welcome and announcements |
Ira Janowitz |
| 8:45-9:45 |
Introduction to Ergonomics in the Biosciences |
Ira Janowitz |
| 9:45-10:00 |
break |
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| 10:00-11:45 |
Ergonomics in Clinical & Research Laboratories |
Cindy Burt |
| 11:45-1:00pm |
Lunch on your own |
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| 1:00-2:00 |
Vendor demonstrations |
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| 2:00-3:00 |
Ergonomics in DNA Sequencing |
Christina Naca |
| 3:00-3:15 |
break |
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| 3:15-4:15 |
An Engineering Approach to Lab Ergonomics |
Marty Pollard |
| 4:15-4:30 |
Panel discussion |
Day 1 Speakers |
Day 2: Ergonomics Programs
| 8:30-8:45am |
Announcements |
Ira Janowitz |
| 9:00-10:00 |
What Does It Take to Make Ergo Programs Work? |
Meg Honan |
| 10:00-10:15 |
break |
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| 10:15-11:00 |
Guidelines for Office & Lab Furniture |
Mallory Lynch |
| 11:00-:11:45 |
Ergo Display Rooms & Procedures |
Melissa Afterman |
| 11:45-12:45pm |
Lunch |
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| 12:45-1:30 |
Small Group Exercise |
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| 1:30-2:00 |
Guidelines for Lab Furniture |
Ira Janowitz |
| 2:00-2:30 |
Incentivizing Ergonomics Solutions |
Greg Ryan |
| 2:30-3:00 |
Case Study |
Maria Junge |
| 3:00-3:30 |
Panel discussion |
Day 2 speakers |
COURSE DIRECTOR
Ira Janowitz, CPE, PT, Ergonomics Program Manager, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Faculty:
Melissa Afterman, MS, CPE, Senior Ergonomist, Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
Cindy Burt, Ergonomics Program Manager, UCLA
Meg Honan, Senior Ergonomics Program Manager, Genentech
Mallory Lynch, CAE, Ergonomics Specialist, University of California Berkeley
Maria Junge, CPE, Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.
Christine Naca, Industrial Engineer, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute
Marty Pollard, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute
Greg Ryan, Ergonomics Specialist, University of California Berkeley
OBJECTIVES
- Explain the special ergonomic issues of the biosciences
- Describe ergonomics in clinical and research laboratories
- Explain the unique ergonomic issues in DNA sequencing
- Participate in hands-on demonstrations of ergonomic solutions using vendor products
- Discuss laboratory ergonomics from an engineering perspective
- Discuss what makes a good ergonomics program work in the biosciences
- Describe guidelines for purchasing ergonomic office and laboratory furniture
- Recognize ergonomic display rooms and procedures
- Explain how to put the right incentives in place to achieve desired ergonomic solutions
- Participate in panel discussions with speakers
AUDIENCE
Users, Manufacturers and Regulators of Pesticides, County Agricultural
Commissioners, Industrial Hygienists, Safety Professionals,
Occupational Health Nurses, Occupational Health Physicians
CREDIT
- 2.0 IH CM Points. ABIH approval# 09-2166
- Meets criteria for 1.0 BCSP COC point
- COEH Continuing Education is a California Board of Registered Nursing approved provider BRN # 12983 / 14.4 contact hours
- COEH is accredited by the Institute for Medical Quality/California Medical Association (IMQ/CMA) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. COEH takes responsibility for the content, quality & scientific integrity of this CME activity. COEH designates this educational activity for a maximum of 12 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. This credit may also be applied to the CME Certification in Continuing Medical Education.
Course Schedule
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Location |
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July 30-31, 2009
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8:30AM - 4:30PM Thurs.
8:30am - 3:30pm Fri.
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State Office Bldg
1515 Clay Street, 2nd Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
Directions
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$475 |
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