| Sunday Learning Series: Tools of the Trade |
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| Ergo-Friendly: Hands-on Ergonomics in the Workplace |
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Sunday, June 6
10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Meeting Room 101 J |
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| This session will emphasize the simple, practical things that you can do to reduce your risk of repetitive motion injury and other physical problems resulting from long hours at a computer or workstation. The format will be a lecture session followed by demonstrations by the faculty with participation from members of the audience. |
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Faculty:
Steven P. Horii, MD, FSIIM; University of Pennsylvania Health System |
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Objectives:
1. Learn about alternative input/control devices for workstations and whether or not they have been adopted.
2. Understand the principles behind “personal ergonomics” and how you can tailor your workspace to reduce your risk of work-related injuries.
3. Participate in a demonstration of setting up the furniture and workstation components in your workspace to best suit you. |
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