Ergonomics Its magic is universal

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1 Don t Miss the Best Ergonomics Conference of 2011 March 21 24, 2011 Orlando, Florida Hilton Orlando Ergonomics Its magic is universal Applied Ergonomics Conference Sponsorship Now Available! Contact Michelle Lorusso at mlorusso@iienet.org or to reserve your space today.

2 presents GOErgo, the Global Organization of Ergonomics, presents the 14th annual Applied Ergonomics Conference (AEC). GOErgo is a worldwide resource for the ergonomics profession dedicated solely to the support of the profession and individuals involved with improving workplace performance, quality, sustainability and employee availability. GOErgo supports the Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference and Expo, a conference where attendees gather from around the world to share best practices with other professionals in ergonomics, healthcare, safety, human resources and risk management. GOErgo is a community within IIE, an international, nonprofit association that provides leadership for the application, education, training, research, and development of industrial engineers, human factors/ ergonomics professionals, healthcare providers and related professions. Mark your calendar and plan to join and take advantage of the opportunity to improve your ergonomics skills, gain insight and connect with global professionals within the healthcare, human factors, government, manufacturing and safety and energy industries at this year s conference. Learn from those who have been through the process. This conference will provide you with an opportunity to: Hear insights on the future direction of ergonomics by keynote presenters Kathy Kilmer, director of industrial engineering, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., and John Howard, M.D., director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) Attend multidisciplinary educational sessions for all experience levels Expand your knowledge of crucial topics affecting the ergonomics community Join in on the roundtable discussions and share opinions, strategies, new initiatives and brainstorm on various topics Come early and attend one or two of the interactive pre-conference workshops Earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and Professional Development Hours (PDHs) Keynote Speakers Kathy Kilmer Director of Industrial Engineering for Walt Disney Parks & Resorts U.S. John Howard, M.D., M.P.H., J.D., LL.M. Director of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2

3 2011 AEC Educational Tracks Learn ways to reduce workplace injury, improve productivity, boost performance and increase the bottom line. Ergonomics Programs Ergonomics Policies Revealed Lean Initiatives and Ergonomics Manufacturing Applications Special Populations Return to Work Programs Auditing the Ergonomics Process Healthcare Potpourri Office Ergonomics Programs and Applications Applied Research Ergonomics for the Nontraditional Work Forces Service, Support, Construction, Field Service and Maintenance Workers Pre-Conference Workshops Monday, March 21 8 a.m. - Noon Preparing for the Certified Professional Ergonomist Exam Carol Stuart-Buttle, C.P.E. Stuart-Buttle Ergonomics Ergo 101: The Basics of Ergonomics Gary Allread, Ph.D., C.P.E. - Institute for Ergonomics, The Ohio State University Lessons Learned in the Trenches: Applying Ergonomics in a Manufacturing Environment Panelists: Barb Faville Boeing, Chris Burton - Toyota and Lisa Brooks - GE 1 p.m. 5 p.m. Balancing Work Requirements and Employee Capacity in Demanding Environments Kevin J. Costello, C.P.E. - United States Ergonomics Roundtable Discussions A true roundtable discussion Driving ergonomics in purchasing/ equipment-buying decisions Aging work force Multicultural issues in ergo Hot spots in healthcare ergo Ergonomics regulation discussion Dynamometers and force gauges Application of New Ergonomic Tools and Methods to the Lean, Ergonomics & Six Sigma Process Ben Zavitz - General Dynamics and Scott Smith - Lockton Insurance Brokers 3

4 Exhibits & Ergo Cup Teams Open Monday, March a.m. 4 p.m. Exhibitor & Ergo Cup teams move in 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Exhibitor & Ergo Cup Sneak Preview Networking Reception Tuesday, March 22 10:45 a.m. Noon Exhibits and Ergo Cup Noon 2 p.m. Lunch with Exhibitors & Ergo Cup teams 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Afternoon networking social in Exhibit Hall Wednesday, March 23 10:45 a.m. Noon Exhibits and Ergo Cup Noon 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. Exhibits and Ergo Cup 3 p.m. 4 p.m. Break in Exhibit Hall Exhibits and Ergo Cup (Lunch for sale in the Exhibit Hall) 4 p.m. 7 p.m. Exhibit and Ergo Cup teams move out Thursday, March 24 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Lunch & Awards Ceremony (Ergo Cup Competition, Practitioner and Student Awards) 4

5 Schedule-at-a-Glance Monday, March 21 7 a.m. 5 p.m. Registration 7:15 a.m. 7:45 a.m. Speaker Moderator 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Continental breakfast 8 a.m. Noon Pre conference workshops 8:30 a.m. 4:30 p.m. BCPE exam 10 a.m. 10:30 a.m. Break 11 a.m. 4 p.m. Exhibitors & Ergo Cup teams move in 11:30 a.m. Noon Speaker Moderator Noon 1 p.m. Lunch on your own 1 p.m. 5 p.m. Pre conference workshops 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Roundtable discussions 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Break 5 p.m. 7 p.m. Exhibitor & Ergo Cup Sneak Preview Networking Reception Tuesday, March 22 7 a.m. 5 p.m. Registration 7 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Continental breakfast 7:15 a.m. 7:45 a.m. Speaker Moderator 7:15 a.m. 7:45 a.m. Orientation First time Attendees 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Concurrent sessions 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Opening Session and Keynote Address 10:45 a.m. Noon Exhibits and Ergo Cup 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Speaker Moderator meeting Noon 2 p.m. Lunch with Exhibitors Exhibit Hall 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Concurrent sessions and roundtable discussions 3:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. Afternoon networking social in Exhibit Hall 7 p.m. 9:30 p.m. Free Time: Networking (TBD) Wednesday, March 23 7 a.m. 5 p.m. Registration 7 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Continental breakfast 7:15 a.m. 7:45 a.m. Speaker Moderator 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. Concurrent sessions, master ergonomist panel, and roundtable discussions 9:45 a.m. 10:45 a.m. Keynote Presentation 10:45 a.m. Noon Exhibits and Ergo Cup 11 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Speaker Moderator 11:30 a.m. Noon Speaker Moderator Noon 1:30 p.m. Lunch ON YOUR OWN (Lunch for sale in the Exhibit Hall) 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. Concurrent and master ergonomist panel sessions 3 p.m. 4 p.m. Exhibits and Ergo Cup 3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Break in Exhibit Hall 3:30 p.m. 5 p.m. Concurrent sessions and master ergonomist panel 4 p.m. 7 p.m. Exhibit and Ergo Cup team move out Thursday, March 24 7 a.m. 2 p.m. Registration Desk 7 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Speaker-Moderator 7:30 a.m. 8 a.m. Speaker-Moderator 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast 8 a.m. 9:30 p.m. Concurrent sessions and roundtable discussions, master ergonomist panel 9:45 a.m. 11:15 a.m. Concurrent sessions 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Lunch & Awards Ceremony (Ergo Cup Competition, Practitioner and Student Awards) 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. AEC Program Committee Meeting 5

6 Ergo Cup Competition The internationally recognized Ergo Cup competition, sponsored by the Ergonomics Center of North Carolina and Edward P. Fitts Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at North Carolina State University and presented by IIE, provides an exciting opportunity for companies to highlight their successful ergonomics solutions. The general theme across all Ergo Cup categories is innovation. Ergo Cup Categories Three Ergo Cup awards are presented annually for outstanding solutions through training, engineering and teamwork. Practitioner and Student Awards Sponsored by CNA, the Creativeness in Ergonomics (CE) Student of the Year Award will recognize achievements in the application of or research in ergonomics. Examples include process improvement, education, applied instrumentation and product development. Sponsored by Liberty Mutual, the Creativeness in Ergonomics (CE) Practitioner of the Year Award will recognize achievements in the creative application of ergonomics. Examples include process improvement, education, applied instrumentation and product development. For more information and registration for the Ergo Cup Competition and the Practitioner and Student Awards, visit our website at. Have a product or service others in our ergonomics community need to know about? Consider an exhibit or exclusive sponsorship to tell them what s better about your product or service. It s the most cost-effective way to build relationships and gain the additional business you want. This conference is all about the exchange of ideas and promoting best practices among practitioners in the trenches. They strive to expand the necessity of ergonomics knowledge and tools, and the importance of proper implementation/usage of critical products and services. You will benefit by demonstrating what is significant about your product or service. Sign up for your booth today and with our new incentive, your booth could be free! RESERVE YOUR OPPORTUNITY TODAY! Contact Michelle Lorusso at (770) or mlorusso@iienet.org 6

7 applied ergonomics conference and expo 2011 registration form Registration Fees Reflects $100 discount; effective only if staying at the Hilton Orlando Hotel confirmation # Registration fee does not include hotel accommodations. Note: The $100 discount does not apply to speaker, Ergo Cup team members and student rates. *Student Registration - See the conference website for eligibility requirements. Team Discount - Save up to $100 off each registration. Two to four people from the same company who register at the same time can deduct $50 off each conference registration fee. Five or more can deduct $100 each. Does not apply to the student, speaker or Ergo Cup team member rates. Contact customer support at (770) for multiple registration discount help. Roundtable Discussions- FREE Advanced registration is recommended. Sessions limited to 30 people each. Check one per time slot. March 21, 2 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Aging work force Hot Spots in Healthcare ergo by jan. 14 after jan. 14 On-site after march 11 full conference $695/$795 $795/$895 $1175 Participating Organizations $665/$765 $765/$865 $1145 speakers $395 $395 $495 ergo cup (team members) $425 $425 $425 students* $195 $195 $195 march 22, 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. March 22, 1:30 p.m. 3 p.m. Driving ergonomics in purchasing/equipment-buying decisions March 23, 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. A True Roundtable discussion Ergonomics Regulation Discussion March 24, 8 a.m. 9:30 a.m. presents Dynamometers and force gauges (Workshop) Multicultural issues in ergo REGISTER ONLINE AND SAVE TIME Complete registration form and fax to (770) or mail to IIE/AEC, 3577 Parkway Lane, Suite 200, Norcross, GA pre-conference workshops - March 21 thursday, march 24, 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. Yes, I plan to attend the Luncheon, Ergo Cup Competition, and Awards Please complete: Mr. Mrs. Ms. Dr. Last/Surname First: Preferred first name on badge: Title: Company: Address: City: State/Prov Zip: Country: Please check one: Company address Home address Phone: Fax: Yes, I require special assistance services. your request to cs@iienet.org. Method of Payment: (Conference fees are due in full at registration in U.S. currency only.) Check made payable to IIE A check for $ is enclosed. Check # Credit card Please charge $ Visa MasterCard American Express Credit card # 8 a.m. NOON Signature: Name of cardholder (print): Preparing for the Certified Professional Ergonomist Exam Exp. Date: to my: $225 8 a.m. Noon Ergo 101: The Basics of Ergonomics $25 8 a.m. Noon 1 p.m. 5 p. m. 1 p.m. 5 p. m. Lessons Learned in the Trenches: Applying Ergonomics in a Manufacturing Environment Balancing Work Requirements and Employee Capacity in Demanding Environments Application of New Ergonomic Tools and Methods to the Lean, Ergonomics & Six Sigma Process tuesday, march 22, 7:15 a.m. 7:45 a.m. Yes, I plan to attend the Orientation for First-Time Conference Attendees $225 $225 $225 FREE FREE Tuesday, March 22, 4 p.m. & Wednesday, March 23, 1 p.m. Yes, I plan to be a contestant or spectator in the FREE Ergo Quiz Bowl Contest Cancellations and Substitutions: Cancellations must be made in writing and faxed to (770) or mailed to IIE, 3577 Parkway Lane, Suite 200, Norcross, GA See website for deadline for refund. Contact customer service at cs@iienet.org or (770) x102 or (800)

8 Institute of Industrial Engineers 3577 Parkway Lane, Suite 200 Norcross, Georgia presents Nonprofit ORG. U.S. Postage PAID Permit No. 47 NORCROSS, GA presents March 21 24, 2011 Orlando, Florida Hilton Orlando March 21 24, 2011 Orlando, Florida Hilton Orlando Applied Ergonomics Conference Sponsorship Now Available! Contact Michelle Lorusso at or to reserve your space today. Applied Ergonomics Conference Sponsorship Now Available! Contact Michelle Lorusso at or to reserve your space today.