Ready...Set...HOP! An Introduction to Human and Organizational Performance

Wednesday, October 11, 2023
12:00 to 1:30 pm

This webinar will explain Human and Organizational Performance (HOP) and its five key principles. This interactive session will explore the principles with practical examples and exercises to demonstrate how HOP can be universally applied to understand work proactively and be helpful in preventing unwanted outcomes. The session will conclude with a case study contextualizing several of the HOP concepts in the real world.

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Human Factors Approach to Safety and Incident Investigations 2023

Thursday, October 12, 2023
8:00 am to 4:30 pm
BCIT Aerospace Campus, 3800 Cessna Drive, Richmond, B.C.

Presented by WorkSafeBC, this dynamic and practical one-day in-person workshop is designed for joint health and safety committee members, managers, anyone who conducts incident investigations, and other safety professionals.

You’ll learn about the human factors approach and how to apply it to investigations and safety management systems. You’ll also be provided with the tools and methods to conduct thorough investigations and give effective recommendations.

To register and for more information, visit the workshop registration website.

WorkSafeBC Ergonomics Month Webinar

Tuesday, October 24, 2023
10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Join us as we celebrate Ergonomics Month with a webinar covering a wide range of important topics including:

• Ergonomics Practices for Distribution Centre Product Selection Tasks
• Leveraging Students to Improve Ergonomics
• Summarizing Ergonomics & Human Factors for Business Leaders: Giving Your Business the Human Factors Edge
• Maybe Not So Good Vibrations: Hand-arm and Whole-body Vibration
• Training and Education Opportunities in Ergonomics/Human Factors

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HFES 67th Annual Meeting and Exhibition

October 23, 2023
Washington Hilton
Washington, DC

The 67th International Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society annual meeting will feature more than 130 concurrent sessions, 600 technical presentations, hours of dedicated networking time, plus interactive poster presentations and demonstrations. Registration is now open.

For more information and to register, visit the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society website.

2023 ErgoX Symposium

October 23, 2023
Washington, DC

The 9th ErgoX Symposium will be held immediately before the 67th Annual Meeting of HFES in Washington, DC at the Washington Hilton Hotel. 

Featuring four educational tracks: (cybersecurity, exoskeletons, robotics, and extended reality), attendees will:

• Gain the latest insights on procedures, tools, and approaches for on-the-job safety and wellness from world-class ergonomics and safety experts.
• Network with presenters, practitioners, and researchers.
• Make new strategic connections.
• Find solutions to pressing workplace ergonomics issues.
• Interact with exhibiting companies showcasing their products and services.

For more information, visit the HFES website.

Webinar - The future of work and the challenges for HFE from Brazil

October 31, 2023

In this webinar we will be hearing about the future of work from Brazil and the challenges that this raises for HFE.

For more information and to register, visit the IEA website.

National Ergonomics Conference 2023

November 8-10, 2023
Caesars Forum
Las Vegas, NV

National Ergo is the longest running conference and tradeshow in the industry, providing a unique opportunity for the ergonomics community to gather, learn from top industry leaders, and discover the latest ergonomic and safety products and solutions at ErgoExpo.

With more than 40 educational sessions, keynotes, and workshops, attendees can stay up to date on the latest advancements in the field. Whether you’re interested in office seating, exosuits, patient handling, or work automation solutions, National Ergo offers something for everyone.

For more information and to register, visit the National Ergo website.

Preventing Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI): A Guide for Employers and Joint Committees

This book provides guidance to help employers and joint committees prevent MSI in the workplace. It discusses a seven-step prevention process: consultation, education, risk identification, risk assessment, risk control, training, and evaluation. The book also includes a table of some common risk control options and a chart that can be used to investigate MSIs.

Download or order the book at worksafebc.com

Understanding the Risks of Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI): An Educational Guide for Workers on Sprains, Strains, and Other MSIs

This book is an educational guide to help workers and employers recognize the signs and symptoms of MSI and understand the potential health effects of these injuries. It also helps employers and workers to identify the factors that place workers at risk for MSI, such as force, repetition, work posture, and local contact stress.

Download or order the book at worksafebc.com