Community of Practice / Ergonomics Month Event

Thursday, October 10, 2024
10:00 am to 2:00 pm

In-person at the WorkSafeBC Head Office
6951 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, B.C.

October is Ergonomics Month, a global initiative that focuses on increasing awareness and promoting the science and application of ergonomics and human factors. In recognition of Ergo Month, you’re invited to attend this in-person event on ergonomics hosted by WorkSafeBC. Topics include:

• Participatory ergonomics, appreciative inquiry, and the design of attractive work
• Fostering a culture of safety in long-term care through a systems and participatory ergonomic approach

For more information and to register, visit worksafebc.com.

Preventing MSI Injury: Involving the Hands-on Experts for Real Solutions

Make it Safe Conference - Vanouver 2024
October 9, 2024
In-person presentation
Anvil Centre, Vancouver, BC

A third of WorkSafeBC claims are for musculoskeletal injuries—injuries that too often become chronic and result in substantial time off work. In this session, we look at how you can make significant improvements in your musculoskeletal injury prevention program by involving your people in the process.

Learn more and register at the conference website.

ACE 2024 Conference: Optimizing Human Performance

Association of Canadian Ergonomists
October 21 to 24, 2024
In-person conference

This year’s conference will explore practical solutions, case-studies, and the latest research in the advancing world of ergonomics and human factors.

Learn more and register at the ACE Canada website.

Webinar - Clarity amidst the complexity: Insights on job design and the workload management juggle for teachers

Association of Canadian Ergonomists
October 15, 2024
Virtual presentation (Zoom)

Workload is a major determinant of physical (e.g. MSD) and psychological health among workers. High mental workload is correlated with job stress and burnout, causing adverse organizational outcomes.

This webinar presents human factors methods to analyse the workload exposures and job design of primary and high school teachers.

For more information and to register, visit the ACE Canada website.

International Symposium on Human Factors and Ergonomics in Health Care

March 30 to April 2, 2025
Westin Harbour Castle Hotel
Toronto, ON

This annual educational activity is your opportunity to learn insights on the latest science and best practices, understand innovations in the safety of healthcare providers and patients, sharpen the focus of HF/E initiatives, and improve your regulatory approaches.

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

National Ergonomics Conference 2024

Octoberr 15-17, 2024
Mandalay Bay
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.

Featuring over 40 educational sessions, keynotes, and workshops, attendees have the opportunity to stay on top of the latest advancements in the field. Whether your interests lie in office seating, exosuits, patient handling, or work automation solutions, National Ergo offers 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