George Alcalde Certified Professional Ergonomist CPE

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George AlcaldeCertified Professional Ergonomist
(CPE)

• Masters Degree - Industrial Psychology
• Bachelor Science - Psychology
• Ergonomics/Human Factors Experience
• Loma Linda University Medical Center
• Boeing Aircraft
• State of Washington

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What is an Ergonomist

• What is the Basic Foundation of Ergonomics

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Ergonomics a Proactive Approach for Injury
Prevention, Symptom Alleviation, and Maintenance
of Gainful Employment

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Ergonomics Defined

• Ergonomics is the field of study that seeks to
  design tools, tasks, and environments to be
  compatible with human capabilities and
  limitations

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Ergonomic Measures used to Control, Ameliorate or
Eliminate Work Place Hazards

• Engineering Controls
• Administrative Controls
• Personal Protective Equipment

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Industrial Ergonomics Vs Industrial Hygiene

• Where do Industrial Ergonomics and Industrial
  Hygiene Diverge?
• Where do Industrial Ergonomics and Industrial
  Hygiene Converge?

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Types of Ergonomic Evaluations

• Primary
• Secondary
• Tertiary

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• Early Return to Work Program
• Temporary Return to Work Restrictions
• Placement into light duty or modified
• work position within company