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Blue Mountain Human Resources Management Association
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State of Washington Department of Labor & Industries
FREE Webinar
Tuesday, March 23
11:30 a.m PT
Pre-approved for 1.5 SHRM PDCs & HRCI Recertification Credits
Join Blue Mountain Human Resources Management Association at this Zoom meeting about ergonomics and the at-home work environment. Presentation by Ed Havey, Ergonomist with the Washington State Department of Labor and Industries (L&I).
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During 2020 remote work became the norm, and there is no set time for many of us workers to return to our normal offices.
Are you working at your living room table, dining room, or a desk in a garage? Are your computer and keyboard adjusted to the proper heights, and is your audio / video correct for your virtual meetings or long conversations? What about that chair?
Are you and your staff literally feeling the pain from your improvised workspace? It might not be configured with proper ergonomics and wellness in mind. Join Ed Havey, Ergonomist with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries, as he presents:
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Photo by Jan Baborák on Unsplash
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The Evolution of Working from Home – How did we get here and where are we going?
- Are you and your staff working from home, or living at work?
- Impacts of suddenly working from home
- Where are we at now – the good and not so good
- Planning for the future – where do we go from here
- How to set-up a computer workstation and DIY ergonomics hacks
- Troubleshooting home workstations (send some photos!)
- State of Washington L&I online resources and consultation services
- Q&A, sit/stand workstations, and other bonus topics
This presentation helps you review your organization’s work-from-home programs, to ensure proper ergonomics, employee health and sustainability are in place. Attendees can uncover and address any work-from-home program gaps and be able to present the business case for incorporating ergonomic improvements into your operations.
Learning objectives:
1. Connections between health/wellness, sustainability, and ergonomics/safety
2. Proper ergonomics strategies and tips
3. Understand the business case for ergonomics to support an action plan
Ed Havey is an Ergonomist with the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries. Prior to working for L&I, he was an Ergonomist with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories. Ed started his career as an OSHA compliance officer and has over 30 years’ experience as a safety professional and ergonomist. He has developed and managed ergonomics programs in both the private and public sectors, including aerospace and electronics manufacturing, electrical utilities, and higher education. Ed holds a Master of Science Degree in Human Factors and Ergonomics, and is a Certified Professional Ergonomist.
Time for questions and answers will follow the presentation.
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