2009 Abstract Submission Form

12^th Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference
March 24-26, 2009
Grand Sierra Resort
Reno, Nevada

NOTE: All sections must be completed for your submission to be considered.
     All proposals must be received by September 15, 2008.

Your presentation/abstract should reflect the conference theme, "Improve... Impact... Influence". It should fit one or more of the following tracks and should focus on applications related to these tracks.

All abstract submissions will be peer-reviewed and any abstracts in the field of applied ergonomics are welcome. Priority will be given to abstracts that have not previously be presented.

Accepted speakers are not registered automatically. Once a presentation has been accepted it is the responsibility of the presenter to register for the conference. A discounted registration fee is extended to the principal speaker.

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Section 1: Speaker Information Primary Presenter     First Name:  * Last Name:  * Title:  * Company/Affiliation:  * Address:  *     City:  *  State/Prov.: Postal/Zip:  *      Country: * Phone:  *    Cell Phone: Email:  * Speaker Status: Only Speaker   Multiple Presenters   Past Applied Ergonomics Presenter: Yes    No If yes, please enter the year(s):       Do you plan to submit at other conferences in 2008 or 2009? Yes    No If yes, please provide the name and date of the conference.         I am the author of this material and give IIE permission to include the above-referenced presentation electronically on Applied Ergonomics Conference proceedings CD. Yes    No  *       Co-Presenters Name Title Company Email Name Title Company Email Name Title Company Email Name Title Company Email       Section 2: Presentation Title Presentation Title Please ensure that the title of your presentation reflects the content of the material to be presented and does not exceed 8 words  *             Section 3: Presenter Biography Biography * This brief description should include your name, title, company, location, education, current activities, relevant former positions and honors. Your biography is to be used by the moderator for introduction (maximum 50-75 words).       Co-Presenter 1 Bio           Co-Presenter 2 Bio                 All sessions are 90 minutes long, and may consist of three 30-minute or two 45-minute presentations. If your presentation is 30- or 45-minutes long and you will be grouping it with presentations by one or two other presenters, please complete the following fields:  No   Yes If you answer Yes to the above question, please complete the following fields: Main Contact:   Speaker1: Presentation Title 1: Speaker 2:   Presentation Title 2:   Speaker 3:   Presentation Title 3:         Section 4: Audience Level * Concurrent Session: Lecture presentation centering on applied techniques (case studies) and the value of achieved results. Presentations may be 30 or 45 minutes long, including a question and answer period, and are grouped into 90-minute sessions. If your presentation will be either 30 or 45 minutes long, you are encouraged to combine your submission with others centered on the same theme. If you submit an approved theme consisting of two 45-minute or three 30-minute segments, you are responsible for filling the other segments with related presentations. You may only present once during a session.    Basic All Levels: requires little or no experience in the topic  Intermediate: requires moderate experience  Advanced: calls for solid knowledge of the topic  All Levels       Section 5: Learning Objectives Describe, in 50-75 words or less, what others can take back to their facility from your experience. It is suggested that you make up to three bullet point-type learning objectives than write a paragraph.   Section 6: Track Selection My presentation would be appropriate in the following track: * Ergonomics Programs This track will provide information and practical applications for several different components of a comprehensive ergonomics program. Securing management support and employee ownership for your ergonomics program, integrating ergonomics into new processes and product introductions, managing ergonomic injuries and illnesses and return-to-work programs, and including ergonomics in purchasing decisions are examples of components of a comprehensive ergonomics program. Learn about successful ergonomics programs and the keys to designing, implementing, and sustaining the various components of a comprehensive ergonomics program. Ergonomics for the Non-Traditional Workforces - Service, Support, Construction, Field Service, Maintenance Workers, and More  Are you responsible for implementing ergonomics programs in industries and disciplines that don't fall under traditional manufacturing? Then this track is for you! This track will discuss the implementation of ergonomics programs and share successful ergonomic solutions from industries and disciplines outside of traditional manufacturing. Ergonomics - The Department of Defense Perspective  The Department of Defense (DoD) is the nation's largest employer, offering thousands of jobs in hundreds of different fields for Service members and civilians throughout the United States and worldwide. The DoD strives to create a safe, efficient, productive and comfortable environment to best fit their workplaces to the needs of employees. This track will illustrate how DoD achieves its ergonomic goals through comprehensive risk assessments, innovative equipment design, ergonomic interventions and collaborative installation program development. Health Care Issues  Future projections suggest that more ergonomist will be moving into the healthcare industry. These sessions will discuss the types of projects being completed, issues that need to be addressed, such as aging workforce, obesity in employees and clients, safe patient handling statutes and issues and success stories. Lean Manufacturing and Ergonomics  This track will address how the concepts of lean manufacturing may be used to address ergonomic issues in the workplace; discuss how ergonomics may be integrated into kaizen and lean manufacturing; present the pros/cons involved in integrating ergonomics into the lean process; and discuss strategies for determining the cost of ergonomic waste. Manufacturing Applications  This track focuses on the practical application of ergonomics in manufacturing. Presentations by practitioners working in a diverse range of industries will share how they successfully used sound ergonomic principles to improve the safety and productivity of the workplace. Issues such as lean manufacturing principles and six sigma applications to ergonomic may also be included. Although your applications may differ from those in the presentations, you will be able to use the same ergonomic principles to address the issues you face. Office Ergonomics Programs and Applications  This track is dedicated to office environments. Discover the challenges and learn how to overcome obstacles when implementing office ergonomic programs and processes. Examine case studies exploring how office design can prevent injury and increase productivity in the workplace. Learn unique solutions and how to market your programs to management and employees. Potpourri  This track highlights a virtual cornucopia of subjects and applications that you can take back to your company. You will absorb practical information on everything from the psychosocial aspects of ergonomics, to behavior -based safety approaches, to preventing musculoskeletal hazards of highly specialized processes. Cost justification and methods with which to audit your jobs for risk factors complete the track. Special Populations in Today's Workforce - Obese and Aging Populations  This track will focus on the unique challenges and design needs associated with OBESE members and OLDER members of today's workforce and the role of the Ergonomist and ergonomics in assisting with these challenges . It is estimated that more than 20% of the current adult population now has a body mass index equal to or greater than 30, which classifies them as being obese. This track will discuss the issues and challenges faced when designing workstations and the workplace for the obese population. This track will also explore what is known about the physiological, psychological, and anatomical changes that are associated with the aging process and the practical implications for the design of workplaces and products. Tools of the Trade - Ergonomic Evaluation and Analysis Tools  This track will discuss the different techniques, tools and strategies used to conduct ergonomic job evaluations and analyze the exposure to ergonomic risk factors in jobs and tasks. What tools are available? Are there any tools that have recently been developed? What are the strengths and limitations of the different tools? How are new ergonomic job analysis tools developed? Section 7: Alternate Presentation Option If my proposal for a concurrent session is not selected for presentation, I want to be considered as an alternate presenter. If so designated, I will be required to meet all presentation requirements and will be prepared to present at the conference if called upon.  Yes   No   Section 8: Presentation Proposal       Presentation been given before?   Yes   No If yes, when and where?       Presentation Description Please provide a presentation description to be used in promotional literature if your presentation is accepted. Do not exceed 150 words.  * Type of Presentation * Please select one of the two categories Case Study Presentation    Informational / Ergonomic Program Presentation   Section 9: Agreement I have permission and a budget to travel and give this presentation at the conference. At least one of the authors shall register for the conference and pay the registration fee. I confirm and accept these conditions  I cannot confirm nor accept these conditions