Sitting is the New Smoking
Did you know...Workplace musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are one of the most significant occupational safety and health problems in the United States, according to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). Direct costs of MSDs are $20 billion a year. Total costs are estimated to be between $45-54 billion. Indirect costs (lost productivity, product defects, etc.) of an MSD case can be up to five times the direct costs. MSD cases require 38% more lost time days than the average injury/illness. Ergonomics is “The science of fitting workplace conditions and job demands to the capabilities of the working population.” Using information for the latest evidence-based medical research from the Mayo Clinic and Cornell University Human Performance Laboratory, David will cover some of the most recent recommendations on Office Ergonomics. His presentation will cover the cumulative effects of poor office ergonomics and will offer several alternatives to reduce those risks. Bring your questions!
Date and Time
Tuesday Nov 7, 2017
11:15 AM - 1:00 PM MST
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7th, 2017 11:15 am to 11:30 am - Sign in 11:30 am to 1:00 pm - Lunch/Presentation
Location
Western Colorado Community College Building B/Culinary School Meeting Room 2508 Blichman Avenue, Grand Junction, CO 81505
Fees/Admission
ASSE, WSSC & Mesa County Safety Council Members: $13 ($5 no lunch). Non-members: $20 ($10 no lunch). Pay by cash or check (payable to Colorado Plateau ASSE) when you sign in.
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Contact Information
RSVP by Noon November 6th, 2017. Send email indicating number of attendees and if they will be eating lunch to updates@coloradoplateau.asse.org
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