"Help Desk Ergonomics"
Presenter
Jeff Pajot, President of PAJOT ERGONOMICS
Summary
"Ergonomics is the science of the "fit" between humans
and their environment. A bad fit in the help desk can lead to injury,
discomfort and reduced productivity. Research has shown that sedentary
seated work can lead to long-term spine dysfunction resulting in pain,
injury and lost-time from work. How to maintain a healthy low-back
posture and the "evils" of static muscle contraction will be discussed.
Using the principles of ergonomic workstation adjustments, the audience
will be able to evaluate their help desks and determine where ergonomic
improvements can be made."
Biography
Jeff Pajot has been a practicing bilingual ergonomist
for 15 yrs. Following a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology at
the University of Waterloo he worked as an Ergonomist at Canada Post
and then the Workers’ Compensation Board (Workplace Safety and
Insurance Board) for 8½ yrs. Jeff founded his business “PAJOT
ERGONOMICS” in 1998.
He has extensive experience in conducting ergonomics
analyses of hundreds of jobs in virtually every industry. He has taught
Ergonomics and Occupational Health & Safety courses at Algonquin
College in Ottawa since 1996.
Jeff has been a member of the Association of Canadian
Ergonomists (ACE) (formerly, Human Factors Association of Canada) since
1987 and attained Full Membership in 1992.
He has been a member of the Executive Council of the
Ontario Region of ACE since 1997. Jeff was the President of the Ontario
Region of ACE in 2000. He also represented the Ontario Region on the
ACE National Executive Council in 2000.
Jeff is also the co-founder/co-chair of the Ottawa
Ergonomics Group since 1993.
Day/Time
Wednesday, March 19, 2003 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location
Embassy West Hotel
1400 Carling Avenue, Ottawa
Fees
Members attend free, non-members $20.
RSVP
To confirm your attendance e-mail at
hdi@magma.ca or call us at
(613) 860-3330. We ask you to RSVP at least 24 hours before the
meeting.
