Expert Details
Ergonomics, Human Factors Engineering, Health Care Ergonomics, Workplace Injury
ID: 727809
Virginia, USA
Provide ergonomics consultation services to many diverse companies. Typical services include worksite evaluation/hazard assessment and control, training and education, and work area planning assistance. Clients include: Blue Cross Blue Shield, Bristol-Myers, Collins and Aikman, Gateway Computers, HealthTex Apparel, Sony Ericsson, Exxon, Glaxo-Wellcome, Virginia Power Company, Novella, Sphinx Pharmaceuticals, Cree Research, Hunt Manufacturing, FORBO, Scynexis, RBC Bank, Trimeris, Rambus, and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 1991 | Degree: MA | Subject: Human Factors Engineering | Institution: George Mason University |
| Year: 1982 | Degree: BS | Subject: Industrial Engineering | Institution: University of Iowa |
| Year: 2010 | Degree: Certificate | Subject: Health Policy | Institution: Duke University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1993 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Director | Department: Ergonomics |
Responsibilities:Developed and implemented institution-wide ergonomics program for Employer and Health System employees. Services are provided to all employees for the purpose of improving health and wellness as well as preventing injury. As manager of this program, develop and implement program policies, procedures, and guidelines; develop and conduct training classes; coordinate and collaborate on projects involving purchasing managers, facility planners, operations managers, risk managers, and occupational physicians; organize and facilitate employee-based committees; and oversee the day-to-day operation of the program and manage division personnel. PI and co-PI for several externally funded projects involving intervention research for improving the health of Duke employees. The program is currently responsible for hazard evaluation and training for over thirty-five thousand employees who are involved in every aspect of medical research, healthcare, and teaching including laboratories, delivery of patient care, office work, information management, maintenance, housekeeping, and telecommunications. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1992 to 1993 | Employer: Monterey Technologies, Inc. | Title: Human Factors Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Provided human factors support in the review of Nuclear Power Plant Emergency Operating Procedures for Carolina Power and Light (CP&L). Developed a PC-based Project Tracking system in dBase IV for tracking internal projects. Provided technical support in the performance of Usability Testing of consumer electronic equipment such as the Digital Satellite System (DSS) for GE. Provided technical support to North Carolina State University (Raleigh, North Carolina) in the performance of Root Cause Analysis for a contract with Northern Telecom. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1990 to 1992 | Employer: Science Applications International (SAIC) | Title: Human Factors Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Project manager responsible for human factors projects and the development of a human performance database for use by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Responsible for the development of a survey and survey form for use by the NRC in assessing quality assurance activities in hospitals and clinics. In addition, conducted performance-based training inspections at nuclear power plants. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1988 to 1990 | Employer: MCI Telecommunications | Title: Industrial Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Responsible for implementing a Project Management System in project groups for productivity improvement and project tracking. Developed a project tracking system and analyzed statistics using SAS. Provided Financial Operations personnel with computer training classes. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1986 to 1988 | Employer: US Postal Service | Title: Industrial Engineering Manager | Department: Engineering Technical Unit |
Responsibilities:Managed an Industrial Engineering office with a staff of eight analysts and engineers. Responsible for engineering studies involving Postal Operations at a mail processing facility. Projects included analysis, design, and installation of automation equipment, cost/benefit studies, workroom floor layouts, design of conveyor and material handling equipment, efficiency/flow studies, and various management reports. Conducted training classes for new supervisors in the application of ergonomics and safety principles and biomechanics to safety. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1985 to 1986 | Employer: Management Analysis Corporation | Title: Industrial Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Project manager for Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76 Reviews, including Department of Justice Payroll Operations and Corps of Engineers construction and maintenance operations. Conducted productivity training classes for the Office of Personnel Management. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1983 to 1985 | Employer: Security Pacific National Bank | Title: Industrial Engineer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Project manager in a check processing environment. Conducted Industrial Engineering studies to improve effectiveness and increase productivity. Designed and conducted training classes for first-line supervisors in the application of Industrial Engineering techniques. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 1982 to 1983 | Employer: Mobil Oil Corporation | Title: Maintenance Planner | Department: |
Responsibilities:Maintenance Planner for oil refinery maintenance and repair activities that included working with welders, machinists, electricians, and pipefitters. Occasionally functioned as relief maintenance supervisor. |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 1996 to 1999 | Agency: US EPA | Role: Ergonomics Consultant | Description: Evaluated EPA employee work areas for ergonomic improvement. |
| Years: 1986 to 1988 | Agency: US Postal Service | Role: Industrial Engineer | Description: Managed an Industrial Engineering office with a staff of eight analysts and engineers. Responsible for engineering studies involving Postal Operations at a mail processing facility. Projects included analysis, design, and installation of automation equipment, cost/benefit studies, workroom floor layouts, design of conveyor and material handling equipment, efficiency/flow studies, and various management reports. Conducted training classes for new supervisors in the application of ergonomics and safety principles and biomechanics to safety. |
| Years: 1990 to 1992 | Agency: US Nuclear Regulatory Agency | Role: Human Factors Engineer | Description: Consulted to the NRC on Human Factors issues related to the nuclear power industry, participated in Control Room Design Reviews and review of training procedures. |
| Years: 1985 to 1986 | Agency: Management Applications Inc. | Role: US Department of Justice | Description: Project manager for Office of Management and Budget Circular A-76 Reviews, including Department of Justice Payroll Operations and Corps of Engineers construction and maintenance operations. Conducted productivity training classes for the Office of Personnel Management. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| BCPE (Ergonomics Certification) |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Appointed to the Ergonomics and Disability Advisory Committe of the American Dental Association; Canvass Reviewer for ANSI/HFES 100-2007 Standard (Human Factors Engineering of Computer Workstations) |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| 14 publications in refereed journals; 7 publications in non-refereed journals; 4 book chapters; 2 invited book reviews; peer reviewer for occupational health conference submissions |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Have served as expert witness in workers compensation cases in determing work causation of cumulative trauma disorders and ergonomic-related injuries. |
| Training / Seminars |
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| Have developed several training seminars and classes in general ergonomics, ergonomics for supervisors, back injury prevention, office ergonomics, and related topics. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE, 1995) Certified Safe Patient Handling Professional (CSPHP, 2011) |
Fields of Expertise
anthropometry, carpal tunnel syndrome, chair, chair design, comfort, computer keyboard, cumulative trauma disorder, engineering, ergonomics, furniture comfort, human factors, human factors engineering, human-factors industrial design, industrial engineering, medical ergonomics, office, office design, office environment, office ergonomics, office furniture, office layout, work measurement (quantity), consumer product ergonomics, hand tool design, man-machine interface, human efficiency, human error rate, occupational disease, office productivity, work load, hand-tool ergonomics, ergonomic tool design, ergonomic tool, human impact biomechanics, industrial machine design, Occupational Safety and Health Administration standard, human-factors product safety, consumer product design, safety, disability, tool design, design engineering, psychology, workplace environment engineering, man-machine system, hand tool, biomechanics