Roundtable/Master Track Discussions

Engage in meaningful dialogue at our Roundtable and Master Track Discussions. These sessions are designed for deep dives into specialized topics, from ergonomic assessments to the future of workplace design. Led by industry experts, you'll have the opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and collaborate on solutions. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a newcomer, these discussions offer a unique platform to expand your knowledge and network.

Tuesday, March 18

8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Integrating Flooring Safety and Ergonomics to Improve Workplace Safety and Reduce Liability
This roundtable discussion brings together experts in expert witness testimony, flooring safety, and ergonomics to explore the intersection of surface safety and ergonomic practices in the workplace. Through facilitated dialogue, we will examine how flooring design impacts worker health, safety, and injury prevention, and how incorporating ergonomic principles can mitigate liability. Attendees will gain insights from industry experts and leave with practical strategies for designing safer environments by integrating surface and ergonomic considerations.
Presenter: Victoria Ballard, Forensic Human Factors, LLC

Wednesday, March 19

8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Professional Development within Ergonomics
This roundtable session will feature a diverse panel of ergonomics professionals sharing their unique career journeys. The discussion will explore key topics such as career advancement, transitioning between roles, the business aspects of ergonomics, and approaches for diversifying your ergonomics skill set across various domains. Panelists will offer insights based on personal experiences, providing valuable guidance for early-career ergonomists seeking to shape their paths. Attendees will leave with practical advice and inspiration to apply in their careers.
Presenters: Teresa Bellingar, Haworth; Paul Gilkinson, Ballymore; Salima Ladha, Ford Motor Company; Tom Rowell, Thomas Rowell Consulting, LLC; and LaQuandra Bass, Wells Fargo

3:15 – 4:45 p.m.

Components of a Cart Program: Panelists Will Share Key Aspects and Learnings of Their Program
Is manually transporting material by carts integral to the success of your operations? We have selected companies with manually pushed/pulled cart programs to talk about how they ensure delivery gets from A to B each time. This discussion will highlight key aspects of the panelist’s cart program and their lessons learned along the way. This all user level discussion is focused on helping you create or augment your cart program.
Presenters: Keith White, Lennox International, Inc.; Sydney Kelley, Cintas Corporation; Derrick Palma, Ford; David Brodie, Cargill; and Austin Ashcroft, W.L. Gore & Associates

Thursday, March 20

8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

Posture Relief: Effective Ways to Implement & Sustain in Pre-Shift and During Shift
Most are familiar with pre-shift warm-up exercises and/or stretch activity. While this is broadly recognized as beneficial, how does this help one after a lunch break, during a work cycle containing static postures? Posture reliefs are quick dynamic activities targeting constricted muscles/tendons with counter-activity to promote a beneficial nutrient/waste pump. These are intended to be conducted at one’s workstation such that the work cycle is not interrupted.
Presenters: Keith White, Lennox International, Inc; Anuja Patil, CNA Insurance; Micah Gorena, Doctors of Physical Therapy Onsite Services; Paul Venuto, Doctors of Physical Therapy; Jim Mecham, OccuCare Injury Prevention; and Jillian Nicholson, Up North Injury Prevention & Ergonomics, LLC

10:00 – 11:30 a.m.

Integrating Sensorless Motion Capture and Assessments into a Site Ergonomics Program
Use of sensorless virtual assessment tools is growing. Vendors are diligently working to increase the number of possible assessments, ease the user interface, improve the assessment accuracy, and refine the output presentation. While this is great, how does this technology fit into a site ergonomics program? In this open discussion for all users, a panel of site ergonomics practitioners and corporate ergonomics managers will discuss how they have integrated the technology into their ergonomics process.
Presenters: Keith White, Lennox International, Inc.; Marisol Barrero, Vibrantz; Wendy Lee, Enbridge Employee Services, Inc.; and David Brodie, Cargill