Ergonomics/Expert Profile

Expertise

I can answer questions regarding office, healthcare, and industrial ergonomics as well as general health and safety issues. I specialize in macro-ergonomics which deals with both individual issues (such as injuries and prevention) as well as corporate/organizational prevention plans. This includes working with companies that are interested in creating company-wide safety programs, health programs, and intervention strategies. My background is in occupational therapy and I am able to answer questions regarding specific medical injuries and workers compensation. This also makes me uniquely qualified to speak on the aging workforce and modifications specific to that population. I cannot answer questions regarding OSHA regulations and legal issues. While I know some things about manufacturing, I am not an engineer and tend to refer some of those questions to others.

Experience in the area

My company, Worksite Health & Safety Consultants, an ergonomic and occupational health consultation firm has just turned three years old. We are located in the Washington metro area. As owner I travel around the country speaking on ergonomics, aging in the workplace, and occupational health. I have consulted in the field of occupational health and ergonomics for the last ten years. Additionally, I am an Occupational Therapist and have specialized in the treatment of work injuries/work-related musculoskeletal disorders and modifications for return to work post-injury for the last nine years.

Organizations

American Occupational Therapy Association Rehab Practice Owners Network Women Business Owners of Montgomery County Leadership Montgomery Bethesda Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce

Publications

Ergonomics for Therapists, 3rd Edition, edited by K. Jacobs Work Special Interest Section Quarterly ergoweb.com Montgomery County Gazette Quoted in multiple blogs and online magazines

Education/Credentials

Occupational Therapy Doctorate with a specialization in ergonomics -- to be completed April 2011 Masters of Occupational Therapy Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist

Past/Present Clients

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