Safety 2009 Proceedings

679 Driving Effective Ergonomic Improvements through Kaizen Events

Instructor: Michael Belcher, CSP, DS Waters of America LP, Marietta, GA
Jeffrey A. Smagacz, CPE, CIE, Risk Management Group, Brentwood, TN

Description: Kaizen events are focused, continuous improvement workshops to drive real-time, low cost improvements in the workplace. In this presentation, you will learn how to set-up, manage and execute an effective Ergonomics Kaizen Event as well as understand the five key items that make or break the success of the event.

Level: I A