Let's Democratize Ergonomics with Dr. Richard Sesek
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Dr. Richard Susek, PhD, CSP, MPH, CPE
Tim Cook Associate Professor at Auburn University
Dr. Susek holds a PHD in Mechanical Engineering focusing on Ergonomics and Safety, as well as a Masters in Public Health from the University of Utah. He has been a faculty member of the famed Auburn Industrial & Systems Engineering Department since 2009 & holds the prestigious title of "Tim Cook Professor" at Auburn University. He is also a certified professional ergonomist with a passion for industrial ergonomics, human factors, engineering psychology, as well as ergonomic modeling. He has published over 40 times and has been a linchpin on the national speaking circuit - presenting on topics from Ergonomic Modeling to Respecting People in Lean Operations, just to name a few!
Topics addressed in this episode:
- Leading through innovation in the ergonomics and occupational safety setting and what that really means
- Why we need to incorporate overall physical and mental health into safety and the relationship between this to injury prevention in the work setting.
- The barriers he has experienced implementing wearable technology in the workplace
- What does “AI: Artificial Intelligence” mean for the workplace
- What psychosocial awareness means to injury prevention in the workplace
- What he believes are the biggest opportunities for impact in the workplace in the next 5 years.
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