NSC Congress & Expo 2022

Monday, September 19 at 4:00 PM Pacific Time

Session # 61: “Addressing Musculoskeletal Disorders in the Workplace: An NSC Initiative”

Musculoskeletal disorders are the largest category of workplace injuries in the United States. Blake McGowan, CPE, Director of Ergonomics Research for VelocityEHS, will participate in this panel discussion that will highlight the importance of investigating risk factors and knowledge gaps related to the prevention of MSDs.

Tuesday, September 20 at 12:00-12:15 PM Pacific Time

NSC Innovation & Tech Pavilion: Live Demo

Attend a 15-minute live demonstration of our Industrial Ergonomics software capabilities presented by Michael Hoonhorst, CPE, Solutions Consultant at VelocityEHS.

Tuesday, September 20 at 3:00 PM Pacific Time

NSC Innovation & Tech Pavilion: VIP Ceremony Opening Remarks 

Blake McGowan. CPE, Director of Ergonomics Research for VelocityEHS and active participant in the NSC MSD Solutions Lab will welcome VIP Ceremony attendees at 3:00p.m. 

Tuesday, September 20 at 3:15 PM Pacific Time

Session # 85: “Prevent Incidents Before They Happen: Prevention through Design”

Greg Duncan, EHS & ESG Expert at VelocityEHS, will review the key elements of proactive, risk-based safety management, using the framework of the NIOSH initiative Prevention through Design (PtD) to reduce or eliminate risks at the source. The importance of a dynamic perspective that tracks risks and interactive exercises will also be discussed.

Wednesday, September 21 at 10:00 AM Pacific Time

Session # 112: “The Silenced Epidemic: The Impact of Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders on the Opioid Crisis”

There is a correlation between poor workplace ergonomics, jobs with high injury/illness rates, and opioid-related overdose death. Blake McGowan, CPE, will discuss how it is critical to implement workplace interventions to reduce hazards that lead to injuries for which opioids are prescribed.