
Robotiq Automation Talks
Safety pays - making a case for a cobot palletizer to reduce ergonomic injuries and provide an ROI
- Define ergonomics.
- Learn about Musculoskeletal Disorders.
- Understand the types of injuries and risk factors associated with manual palletizing.
- Evaluate the direct and indirect costs of MSD injuries on workers and companies.
- Understand the pros and cons of four standard solutions for preventing ergonomic injuries during manual palletizing.
- Utilize an ergonomic cost calculator to evaluate solutions and assess their impact on reducing risks, as well as their return on investment.
- Understand how a Cobot palletizing solution can reduce and potentially eliminate ergonomic injuries.

Language
English
Date and time
June 19th, 2024 @ 10:00 AM EDT
Speaker

Carla Silver, CSP, MEng, LMSS
Certified Safety Professional and Safety Innovator
Speaker's bio
Carla Silver, CSP, MEng, LMSS
Certified Safety Professional & Safety Innovator
Carla Silver is the owner of Carla Silver LLC, a consulting firm specializing in safety and industrial hygiene solutions. With over 32 years of experience—spanning pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, and safety compliance—Carla helps organizations design safer workplaces through prevention-focused strategies.
A Certified Safety Professional and Licensed Machine Safety Specialist, she teaches Machine Safety Management System at the University of Alabama at Birmingham and serves on the PMMI/ANSI B155.1 committee. Carla has presented at major industry events, including the National and International Robot Safety Conferences and ASSP Conferences.
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