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Robotiq Automation Talks

Safety pays - making a case for a cobot palletizer to reduce ergonomic injuries and provide an ROI

Join us on June 19th - 10 AM EDT

Manual palletizing is physically demanding work—and over time, it can lead to serious musculoskeletal issues for workers.
In this session, we’ll take a closer look at the risks involved, the real cost of injuries, and practical ways to make improvements on the floor.

+1 Continuing Educational Unit

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What you'll learn
  1. Define ergonomics.
  2. Learn about Musculoskeletal Disorders.
  3. Understand the types of injuries and risk factors associated with manual palletizing.
  4. Evaluate the direct and indirect costs of MSD injuries on workers and companies.
  5. Understand the pros and cons of four standard solutions for preventing ergonomic injuries during manual palletizing.
  6. Utilize an ergonomic cost calculator to evaluate solutions and assess their impact on reducing risks, as well as their return on investment.
  7. Understand how a Cobot palletizing solution can reduce and potentially eliminate ergonomic injuries.
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Language

English

Date and time

June 19th, 2024 @ 10:00 AM EDT

Speaker

Carla Silver

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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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) injuries do not have only direct medical costs but alsohidden indirect costs which can be 1 to 5 times higher than the direct costs. These costs canimpact a company’s profitability and may require increased sales to offset the additional costs.
Carla Silver
Carla Silver
Certified Safety Professional and Safety Innovator
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