Associate Ergonomist

Dann Ramos

*******@*****.*** cell: (***) *** – **27 51 Amore Blvd, Upper Paradise, Hamilton, ON, CA

Objective

Looking for a career in professional health and safety advisor and ergonomist. Obtained the Associate Ergonomist designation by the Certified Canadian Professional Ergonomist, Jan., 12, 2021 (CCPE). Graduate of the Advanced Ergonomics Studies program, Fanshawe College, 2020.

Clinical Experience

Advanced Ergonomics Studies, Field Placement: London Health Sciences Center, Student Intern Ergonomist, London, ON, 2020 (300+ hours): Completed office ergonomics assessments. Assisted in Return to Work.

Proposal Abstract: Co-authored a paper submitted to International Ergonomics Association (IEA). Completed data analysis of hospital data/statistics, utilized HCI analysis tools and methods (i.e. NASA TLX and Heuristics Analysis), conducted UX/UI research of x-ray. Prepared video presentation of abstract.

Office and Laboratory Ergonomics: Completed on-site office assessment according to CSAZ412-19 – Office Ergonomic Guidelines. Assisted in promoting lab safety program by conducting ergonomic assessment of laboratory workstation, tools and equipment.

Training: Assisted in equipment training demonstrations for the Hospital’s Safe Patient Handling Training Program. Assisted in workplace violence training demonstrations for the Hospital’s Workplace Violence Training Program. Conducted product testing of various ergonomic products to clients.

Material Handling: Supported development of the Hospital’s 2020-2021 Seasonal Influenza Campaign by performing ergonomic analysis of roaming flu clinic job task – completed via self-reports, interviews, strain gauge, task analysis, RULA, anthropometrics, Snook and Ciriello, Humantech.

Return to Work (RTW): Assisted in various RTW cases using task analysis, job shadowing, interviews with staff and management, communication with Hospital Abilities Case Manager Advisors.

Job Demands Descriptions (JDD): Updated Job Demands Documents by preparing and distributing surveys, conducting staff and management interviews, utilizing job shadow and task analysis.

Due Diligence: Attended Workplace Violence Assessments. Communicated and participated with Hospital Ergonomist, nurses, area management and Safety Analysts during development of new hospital unit space to ensure staff and patient safety. Conducted job task workflow analysis via interviews and job shadows.

Presentations: Delivered presentation via teleconference and WebEx on relevant ergonomics topics (i.e. gaps in hospital staff engagement with patient handling, etc.)

Food industry - Cuddy Farms, London, ON, 2020 (20 hours): Utilized Humantech to conduct risk factor analysis of manual egg collecting job task on-site. Conducted task analysis using Arm Force Field, Lifting Failure Fatigue Tool, U of M 3DSSPP. Presented findings and recommendations to management via WebEx.

Agriculture - Gray Ridge Egg Farms (10 hours), Strathroy, ON, 2020 (10 hours): Utilized Humantech to performed risk factor analysis of egg carton packer and pallet packer job tasks on-site. Presented findings, direct causes, and cost benefit analysis to management via WebEx.

Volunteer Experience

Special Needs Activity Program, Brock University, Volunteer personal trainer, 2016 (50 hours):

Organized individualized training of fundamental physical activities including aquatics, gross and fine motor skills to individuals age 20 and below with visible and invisible disabilities.

Student Athletic Trainer (volunteer), Brock University, 2018-2017 (450 hours):

Delivered sports injury first aid to Brock Swimming team. Collaborated with professional athletic therapists, massage therapists, coaches.

Senior Fit, Brock University (volunteer), 2018 (180 hours):

Organized individualized fall prevention training programs for senior members age 65+. Motivated members to lifelong physical activity.

Volunteer Physiotherapist Assistant, Hamilton, ON, 2018 (30 hours):

Demonstrated prescribed pre and post stability and/or mobility therapeutic exercise programs to patients with limited supervision. Clinic Population: seniors, children, athletes, workplace related injuries.

Education

Advanced Ergonomics Studies, Fanshawe College 2019-2020: Prepared in-depth technical reports that included conclusions and recommendations supported by literature review and data analysis.

Ergonomic tools used: Physical Demands Analysis (PDAs), Humantech’s whole body assessment, Sue Rodger, RULA, anthropometrics, Snook and Ciriello, NIOSH, Arm Force Field, Lifting Failure Fatigue Tool (LiFFT) and U of M 3DSSPP. Proficient in University of Michigan’s 3D Static Strength Prediction Program and Jack’s human simulation and modelling software. Conducted frequency studies using accelerometer and force sensors. Experience in the Logger Pro software.

Human Factors: Conducted UX feedback evaluation using heuristics evaluation, NASA TLX, cognitive walkthrough, System Usability Scale (SUS). Conducted user acceptability testing.

Safety Auditing: Proficient in interpretation of the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Knowledge in best practice guidelines, CSA standards, ISO. Completed Safety Risk Assessment, Job Hazard Analysis, Root Cause Analysis. Conducted RTW program assessments, and workplace incident investigation.

Bachelor of Kinesiology, Brock University 2014-2018:

Awards: Dean’s Honors List in First and Second Year.

Explored structure and function of bones, muscle, and joints through palpitation and tissue stress testing. Investigated movement problems associated to physical activity and to the workplace. Collaborated with peer trainers to conduct exercise assessment and administered exercise prescription.

Qualifications and Interests

Bilingual in English and Filipino. Canadian Red Cross: Standard First Aid CPR C (good through 2022/09/14). Worksite Safety: fit tested with 3M N95 8210 and 3M N95 1860 (good through 2022/08/14).

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