Webinar - Improving Design for Ambulances Using an Ergonomic Lens: Lessons Learned

Tuesday, November 24, 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST (GMT -05:00)

Webinar series

This three-part webinar series will introduce and orient individuals to the new CSA D500:20, Ergonomic design for ambulances and related equipment standard.

Paramedics play an integral role in primary health care, and face many musculoskeletal (and other) injury risks in the process. This new standard will help support and improve paramedic health and performance by strengthening the use and application of ergonomic principles into ambulance design.

Other webinars in this series

Introducing the New CSA D500:20 Ergonomic Design for Ambulances and Related Equipment Standard: Benefits and Application for Paramedics

Implementation Implications of the New CSA D500:20 Ergonomic Design for Ambulances and Related Equipment Standard: From Operations to the Front Line

In this webinar

The third webinar in this series will focus more broadly on lessons learned from the lens of an ergonomist. Ergonomic principles are most effective when considered proactively, at the earliest stages of design. Examples and vignettes will be discussed regarding the necessity of gauging ergonomics knowledge among the technical committee, dealing with anthropometry and considering how to integrate ergonomic principles to improve design without restricting creativity and innovation.

About the presenter

Bronson Du
Bronson Du is a research scientist at the Canadian Institute for Safety, Wellness & Performance. His research passion is in applying his background of public health and kinesiology to generate a holistic understanding of how policies affect workplace safety, wellness and performance. Bronson uses a systems approach for data gathering, analysis, interpretation, and reporting to inform the development of interventions that are practical and integrable to workplaces. He has expertise integrating human factors and ergonomic principles into industry-specific design standards and informing the development of national frameworks for work disability prevention and management.

Webinar resources

Recording and slides

Webinar recording (Webex)
Password: Ambulance2020

Webinar slide presentation (PDF)

Animated video

Introducing the CSA D500:20 Ergonomic Design for Ambulances and Related Equipment Standard (Video)

Infographics

User Centred Design: The Design of Ambulances and Related Equipment (PDF)

Ergonomic Design: General Patient Compartment and Driver Cabin Ergonomic Design (PDF)

Ergonomic Design: Driver Cabin Requirements (PDF)

Ergonomic Design: Patient Compartment (PDF)

Ergonomic Design: Workspace Layout, Placement and Accessibility (PDF)

Get the standard

CSA D500:20 Ergonomic Design for Ambulances and Related Equipment Standard


Disclaimer: CRE-MSD receives funding through a grant provided by the Ontario Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development. The views expressed are those of the presenters and do not necessarily reflect those of the Centre nor of the Province of Ontario.