Bettcher Industries' Dr. John Johnson Presents Two Papers At The 3rd Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference.Business Editors LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 31, 2000 Bettcher Industries was a featured presenter at the 3rd Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference, held on March 14 to 16, 2000 in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. . Dr. John E. Johnson, Bettcher Industries' Director of Marketing, Ergonomics & Safety, presented two papers to the Conference attendees. "Powered Circular Knife to Reduce Worker Fatigue" reviewed design principles that were used in the development of an alternative knife, wherein a circular revolving blade is used to make precise cuts and trims. Johnson's presentation demonstrated how this new powered circular knife design reduces worker fatigue in comparison to using a traditional straight knife. Johnson's other paper -- "Post-Offer Media Nerve Conduction Studies nerve conduction study Neurology A noninvasive method for assessing a nerve's ability to carry an impulse, which quantifies latency periods and conduction velocities; larger peripheral motor and sensory nerves are electrically stimulated at various intervals along for New Hires" -- presented the results of recent test programs for screening new employees for carpal tunnel syndrome carpal tunnel syndrome: see repetitive stress injury. carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) Painful condition caused by repetitive stress to the wrist over time. . Advances in testing procedures are allowing employers more ways to identify susceptibility to CTS (1) (Clear To Send) The RS-232 signal sent from the receiving station to the transmitting station that indicates it is ready to accept data. Contrast with RTS. (2) (Common Type System) The data typing used in . , so that reassignment or other corrective actions can be taken before major problems develop. Dr. Johnson, a Certified Professional Ergonomist, is an expert on product design features and how these can increase worker safety and comfort. Johnson has a background in both academia and industry. He is currently directing the marketing and safety operations of Bettcher Industries, Inc., a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative tools for meat processing operations and industrial applications. Among the products manufactured by Bettcher Industries are Whizard(R) Modular Trimmers and Airshirz(R) pneumatic scissors scissors Cutting instrument or tool consisting of a pair of opposed metal blades that meet and cut when the handles at their ends are brought together. Modern scissors are of two types: the more usual pivoted blades have a rivet or screw connection between the cutting ends . The 3rd Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference was the largest to date, attracting participants from across the U.S. and other countries. More than 100 presentations by practitioners, along with nine pre- and post-conference seminars, were part of this year's activities. The keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. was delivered by Charles Jeffress, Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety & Health Administration, focusing on OSHA's recently proposed ergonomics standard. For more information on the two papers presented by Dr. John Johnson at the 3rd Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference, contact Bettcher Industries, Inc., P.O. Box 336, Vermilion vermilion, vivid red pigment of durable quality. It is a chemical compound of mercury and sulfur and is known as red sulfide of mercury; it was formerly obtained by grinding pure cinnabar but is now commonly prepared synthetically. , OH 44 089 USA. Phone: 440/965-4422. FAX: 440/965-4900. You may also e-mail your request to marketing@bettcher.com. |
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