Steven FischerKinesiology professor Steven Fischer of the University of Waterloo will speak to his work preventing musculoskeletal disorders in paramedics Friday.

Lecture offers look at ways to prevent paramedic hazards

A professor from the University of Waterloo will discuss his work to promote workplace safety for paramedics, in a free public lecture Friday on the UWindsor campus.

Paramedics are exposed to hazards of musculoskeletal disorder while performing their normal job duties, says kinesiology professor Steven Fischer.

A certified ergonomist and director of research in the Occupational Biomechanics and Ergonomics Lab, he will deliver “Protecting Those that Protect Us: MSD Prevention in the Paramedic Sector” at noon October 27 in room 144, Human Kinetics Building.

Dr. Fischer’s research aims to optimize function and performance in the workplace and spans four themes: identifying determinants of movement behaviour in the workplace; advancing movement assessment in a workplace context; applying digital human models to predict movement behaviour in the workplace; and informing the design of better, safer products.

His address is part of the Faculty of Human Kinetics Distinguished Speakers Series.

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