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Product Evaluation"> <TITLE> Ergonomic Engineering, Inc. - Product Evaluation</TITLE> </HEAD><BODY TEXT="#000000" BGCOLOR="#C0C0C0" LINK="#DD212E" VLINK="#3229CE" ALINK="#000088" BACKGROUND="orange_banner.gif"> <TABLE CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 WIDTH="100%" > <TR> <TD WIDTH="10"><! -- Absolute blank cell -- !></TD> <TD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="80"><B><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF"><FONT SIZE=+1>What is Ergonomics?</FONT> </FONT></B> <P><IMG SRC="dot_orange.gif" VSPACE=15 HEIGHT=1 WIDTH=1><IMG SRC="mmh.gif" HEIGHT=45 WIDTH=68> <P><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF">"I don't think most companies realize how quickly, easily and inexpensively ergonomic product evaluation can be provided. In most cases, a simple video examination is all it takes... More to the point, if companies understood the ramifications of minimizing ergonomic risk on their customers and employees alike, time, difficulty or the expense of ergonomic analysis would be considered immaterial." </FONT> <P><IMG SRC="dot_orange.gif" VSPACE=5 HEIGHT=1 WIDTH=1> <P><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF"><B>Robert O. Andres</B>, Ph.D., CPE President and Founder Ergonomic Engineering, Inc.</FONT> <P><IMG SRC="dot_orange.gif" VSPACE=25 HEIGHT=1 WIDTH=1><IMG SRC="sledge.gif" VSPACE=15 HEIGHT=46 WIDTH=66> <P><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF">"Dear Bob, </FONT> <P><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF">We thank you and your group for the excellent job that you have done with this project [patient handeling device], and other related areas of research. In my opinion, it is difficult to place a dollar value on work this important. I want you to know that we are well aware of the efforts made in this research, and we are committed to advancing this technology and helping as many people as possible. Your company's research will help advance principles that will impact those policy makers [health care/nursing home industry] and hopefully manual lifting will be recognized for what it is a fact of life." </FONT> <P><IMG SRC="dot_red.gif" VSPACE=8 HEIGHT=1 WIDTH=1> <P><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF"><B>David Dubats</B>, Vice President Second Step USA, Inc.</FONT> <P><IMG SRC="dot_orange.gif" VSPACE=25 HEIGHT=1 WIDTH=1><IMG SRC="3views.gif" VSPACE=20 HEIGHT=55 WIDTH=67> <P><B><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF"><FONT SIZE=+1>Why EEI? </FONT></FONT></B> <P><FONT COLOR="#FFFFFF">Ergonomic Engineering, Inc. is comprised of a staff of biomechanical engineers led by company President--Bob Andres, Ph.D., CPE. Dr. Andres is a noted researcher and author in the field of ergonomics and is considered a leading authority on back and upper extremity injuries. Dr. Andres and his staff specialize in Ergonomics consultation and represent over thirty years of experience in the industry.</FONT> <P><IMG SRC="keyboard.gif" HEIGHT=47 WIDTH=70></TD> <TD><! -- relative blank cell -- !></TD> <TD WIDTH="4%"><! -- begin text cell -- !></TD> <TD VALIGN=TOP WIDTH="390"> <CENTER> <H1> <B><FONT COLOR="#C8531A"><FONT SIZE=+4>What is Ergonomic Product Evaluation?</FONT></FONT></B></H1></CENTER> <CENTER><IMG SRC="eei.logo2.small.gif" HEIGHT=46 WIDTH=51></CENTER> <P><IMG SRC="dot_clear.gif" VSPACE=1 <br HEIGHT=1 WIDTH=1><IMG SRC="dot_clear.gif" <br HEIGHT=32 WIDTH=32>The primary goal of ergonomic product evaluation is to identify <B>risk</B>--to your employees as well as your customers. <P><I><FONT COLOR="#CF3716"><FONT SIZE=+2>From a purchasing or company safety perspective,</FONT></FONT></I> this means identifying which product is the safest, most cost effective and efficient to use. <P><IMG SRC="dot_clear.gif" <br HEIGHT=32 WIDTH=32>Because cumulative trauma disorders now account for over half of all work-related illnesses, ergonomic risk must be identified and quantified when your company is considering the purchase of a new piece of machinery or hand tool. A purchasing decision based on anything less than a full ergonomic analysis is simply guesswork... <H5> <B><FONT COLOR="#CF4307"><FONT SIZE=+0>Case Study:</FONT></FONT><FONT SIZE=+1> </FONT><FONT SIZE=+0>Nissan</FONT></B></H5> <IMG SRC="dot_clear.gif" HSPACE=10 VSPACE=5 <br HEIGHT=1 WIDTH=1> Under consideration were two models of scanning guns at Nissan's Parts Distribution Center in New York. Since this tool was to be eventually adopted in all of Nissan's U.S. plants, the decision was a significant one. After subjecting the two guns to various ergonomic criteria measures (including weight, balance and trigger force), a user satisfaction survey was also incorporated to determine optimal user safety and satisfaction. Employee opinion was found to be consistent with ergonomic evaluation, as one scanning gun model was clearly shown to be the superior tool. <P><IMG SRC="dot_clear.gif" VSPACE=1 <br HEIGHT=1 WIDTH=1><IMG SRC="dot_clear.gif" HSPACE=10 VSPACE=5 <br HEIGHT=1 WIDTH=1><I><FONT COLOR="#CE4B22"><FONT SIZE=+2> From a sales and marketing perspective</FONT></FONT></I>, EEI ergonomic evaluation capabilities are intended to facilitate product use and improve performance. Working with your marketing department, EEI ergonomists can document the competitive advantages of your manufactured products over those of your closest rivals. Test results obtained in EEI's fully equipped biomechanical laboratory support advertising claims and indicate when design modifications may enhance customer satisfaction. Case Study--Hamilton Industries EEI not only evaluated and confirmed marketing advantages over competitive products for this pipette manufacturer, but several design modifications recommended by EEI were eventually adopted by Hamilton, further differentiating their products in the marketplace. Hamilton is the world leader in precision fluid measurement devices. <P><IMG SRC="dot_clear.gif" HSPACE=1 VSPACE=5 <br HEIGHT=1 WIDTH=1> <H3> <B><FONT SIZE=+1>EEI Product Evaluations-- </FONT></B></H3> <H3> <B><FONT SIZE=+1>Affordable, Independent Ergonomic Analysis</FONT></B></H3> <IMG SRC="dot_clear.gif" HSPACE=10 VSPACE=5 <br HEIGHT=1 WIDTH=1> EEI product evaluation provides for improved product performance, safer product use, lower workers compensation costs and greater sales for your company. Best of all, you can decide how much analysis you require before purchasing that new piece of equipment or launching your latest product line(s). <H4> <B><FONT COLOR="#C55120"><FONT SIZE=+1>Level 1 Video Analysis </FONT><FONT SIZE=+0>$500-$2000</FONT></FONT></B></H4> <IMG SRC="dot_clear.gif" VSPACE=1 <br HEIGHT=1 WIDTH=1><IMG SRC="dot_clear.gif" HSPACE=10 VSPACE=5 <br HEIGHT=1 WIDTH=1>A certified ergonomist from EEI will review a video of your product being used and measure the severity of the ergonomic risk factors identified. A summary report detailing test results and itemizing recommendations will be generated. All EEI studies conclude with a teleconference to answer questions and finalize conclusions. <H4> <B><FONT COLOR="#DE502D"><FONT SIZE=+1>Level 2 Pilot Study </FONT><FONT SIZE=+0>$2,500-$10,000</FONT></FONT></B></H4> <IMG SRC="dot_clear.gif" VSPACE=1 <br HEIGHT=1 WIDTH=1><IMG SRC="dot_clear.gif" HSPACE=10 VSPACE=5 <br HEIGHT=1 WIDTH=1>EEI certified ergonomists will evaluate your product/ prototype and those of 2 to 3 of your competitors. Standard experiments will be conducted using 4 subjects to compare/contrast potential sources of injury or fatigue between products. A full report with results on all products tested is generated with specific recommendations to improve your product's performance. Supportable marketing claims are also discussed in detail. <H4> <B><FONT COLOR="#C6431F"><FONT SIZE=+1>Level 3 Research Analysis </FONT><FONT SIZE=+0>Price: project specific</FONT></FONT></B></H4> <IMG SRC="dot_clear.gif" VSPACE=1 <br HEIGHT=1 WIDTH=1><IMG SRC="dot_clear.gif" HSPACE=10 VSPACE=5 <br HEIGHT=1 WIDTH=1>Results from these quantitative research projects are intended to be published in an appropriate peer- review journal. 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