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Program (ACE2024)

Monday, October 21. Pre-Conference Workshops. 

  • Registration (Workshops and Conference)
    • 7am-9am
    • 12pm-1pm
    • 4pm-8pm 
  • Visit the Workshop page for more details about the workshops.

Program at a glance

More details about the sessions are below the Program at a glance or use the hyperlinks.

Session numbers

  • Digit 1: Day number (1, 2 or 3)
  • Digit 2: Time slot (1, 2 for morning; 3, 4 for afternoon, 5 evening)
  • Digit 3: Room number (1 or 2)

Tuesday, October 22. Conference Day 1.

  • Registration: 7am-9am
  • Exhibit Hall: 8am to 6pm

Time

Spectrum 5

Spectrum 4

9:00 - 10:15

111a. Welcome & Opening Remarks

111b. Exhibitor Quick Pitches

111c. Keynote: Andy Shone

No Programming

10:15 - 10:40

Break - Visit the Exhibitors

10:40 - 12:00

121. Presentations: HFE in HOP Case Studies

122. Presentations: MSD Prevention Case Studies

12:00 - 1:00

Lunch

1:00 - 2:20

131. Panel: From Floor to Systems - Looking at work tasks through Ergonomics and HOP Lenses

132. Panel: Ergo@Large Industry Network. Strategies to Move Human Factors/Ergonomics Beyond

2:20 - 2:45

Break - Visit the Exhibitors

2:45 - 4:00

141. Reimagining Compliance & Regulations

142. Presentations for Student Awards ( MSc and PhD)

4:00 - 6:00

150. Reception in Exhibit Hall

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Wednesday, October 23. Conference Day 2.

  • Registration: 7am-9am
  • Exhibit Hall: 8am to 2:45pm

Time

Spectrum 5

Spectrum 4

9:00 - 10:15

211. Special Presentation – Fatal Solution

212. Presentations for Student Awards (MSc and PhD)

10:15 - 10:40

Break - Visit the Exhibitors

10:40 - 12:00

221. Presentations - HFE & Healthcare

222. Presentations - Tools for Ergonomists

12:00 - 1:00

Lunch

1:00 - 2:20

231a. Exhibitor Prize Draw

231b. Keynote: Terry Fairbanks

No Programming

2:20 - 2:45

Break - Visit the Exhibitors

2:45 - 4:00

241. Case Study and Posters

242. Presentations - Ergonomics Standards & User Needs

4:00 - 7:00

250. Social Event in the Freestyle Social Club

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Thursday, October 24. Conference Day 3.

Time

Spectrum 5

Spectrum 4

9:00 - 10:15

311. Keynote: Mike Harnett

No Programming

10:15 - 10:30

Break (no exhibits)

10:30 - 12:00

321. Presentations - Optimizing Human Performance

322. Presentations - Control Room Design

12:00 - 1:00

Lunch

1:00 - 2:15

331a. Keynote: Martin Lavallière

331b. Closing & Awards

No Programming

2:45 - 4:30

340. Technical Tours: Lifeform or Evans Consoles

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Session Details

Day 1. Tuesday, October 22

MSD Prevention + HFE & HOP + Welcome Reception

111a. Welcome & Opening Remarks

  • Jason Kumagai (Conference Chair)
  • Heather Kahle (ACE President)

111b. Exhibitor Quick Pitches

111c. Keynote

  • Andy Shone: "Optimizing Human Factors through Human & Organizational Performance (HOP)"

121. Presentations - HFE in HOP Case Studies (Moderator: Rachel McKenzie)

  • HOP in Wildland Firefighting
    • Brad Mayhew
  • HOP at Enmax
    • Lynn Runcie & Michael O'Brien

122. Presentations - MSD Prevention Case Studies (Moderator: Donald MacDonald)

  • “Evaluating impacts of long-term use of dynamic (sit-stand) workstation with under-desk bicycle in an office environment” Abstract Presentation
    • Clémentine Roche and Nancy Black - Université de Bordeaux and Université de Moncton
  • "Order in the Court!  Managing Ergonomics for Judges at Shared Workstations." Abstract Presentation
    • Annie Barnwell - EWI Works Inc
  • "The Use of Sue Rodgers as a Primary Risk Prioritization Method" Abstract Presentation
    • Robert Sun - Fanshawe College
  • “Ergo Longevity: When does risk re-enter the room?” Abstract Presentation
    • Madeline Shoot - Darcor Limited

131. Panel Discussion - "From Floor to Systems - Looking at work tasks through Ergonomics and HOP Lenses" (Moderator: Christine Joli-Coeur)

  • Heather Kahle, Danielle Lemay & Andy Shone.

132. Ergo@Large Industry Network Annual Panel Discussion - "Strategies to Move Human Factors/Ergonomics Beyond" Abstract

141. Discussion - "Reimagining Compliance & Regulations" with Cheryl Pocklington  Presentation

  • What could the promotion of health and safety in workplaces look like if we could regulate differently?  Join a new conversation about both the role of the regulator and the role of practitioners in the face of evolving safety practice.

142. Presentations for Student Awards (MSc and PhD) (Moderator: Karen Hoodless)

  • "Paramedic Human Performance Measurement / Driving" Abstract Presentation
    • Jerome Range and Martin Lavallière - Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
  • “The Evaluation of an Upper Body Exoskeleton in Housekeepers” Abstract Presentation
    • Emma Conway, Isabel Evans, Joshua Lowery, Abigail Overduin, Dr. Kayla Fewster- School of Kinesiology, UBC; Workplace Health Services, UBC
  • “Exploring the Effect of Task Design on the Flexion-Relaxation Response in the Lumbar Spine during a Cumulative Load-Matched Lifting Task” Abstract Presentation
    • Benjamin McIntosh and Dr. Kayla Fewster - University of British Columbia - Vancouver

150. Reception in Exhibit Hall

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Day 2. Wednesday, October 23

HFE in Healthcare + Standards + Tools + Social Event

211. Special Presentation – Fatal Solution - Using tragedy to transform & redefine Just Culture (Moderator: Jason Kumagai) Presentation

  • Carmella Steinke: "Fatal Solution"
  • Jan Davies "The Human Factor"
  • Ward Flemons "A Just Culture for All - Getting to the heart of the Human Factor"

212. Presentations for Student Awards (MSc and PhD) (Moderator: Donya Dales)

  • “Two Wheels or Four Wheels: A Comparative Study of Police Tasks on Bicycle vs. Car in Saguenay” Presentation
    • Pier- Luc Langlais and Martin Lavallière, Département des sciences de la santé, UQAC.
  • "Using Discrete Event Simulation and Digital Human Modeling to Investigate Personal Support Workers’ Workload and Patient Care Quality”  Abstract  
    • Raymond Tran -  Bookey-Bassett, S., Hanratty, J., Greig, M., H., Woo, K., Yung, M., Neumann, W.P. - Toronto Metropolitan University, University Health Network, Conestoga College
  • “Investigating The Effects of Working in Virtual Reality Environment on Office Workers’ Performance” Abstract  Presentation
    • Ifeoma Michael and Dr. Eunsik Kim - University of Windsor
  • “Cyclists’ Behaviour Towards Safety: A Review Study” Abstract  Presentation
    • Elnaz Akhavan Rezae and Eunsik Kim - Mechanical, Automotive & Materials Engineering; University of Windsor

221. Presentations - HFE & Healthcare (Moderator: Oluwatobi Durowoju)

  • “Ergonomics Best Practice for Ophthalmology and Optometrist” Abstract
    • Allison Stephens and Kwangsei Kim - Fanshawe College
  • “Characterizing the Biomechanical Exposures Associated with Personal Support Worker Tasks” Abstract  Presentation
    • Daphne C. Ho, Kate M. Posluszny, Dianne Tolgyesi, Danielle Porter, & Steven L. Fischer - Department of Kinesiology and Health Sciences, University of Waterloo and CBI Health
  • "An Embedded Human Factors Team in Healthcare: Alberta Health Services"
    • Andrea Opyr and Katelyn Wiley

222. Presentations - Tools for Ergonomists (Moderator: Courtney Kersten-Kwan)

  • “User Needs as a Project Motivator case study” Abstract  Presentation
    • Becky Wheat-Bain and Shauna Wilcox Greer
  • “Leveraging AI for Effective Workstation Redesign”
    • Shane Larson and Jodii Glunz - Inseer
  • "Getting Pro-Active: An Interactive Discussion of Participatory Macroergonomics"
    • Patrick Neumann

231a. Exhibitor Prize Draw

231b. Keynote

  • 231a. Exhibitor Prize Draw
  • Terry Fairbanks: "Human Factors & Ergonomics: Paving the Way for Improved Performance in Healthcare"

241a. Case Study (Moderator: Shona Anderson)

  • “Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Injuries (MSIs): Legislated training requirements to help prevent MSIs in the workplace. Presentation
    • Deborah Goodwin, Government of Alberta

241b. Posters
(*Submitted for Undergraduate Student Research Award)

  • “Visual cues modify handling behaviour in a manual materials handling task” Abstract
    • Jon Doan, Olu Awosoga and Jarrod Blinch - University of Lethbridge and Texas Tech University
  • “The Application of Wheelchair User Anthropometric Data in the Design of Electric Vehicle Chargers” Abstract Poster
    • Lucy Milson - AtkinsRealis
  • “Case Study: Using Siemens JACK™ within a Medical Room Design Process” Abstract Poster
    • Shimon Mikhil, Tyler Clarke, Kenneth Adolphe, Michael Agnew, Anita Jogia, Tasha Devries - Fanshawe College, London Health Science Centre
  • “Daycare workers experience physical and mental benefits from at-work exercise program” Abstract
    • Jon Doan, Olu Awosoga and Jarrod Blinch - University of Lethbridge and Texas Tech University
  • “Assessment Methods in Office Worker Posture Analysis: A Comprehensive Review” Abstract  Poster
    • Adele Behzad and Dr. Eunsik Kim - University of Windsor
  • *“Posture and Joint Detection Through Computer Vision Algorithms: A Systematic Review Abstract  Poster
    • Katy Moerchen, Supreet Atwal, Adele Behzad, and Dr. Eunsik Kim - University of Windsor
  • *“Tell me where you look, I’ll tell you how you shoot: optimizing law enforcement training through eye-tracking” Abstract
    • Hugo-Pier Simard, Martin Lavallière - Department of health sciences, Lab BioNR, Université du Québec à Chicoutimi
  • *“A Human Factors Evaluation of Intramuscular Naloxone Kits for Use in Opioid Overdose Prevention” Abstract Poster
    • Andrea Richardsen, Julia Kam, Jeff Caird - University of Calgary

242. Presentations - Ergonomics Standards & User Needs (Moderator: Mike Papakyriakou)

  • “Top up Your Toolbox: The New ANSI/BIFMA Furniture Ergonomics Standard” Abstract  Presentation
    • Lucy Hart - ergoCentric
  • “Intercepting Psychosocial Pathways to MSDs – A New Tool for Ergonomists”  Abstract
    • Tegan Slot - PSHSA

250. Social Event in the Freestyle Social Club 

  • Recognition of ACE Champions
  • Golf/Game simulator [with ACE Student Committee]
  • CCCPE drop-in table

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Day 3. Thursday, October 24

Fatigue Risk Management + Human Performance + Control Room Design + Technical Tours

311. Keynote

  • Mike Harnett: "Sleep and World Domination: Unleashing Your Superpower"

321. Presentations - Optimizing Human Performance (Moderator: Gina Vahlas)

  • “The Power of “Less” in Optimizing Soldier Performance” Abstract  Presentation
    • Becky Wheat-Bain and Shauna Wilcox Greer
  • “Implementing a Fatigue Risk Management Program in Rail” Presentation
    • Amy Shields - CPKC
  • "Forensic Human Factors: Human Behaviour in Vehicle Collisions'
    • Jason Kumagai - 30 Forensic Engineering

322. Presentations - Control Room Design (Moderator: Christine Joli-Coeur)

  • “Ergonomics Considerations in Control Room Design”
    • Matko Papic - Evans Consoles
  • “Importance of Human Factors/ Ergonomics (HF/E) Baseline Studies in Control Room Projects” Abstract Presentation
    • Katie Dodd-Hughes and Claire Goldring - AtkinsRéalis
  • “Assessing Operator Workload to Inform Transit Control Centre Design”  Abstract  Presentation
    • Claire Goldring and Tiffany Pitamber - AtkinsRéalis

331a. Keynote

  • Martin Lavallière: "On the Ergonomic Lane to Safety: Strategies for Optimal Human Performance on the Road"

331b. Closing & Awards

340. Technical Tours. More details below.

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340. Technical Tours

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Lifeform

  • Go behind the scenes and explore ergonomic design with Lifeform Chairs!
  • Join us for an exclusive tour of Lifeform's showroom and discover the innovative ways they integrate ergonomics into furniture design. This unique experience includes a walking tour of the manufacturing area to see firsthand what goes into the construction of a top-end ergonomic chair. Continue discussion over wine and cheese in the Lifeform showroom.
  • Since 1976, Lifeform has been dedicated to the art of fine chair crafting, blending inspired engineering with quality craftsmanship to create ergonomic office chairs that stand apart. The local 20,000 square foot workshop is where tradition meets technology, maintaining generations of sustainable excellence.
  • Special Giveaway and Discounts! As a special treat, one lucky attendee will win a free custom-made Lifeform chair! Additionally, all attendees will receive a discount code to be used on future orders of Lifeform chairs.
  • See how Lifeform is setting new standards in comfort and technology.

Evans Consoles Corporation

Evans

  • Discover the Future of Control Room Design with Evans Consoles!
  • Join us for an exclusive tour of Evans Consoles’ state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and experience firsthand the innovative ways they address human factors and ergonomics in their console designs. This unique opportunity includes:
  • Manufacturing Area Tour: Witness the cutting-edge techniques and novel approaches used ensure ergonomics excellence in every console.
  • Calgary Experience Centers: Visit Evan’s Calgary Experience Centers which showcase a variety of control room designs and features you won’t want to miss.  Experience Centers highlight solutions with esteemed partners, Weytec and Planar, providing a comprehensive view of the latest advancements in control room technology
  • The tour will be hosted by Matko Papic, a guest speaker at the ACE 2024 conference, and an expert in integrating ergonomics into Evans consoles.  In his engagements, Matko collaborates closely with System Integrators, End Users, and Technology Providers to conceptualize, design, and implement control rooms from the early planning stages through to detailed design, development, and implementation. Matko has worked with renowned organizations such as FAA, NASA, Shell, BP, Exxon, Reliance, and FedEx, as well as leading Systems Integrators and Technology Providers like Honeywell, Schneider, Emmerson, Yokogawa, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, and Leidos.
  • Experience the future of control room design and see how Evans Consoles is setting new standards in ergonomics and technology.

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