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ERGO Inc. is an International Ergonomics & Safety Consulting Training firm that
has been providing companies with practical solutions
to real problems for over a decade. Our efficient
approach to problem solving has proven effective
in reducing workplace injuries and their associated
costs in industrial and office environments.
Ergonomic Consultants at ERGO Inc. are certified, have strong academic
qualifications, as well as professional experience
and skills in a broad range of areas related to
kinesiology, biomechanics/physiology, human performance,
safety, business, research and training. |
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head office phone:
(705) 436-4504 |
head office fax:
(705) 436-4619 |
email:
downey@ergoconsulting.net |
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| Marnie
J. Downey, M.Sc., CCPE, CK |
| President |
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Marnie Downey has earned a solid reputation
as an expert in the field of Occupational
Biomechanics and Ergonomics.
Marnie has over 12 years of ergonomics
consulting and design experience. During
this time she has solved diverse ergonomic
challenges for hundreds of companies
in a variety of industries in Canada,
the United States and Mexico with her
pro-active approach to problem solving.
Her energetic personality provides a
motivational training atmosphere for
management and employees. She has presented
at the American Industrial Hygiene Association
in Washington, D.C., the Canadian Association
of Ergonomists, the Canadian Society
of Safety Engineering, the Ontario Kinesiology
Association Annual Conference, the Industrial
Accident Prevention Association National
Health & Safety Conference, the
Ontario Library Association, several
Chamber of Commerce events and the Canadian
Society for Exercise Physiology.
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Honours
Bachelor of Science degree in
Kinesiology from the University
of Waterloo |
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Masters
of Science degree, specializing
in Occupational Ergonomics from
the University of Waterloo |
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Certified
Canadian Professional Ergonomist |
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Full
Member of the Association of Canadian
Ergonomists |
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Certified
Kinesiologist with the Ontario
Kinesiology Association |
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direct phone:
(705) 725-0264 |
direct fax:
(705) 725-0314 |
email:
stinson@ergoconsulting.net |
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| Alexandra
J. Stinson, Hons. B.Sc., CK |
| Managing Ergonomic Specialist |
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Alexandra has over 8 years of ergonomic experience specializing in manufacturing and production processes. Alexandra holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Laurentian University, where she focused on Occupational Ergonomics in the mining industry.
Alexandra has conducted ergonomic research in a variety of industries throughout North America, including automotive manufacturing, pharmaceutical, warehousing, laboratories, foundries, school boards and health care. She has developed internal Ergonomic and MSD Prevention Programs and worked with JHSC/ERGO Committees to create an ergonomic culture. Using sound return to work principles and conducting ergonomic suitability assessments, Alexandra accelerates the return to work of injured employees. Alexandra is an expert in conducting Ergonomic Risk Assessments and Physical Demands Analyses, workstation re-design, developing corporate fitness, stretching and wellness programs and developing and conducting Post Offer Pre-Employment Testing Programs.
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Honours
Bachelor of Science degree in
Kinesiology from Laurentian University |
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Certified
Kinesiologist with the Ontario
Kinesiology Association |
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Full Member of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists |
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Certified Canadian Professional Ergonomist - pending |
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Health
& Safety course from Georgian
College |
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direct phone:
(705) 331-7646 |
email:
mcgillis@ergoconsulting.net |
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| Jennifer McGillis, M.Sc., C.K. |
Ergonomic Specialist |
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Jennifer is a Certified Kinesiologist with a Masters of Science in Kinesiology, specializing in biomechanics. Jennifer has experience performing Physical Demand Assessments, Ergonomic Assessments, developing and implementing Ergonomic Training Programs and assisting with the return to work of injured employees. She has assessed and redesigned a variety of workstation set ups, including standard computer workstations, multi-screen computer workstations, as well as libraries, bicycle repair and mailing stations. She has completed hands-on projects in the areas of Methods Time Management, Postural Occurrence Sampling and Occupational Safety Engineering, which included a 4-month Safety Audit of an industrial company.
Jennifer has developed effective teaching techniques as a Professor of Lifestyle Management at Georgian College. As a result, she is a dynamic speaker who specializes in providing informative and interactive Ergonomic Training Sessions.
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direct phone:
(705) 220-2692 |
email:
snable@ergoconsulting.net |
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Sarah Snable, B.Sc. (Kin), CK, AE |
Ergonomic Specialist |
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| Sarah Snable is an experienced Certified Kinesiologist with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo. While working in a large unionized health care organization, Sarah assessed, designed, and implemented a number of ergonomic strategies to reduce injuries and improve workplace design for staff in very diverse areas, including: patient care, office, laboratory, material handling, housekeeping and food services. Sarah was responsible for coordinating a Musculoskeletal Disorder Prevention Program, which included designing and presenting interactive education sessions tailored specifically to each department within the hospitals. At Toyota Motor Company, Sarah conducted Physical Demands Analyses in various shops using an online database system, coordinated an ergonomic improvement project for the Paint shop and supported ergonomic concern investigations.
Sarah recently achieved her designation as Associate Ergonomist (AE) with the Association of Canadian Ergonomists and is currently pursuing her certification as a Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist (CCPE).
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Honours Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo |
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Certified Kinesiologist with Ontario Kinesiology Association |
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Full Member of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists |
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direct phone:
(705) 436-4504 |
direct fax:
(705) 436-4619 |
email:
downey@ergoconsulting.net |
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Pam Grills, M.Sc., CCPE |
Ottawa Associate Ergonomist |
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Pam Grills is a Canadian Certified Ergonomist with over 14 years experience making industrial and office workplaces healthier and more productive. Pam Grills holds a Masters degree in Ergonomics from the University of Waterloo.
Pam has been involved in the design and redesign of many types of workstations, returning injured workers to safe productive work, and delivering ergonomics training. Recently, Pam made the Supreme Court Judges sit up and take notice of ergonomics by making their courtroom ergonomically correct. Pam developed and delivered customized safe lifting training for Canada Post Corporation, developed and implemented customized ergonomics programs for NSERC/SSHRC, Nortel, and Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and lead Health Canada’s National Ergonomics Advisory Group in developing and internal ergonomics program, office ergonomics education package, ergonomic train-the-trainer, and office ergonomic report guidelines.
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Masters of Science degree in Kinesiology from the University of Waterloo, Specialty in Ergonomics/Occupational Biomechanics |
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Canadian Certified Professional Ergonomist (CCPE) |
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Member of the Safe Communities – Ottawa Chapter |
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Member of the LEAN Manufacturing Interest Group |
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head office phone:
(705) 436-4504 |
email:
downey@ergoconsulting.net |
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| Richard
McFadden, MBA, CHRP, CRSP |
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Richard is an experienced Human Resources
Professional with over 12 years consulting
experience in the public and private
sector including manufacturing, health
care, and the service industry.
He has extensive Human Resources, Safety
and Labour Relations experience in unionized
settings. He is skilled in negotiating
cooperative solutions.
Richard has extensive knowledge of the
Occupational Health & Safety Act
and the Regulations. He successfully
assists clients pass the WSIB Workwell
Audit, with a 100% success rate.
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International
Masters of Business Administration
from the University of New Zealand
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Bachelor
of Arts in Labour Studies from
McMaster University |
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Bachelor
of Arts in Sociology from McMaster
University |
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Canadian
Registered Safety Professional
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Certified Human Resources Professional
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Certified
Facilitator for Zenger-Miller
Leadership Training |
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head office phone:
(705) 436-4504 |
email:
downey@ergoconsulting.net |
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2002-2009 Copyright ERGO Inc. |
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