The 2011 ERGO Cup® Application

Overview:

The goal of this competition is to recognize and encourage the development of innovative ergonomics solutions and education in the workplace. Any organization that can demonstrate an effective ergonomics solution or education initiative within the last 24 months (November 2008- 2010) is eligible to compete. Application deadline is November 22, 2010

There are three Ergo Cup Categories (team-driven workplace solutions, engineering/ergonomist-driven workplace solutions, ergonomic program improvement initiatives). The general theme across all Ergo Cup categories is innovation. Consequently, off-the-shelf improvements will not be considered (even if they are great ergonomics solutions and generate an excellent ROI).  Innovation is defined as "A new device or process created by study and experimentation".

1. Team-driven workplace solutions - At least 75 percent of the problem-solving effort is conducted by in-house individuals whose primary responsibilities involve production and maintenance. Some technical support by in-house health and safety, engineering/ergonomist staff is permitted as members of the team or as support of the team. Support from outside consultants is permitted but only company representatives are permitted on the presentation team if selected as an Ergo Cup contestant.
    
2. Engineering/ergonomist-driven workplace solutions - At least 75 percent of the problem-solving effort is conducted by in-house engineers and ergonomists. Some technical support from outside consultants is permitted, but most activities are conducted by in-house resources. Only company representatives are permitted on the presentation team if selected as an Ergo Cup contestant.
    
3. Ergonomics Program Improvement Initiatives - Must be a planned ergonomic program improvement initiative, process or management system designed to improve the effectiveness of a location's overall comprehensive ergonomics program. Examples include, but are not limited to: ergonomic training programs, incorporation of ergonomics into change management systems, ergonomics risk assessment processes, ergonomic prioritization systems, return-to-work programs, office ergonomic programs, and ergonomic programs designed for mobile and/or telecommuter employees.

Click here 2011 Judging Criteria

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Click here to view 2010 Ergo Cup® Competition Video

I understand that I am responsible for negotiating and arranging my audio/visual and other power needs that my team may require for the display.  I also understand the team members must be registered attendees of the 14th Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference & Expo and each team is required to send a minimum of two representatives per booth.  A discounted registration fee is extended to Ergo Cup team members.  It is necessary to have a team representative in the booth during the exhibitor hours.

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Contact Information

Name of Organization or  Company:

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Team Leader Main Contact

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Last Name:

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Position:

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City:

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Team Members

Proposal Information

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(Select one category only)

  Workplace Solutions I (Team-Driven Workplace Solutions)

  Workplace Solutions II (Engineering/Ergonomist-Driven Workplace Solutions)

  Ergonomics Program Improvement Initiatives

Location of Plant being Demonstrated

Location of Corporation/Organization Headquarters

Title of Entry (please limit to 10 words or less  *

Presentation Description: Please include a 50-100 word description  *

Questions

Provide a couple of sentences on what the problem was.  *

Provide a few sentences on what you did for your solution or program improvement initiative.  *

What measurable outcomes resulted from your solution or program improvement initiative?  *
(Note: one way past entries have answered this is by addressing the metrics of safety, quality, delivery, and cost).

*Exhibit Hours

Questions?

Contact: Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE)
Carol Le Blanc, CMP
Conference Manager
3577 Parkway Lane, Suite 200
Norcross, GA  30092

Tel:  770-349-1114 or 800-494-0460, ext. 114
Fax: 770-263-8532