Mark will speak and illustrate “Developing Performance Solutions using Ergonomics and Human Engineering” . Mark is a clear and informative speaker and will show how human factors science is used to assess access issues (body size, strength, movements, manipulation, forces, environment, clearances, vehicles, and more as desired). Solutions based on sound engineering and ergonomics principles will be presented in the specific context of developing Performance Solutions.
Mark Dohrmann is one of Australia’s most renowned Chartered Professional Engineers, Certified Professional Ergonomists and health and safety experts. He has designed, trained, advised and encouraged thousands of Australians into safer and more productive work. He lectured full-time in ergonomics and founded Australia’s first independent ergonomics consultancy firm in 1977, now known as Dohrmann Consulting.
With over four decades of practical engineering, ergonomics and safety experience, Mark has helped organisations throughout Australia and Asia-Pacific to improve their workplace design and risk management.
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A recognised authority in accident investigations, Mark has provided expert liability opinion in over 7000 personal injury cases. He investigates, reports and gives evidence mainly in matters of overuse strain injuries, machinery, industrial safety and both product and public liability. He has extensive court experience across every major jurisdiction throughout Australia.
Highly regarded as an excellent speaker and trainer, Mark presents on topical issues relating to safety, ergonomics, human factors and health and safety at state, national and international conferences.
Mark holds a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) and a Graduate Certificate in Human Engineering (Ergonomics).
Mark’s interests include strain injury prevention, adult education, homelessness, needs of young mothers, and supporting people with disabilities seeking independence in their daily lives. He likes repairing things, genealogy and numismatics. An avid golfer, you’ll find Mark enjoying a relaxing round of golf or enjoying an icy cold beer at the 19th hole. He adores his family, grandchildren and the Melbourne Demons.
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