Don Patten Email & Phone Number

Ontario, Canada

Program Lead/thought leader in ergonomics advising internal and external customers on strategies to integrate ergonomics into businessAdvising and supporting a team of ergonomics professionalsMarket and deliver technical consulting with clients (internal and external) to help identify MSD hazards, qualitatively and quantitative assess the risks, and make recommendations for improving the tools, equipment, layout materials, environment, work practices, work station, organizational… Show more Program Lead/thought leader in ergonomics advising internal and external customers on strategies to integrate ergonomics into businessAdvising and supporting a team of ergonomics professionalsMarket and deliver technical consulting with clients (internal and external) to help identify MSD hazards, qualitatively and quantitative assess the risks, and make recommendations for improving the tools, equipment, layout materials, environment, work practices, work station, organizational factors and other processesManage projects of various technical complexities and values including ergonomic and risk assessments from quoting, contracting and submitting final reports with recommendationsDevelop and deliver training, workshops and conference presentationsProvide strategic input to the organization in the area of specialty and serving on external technical committeesServe as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in the development of programs, products and services related to ergonomics, such as training programs, checklists, inspection forms and audits, as well as writing articles for publications and review other literature Show less

Ontario, Canada

WSPS is a trusted advisor to businesses seeking to boost productivity and profitability by reducing work-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities. We understand your business, its risks, and its challenges. Our goal is to eliminate all work–related injuries, illnesses and fatalities and to put health and safety solutions within reach of every employer and employee in Ontario.I will help you expand your health and safety program past compliance so you can:Be productiveSave… Show more WSPS is a trusted advisor to businesses seeking to boost productivity and profitability by reducing work-related injuries, illnesses and fatalities. We understand your business, its risks, and its challenges. Our goal is to eliminate all work–related injuries, illnesses and fatalities and to put health and safety solutions within reach of every employer and employee in Ontario.I will help you expand your health and safety program past compliance so you can:Be productiveSave moneyBoost performanceBe self-reliantAs an Account Manager I use solutions-based approaches to:Provide solutions to assist customers with the reduction of workplace risks and in achieving the customer's business related goals depending on their segmentReview all deliverables (i.e. strategic brief, function spec, tech spec) to ensure high quality standards and customer expectations are metCultivate, build and maintain personal and reputational trust among colleagues, customers, system partners and stakeholdersGuide customers in implementing a macro health and safety program that will provide efficiencies in design, business processes and procedures while reducing and or eliminating hazards associated with injury, illness and death Show less

Kitchener, Ontario, Canada

Waterloo, On

Oversaw global programs in ergonomics, accessibility and physical usability. Identified conditions that were incompatible with employee needs and abilities. Collaborated with stakeholders to extend ergonomics into product design, physical work environment changes, work process enhancements and other human performance initiatives.• Collaborated with design teams on device ergonomics incorporating ergonomics features into devices and tablets. Created design standards for engineers that… Show more Oversaw global programs in ergonomics, accessibility and physical usability. Identified conditions that were incompatible with employee needs and abilities. Collaborated with stakeholders to extend ergonomics into product design, physical work environment changes, work process enhancements and other human performance initiatives.• Collaborated with design teams on device ergonomics incorporating ergonomics features into devices and tablets. Created design standards for engineers that were incorporated into future designs such as the Passport Silver.• Designed and conducted physical usability research studies that validated concerns with devices and facilitated ergonomics to be incorporated in software and hardware designs.• Collaborated with industrial design to validate the usability of future device concepts.• Collaborated with Ryerson University on human factors integration tool measuring organization’s effectiveness in ability and readiness to incorporate human factors into manufacturing and engineering functions while expanding scope to include knowledge workers. The tools use lead to a dramatic reduction in MSD hazards, fixture redesign, quality issues and future build issues.• Managed organization’s Musculoskeletal Disorder (MSD), ergonomics and accessibility programs in strategy execution and delivery. • Improved Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) data collection, analyzed results and provided reports for future program direction which targeted high-risk activities resulting in reduction and / or elimination of risk.• Led EHS team on improving hazard identification risk assessment tool and implementing changes which provided accurate depiction of risk globally, focusing company program on areas for improvement.• Developed design for safety program and presented to stakeholders that prevented safety and ergonomics issues in building and lab design.• Assisted in implementation of EHS management system that assisted in program management. Show less

Canada

Responsible for overseeing an organization that saw stalled membership growth and implemented a marketing plan, student focused activities, website redesign, and conference standards to increase member growth.• Oversaw the implementation of marketing and communications plan.• Oversaw the development and executive of the associations’ strategic plan.• Responsible for managing a budget.

Assisted clients in progressing health and safety programs to reduce and / or eliminate risk primarily focused on MSD prevention. Consulted with companies on risk assessments, hazard identification and general safety program development. • Provided training and workshops to clients in areas, including MSD prevention, hot work, fall protection and certification training.• Prepared and awarded RFP in EHS for large client resulting in additional $150K revenue.• Achieved… Show more Assisted clients in progressing health and safety programs to reduce and / or eliminate risk primarily focused on MSD prevention. Consulted with companies on risk assessments, hazard identification and general safety program development. • Provided training and workshops to clients in areas, including MSD prevention, hot work, fall protection and certification training.• Prepared and awarded RFP in EHS for large client resulting in additional $150K revenue.• Achieved above both performance and monetary targets on consistent basis by developing strong relationships with clients understanding their requirements and delivering timely and concise recommendations that yielded long-term results benefiting clients’ bottom line.• Led MSD prevention working group made up of Ontario’s health and safety system partners to review MSD prevention activities with goal of creating strategy. Presented initial findings to system partner CEO’s and senior officials from Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) which led to collaboration amongst health and safety partners in MSD prevention.• Marketed and delivered technical consulting with clients (internal and external) that facilitated identification of MSD hazards, qualitatively and quantitative assessed the risks, and made recommendations for improving tools, equipment, layout materials, environment, work practices, work station, organizational factors and other processes.• Developed ergonomics team strategic and business plan for WSPS that led to the creation of online information, training courses, webinars and consulting templates that assisted clients with MSD prevention efforts and expanded company reach into marketplace. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Provided practical, reliable, and efficient human factors and ergonomics solutions for business, industry, law, and government. Designed processes, equipment and tasks that were compatible with employees needs, abilities and within physical limitations. Developed ergonomics and MSD prevention programs to suit various environments including rail, aerospace, chemical, paper and other industries.Maintained and developed client relationships with small and large companies performing… Show more Provided practical, reliable, and efficient human factors and ergonomics solutions for business, industry, law, and government. Designed processes, equipment and tasks that were compatible with employees needs, abilities and within physical limitations. Developed ergonomics and MSD prevention programs to suit various environments including rail, aerospace, chemical, paper and other industries.Maintained and developed client relationships with small and large companies performing ergonomics assessments, training, line designs and physical demand descriptions. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Performed ergonomics work site evaluations in a variety of industries: Automotive, manufacturing, electrical, healthcare, services, federal, chemical, plastics, and food.Prepared concise reports on the design and evaluation of tasks, jobs, and processes to ensure compatibility and suitability of work for injured and non-injured workers.Researched and selected current ergonomic articles for review for all WSIB Ergonomists.Prepared clear, concise reports for a variety of internal and… Show more Performed ergonomics work site evaluations in a variety of industries: Automotive, manufacturing, electrical, healthcare, services, federal, chemical, plastics, and food.Prepared concise reports on the design and evaluation of tasks, jobs, and processes to ensure compatibility and suitability of work for injured and non-injured workers.Researched and selected current ergonomic articles for review for all WSIB Ergonomists.Prepared clear, concise reports for a variety of internal and external clients (Nurse Case Managers, Claims Adjudicators, Medical Consultants, Family Doctors, Managers, etc. Show less

Toronto, Canada Area

Utilized creative problem solving solutions to accommodate clients with special needs or facilitate the return to work of injured employees with a low or no-cost solution for the client.Developed and initiated a more efficient and productive ergonomics and accommodation program by streamlining report formats, improving application process, developed on-line education and referral package for EDS (intranet site), training workshops and improved vendor relationships.Acted to… Show more Utilized creative problem solving solutions to accommodate clients with special needs or facilitate the return to work of injured employees with a low or no-cost solution for the client.Developed and initiated a more efficient and productive ergonomics and accommodation program by streamlining report formats, improving application process, developed on-line education and referral package for EDS (intranet site), training workshops and improved vendor relationships.Acted to streamline the ergonomics program to allow for EDS ergonomics concept to be sold to other companies.Developed and delivered Increasing Human Performance at Work presentations to both internal and external clients.Streamlined and enhanced statistical measurements of the effectiveness of the ergonomics service delivery by using Excel spreadsheets to show clients a decline in injury and an increase in cost savings.Implemented improvements to SafetyNet Disability Management software by organizing an efficient referral process for internal clients. Show less