FIND IT – FIX IT CHALLENGE™ SHOWCASES WORKPLACE IMPROVEMENTS

07.15.2011

For Immediate Release

Ann Arbor, MICH – Humantech announced that it is sponsoring its fifth annual Find It - Fix It Challenge, which recognizes and rewards simple and effective workplace solutions that result in increased productivity, improved worker morale, and fewer workplace injuries and illnesses. The contest was derived from Humantech’s RAPID Team Events®, which are based on the concept of making quick and simple visible changes to improve ergonomic issues in the workplace.

 “The Find It – Fix It Challenge is a great opportunity to recognize organizations investing in and supporting their human capital” said James Good, president of Humantech. He added that, “All the contest entries are an inspiration to business leaders looking for ways to leverage ergonomics to create more profitable and sustainable companies.”

The contest is open to all past and current Humantech clients. Organizations are asked to submit their best workplace improvements, highlighting the implementation of a creative, sustainable, and high-impact ergonomic solution.  The submission process and step-by-step instructions, including entry form templates can be downloaded by visiting the Find It-Fix It Challenge website.  In addition, our webinar titled, Key Elements for Submitting a Winning Entry may also be viewed.  

The contest will run from July 15, 2011 to September 2, 2011.  By mid-September, fifteen finalists will be selected by a panel of Certified Professional Ergonomists and Humantech staff members. Of the finalists, two honorable mentions and one first place winner will be selected.  The finalists will be notified by mid-November.  Questions about the online application process or the challenge can be e-mailed to jsinkwitts@humantech.com.

The 2010 Find It – Fix It Challenge awarded Georgia Pacific’s Wauna Mill plant, located in Clatskanie, Oregon, for their intuitive pulp covering – flex tube bagger. Honorable mentions were given to BP, located in Houston, TX for their new battery charging station and to Solar Turbines in San Diego, CA for their compressor case installation device. 

For over 30 years, global companies have relied on Humantech for workplace improvements. By combining the science of ergonomics and our unique 30-Inch View®—where people, work, and environment intersect—we deliver practical solutions that impact safety, quality, and productivity. At Humantech, we believe people make productivity happen. For more information about our portfolio of products and services or the 30-Inch View, visit www.humantech.com.

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