Dr. Rose Figueroa is a Board-Certified Human Factors Professional. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial and Operations Engineering and has expertise in cognitive, perceptual, and physical human factors relating to accidents, injuries, and usability. Dr. Figueroa has experience in a wide range of human factors/ergonomics topics, including product safety and warnings, risk communication, operator training […]

Dr. Jeffrey Hickman has a B.S. in Psychology from the University of Florida and a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. His Ph.D. research focused on occupational safety using goal-setting and feedback techniques to increase safe work behaviors. After completing his Ph.D., Dr. Hickman was employed at the Virginia […]

Rimkus Consulting Group, Inc. (“Rimkus”), a worldwide provider of forensic engineering and technical consulting services, announced the strategic acquisition of Applied Safety and Ergonomics (“ASE”). The acquisition aligns with Rimkus’ growth strategy in expanding the company’s reach and services across the United States.

COVID-19 is a new hazard with uncertainty about risk. We can help. COVID-19 raises challenging questions about product and occupational safety. We can help you develop warnings and policies for your product and business and alternative procedures for employees and customers.  Click here to download our PDF summary of state and federal recommendations for common COVID-19 workplace […]

Senior Consultant Steven Hall was featured on an episode of Clarion Safety Systems Product Safety Podcast. He discussed tips for effective hazard communication and risk management trends on the horizon for 2020 and beyond.

Senior Consultant Raina Shah presented the poster “Human Factors and Safety Perspectives on the Evolving Rules for Use of Dockless E-Scooters” at the 10th Annual Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics Conference in Washington, D.C. The poster, co-authored with Senior Consultant Brian Grieser, examined evolving approaches to the regulation of dockless e-scooters and related human factors and safety considerations. This work builds upon ASE’s extensive experience examining current and historic safety and health issues in the context of evolving regulatory landscapes. For more information about this research, please contact Raina Shah.

Senior Consultants Raina Shah, Tim Rhoades, and Brian Grieser served the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society by assisting with its 62nd Annual Meeting in Philadelphia. Tim Rhoades was the Program Co-Chair for the Forensic Professionals Group program. Raina Shah and Brian Grieser also served as chairpersons for technical sessions that involved safety and forensic presentations. Eight members of ASE attended the 2018 meeting. For many years, ASE has contributed to the Society by sharing research, serving as peer reviewers, and providing financial support to University of Michigan students attending HFES meetings.

Breaking wheel hazard animation – Version 1 (3 seconds) Wear eye protection and face shield animation (3 seconds) Use side handle animation (3 seconds) Respiratory hazard animation (3 seconds) Cut straight (do not twist) animation (5.5 seconds) Do not tilt animation (5 seconds) Inspect wheel animation (4.5 seconds)

Brian Grieser continued his annual involvement in a Safety Management course in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan. For many years he has been a fixture at the course teaching the students about premise safety and slip and fall prevention. Mr. Grieser demonstrates the effect of surface contaminants and various measurement techniques, while explaining standards related to assessing floor surfaces and his role in their development.

Dr. Young lectured on the topic of product warnings and human factors at the University of Michigan Law School. His lecture was part of the Professor Kyle Logue’s Tort law class. Professor Logue summed up the lecture as follows: “Steve taught one of the best classes of the semester for my Tort students. Really excellent.”

ASE Consultants have lectured in numerous academic settings such as the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering, Department of Psychology, School of Public Health, and Law School, University of Wisconsin, San Jose State University, St. Louis University School of Business, and Harvard University School of Public Health. They have also presented work at national safety agencies such as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).

Senior Consultant Paul Frantz was an instructor at the September, 2015 Advanced Product Safety Management Course sponsored by Saint Louis University’s John Cook School of Business. Attendees were experienced professionals involved in product safety activities at companies around the country. Dr. Frantz spoke on the topic of Human Factors for Product Safety Managers.

ASE Consultants have lectured in numerous academic settings such as the University of Michigan’s College of Engineering, Department of Psychology, School of Public Health, and Law School, University of Wisconsin, San Jose State University, St. Louis University School of Business, and Harvard University School of Public Health. They have also presented work at national safety agencies such as the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG).

Senior Consultant Raina Shah will speak about product warnings at the American Conference Institute’s Consumer Products Regulation & Litigation Conference in Chicago on June 26, 2013. She joins other speakers from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the Federal Trade Commission, consumer product retailers and manufacturers, and law firms with consumer product practice areas.. Ms. Shah will be part of a panel addressing the development of product warnings.

Applied Safety + Ergonomics is committed to our community and takes pride in giving back. The company and our staff offer charitable donations and volunteer time to a number of vital causes.