05/22/2024: Using Wearable Devices & Deep Learning to Recognize Physical Activities at Work

Recorded Wednesday, May 22, 2024

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Using Wearable Devices & Deep Learning to Recognize Physical Activities at Work

About the webinar:

Accurately quantifying and evaluating occupational physical activities (OPAs) performed by workers is vital for various purposes, including job descriptions, pre-placement/post-hire employee screening, ergonomic evaluations, and facilitating return-to-work processes. Certain OPAs, such as lifting, pushing, pulling, and carrying, are categorized as manual material handling activities, which are known to be associated with an increased risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), particularly lower back pain. This presentation will explore the utilization of wearable devices and deep learning methods for recognizing OPAs, both when performed in isolation and as part of simulated work tasks.

Learning Objectives

At the completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:

  • Recognize the significance of accurately identifying and evaluating OPAs

  • Identify how manual material handling activities can increase the risk of work-related MSDs
  • Describe how wearable devices and deep learning methods can be used to recognize and reliably quantify OPAs

Speaker: Yishu Yan, PhD Candidate

Yishu, a PhD candidate, conducts research in the UC Human Factors and Ergonomics Lab and the Berkeley BioMechanics Lab. She holds a B.S. in Engineering Mechanics from Hohai University and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Her research primarily focuses on quantifying physical exposures, recognizing occupational physical activities using machine learning, and studying human-computer interaction.

ACCREDITATION

The Center for Occupational and Environmental Health designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 Contact Hour. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.

Certificates of Completion

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ACCESSIBILITY:

If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) to fully participate in this event, please contact Will Bellamy at (510) 642-8365 or wbellamy@berkeley.edu with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7-10 days in advance of the event.

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