Kathryn Woodcock, PhD CCPE ICAE PEng
Professor
Inflatable bounces, bouncy castles and inflatable slides are essentially just big balloons that kids love to jump in, on, and off. The very form of inflatables suggests all the fun of trampolining, and all the safety of an airbag.
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Reading Week, Winter 2014, Ryerson Thrill Club members followed up the ASTM Committee F24 meetings in Ft. Lauderdale with a road trip to Orlando. Generous industry supporters arranged valuable behind-the-scenes tours and career-relevant tips. We’re so grateful for the commitment to the next generation!
Johnson, R., Abdoli-Eramaki, M., Woodcock, K., Fischer, S., 2013. Effects of work to rest schedules on psychosocial factors and movement based injury risk factors during sign language interpretation. Critical Link 7—Global Awakening: Leading Practices. Toronto, 17-21 June.
Fischer, S., Woodcock, K. 2012. A cross sectional survey of reported musculoskeletal pain, disorders, work volume and employment situation among sign language interpreters. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 42, 335–340.
Continue reading “A cross sectional survey of reported musculoskeletal pain, disorders, work volume and employment situation among sign language interpreters”Fischer, S.L., Marshall, M.M., Woodcock, K., 2012. Musculoskeletal disorders in sign language interpreters: A systematic review and conceptual model of musculoskeletal disorder development. WORK: a journal of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation 42, 173–184.
Continue reading “Musculoskeletal disorders in sign language interpreters: A systematic review and conceptual model of musculoskeletal disorder development”Johnson, R., Abdoli, M., Woodcock, K., Fischer, S., 2012 March 16. Impact of an idealized work to rest ratio on workload between novice and expert SLI. Ontario Biomechanics Conference, Barrie ON, 16 March.
Woodcock, K., 2012. Concurrent support for accident investigation involving human error. Proceedings of the XXIV Annual International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety, Fort Lauderdale FL. pp. 97-104.
Continue reading “Concurrent support for accident investigation involving human error”Outdoor Amusement Business Association ShowTime 2012, August, p. 23.
As the July long weekend approaches, many families may be thinking about heading to an amusement park or summer festival for a fun day riding stomach-dropping roller coasters, Ferris wheels and spinning swings. Rides can be thrilling, and even a little scary, but most of the sensation of danger is a clever illusion.
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TORONTO, June 26, 2012 – As the Canada Day long weekend approaches, many families may be thinking about heading to an amusement park or summer festival for a fun day riding stomach-dropping roller coasters, Ferris wheels and spinning swings. Rides can be thrilling, and even a little scary, but most of the sensation of danger is a clever illusion, says Kathryn Woodcock, an amusement ride expert at Toronto Metropolitan University.
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TORONTO, June 26, 2012 – As the Canada Day long weekend approaches, many families may be thinking about heading to an amusement park or summer festival for a fun day riding stomach-dropping roller coasters, Ferris wheels and spinning swings. Rides can be thrilling, and even a little scary, but most of the sensation of danger is a clever illusion, says Kathryn Woodcock, an amusement ride expert at Toronto Metropolitan University.
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