News – Page 16 – Kathryn Woodcock, PhD CCPE ICAE PEng

Coming attractions: CNE 2014

The Lab and the Club are looking forward to putting on our hard hats, safety shoes and high-visibility vests and heading to the construction zone at Exhibition Place for the THRILL Lab’s annual experiential learning highlight behind the scenes at the Canadian National Exhibition. During the construction of the fair, students meet operators of the show, North American Midway Entertainment, the CNE, many widely respected consultants, and certified amusement device inspectors from the Technical Standards and Safety Authority (TSSA), a not-for-profit organization that regulates technology relevant to public safety, including amusement devices, throughout Ontario, and the Electrical Safety Authority, their electrical inspection and regulation counterparts.

Inflatable bounces

inflatable bounce with a large number of kids in it — Overcrowded, unsupervised bouncy castle

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.

Industry week, 2014

Students from TMU (formerly Ryerson) at Universal Orlando — Photo by John Riggleman

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!

Effects of work to rest schedules on psychosocial factors and movement based injury risk factors during sign language interpretation

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.

A cross sectional survey of reported musculoskeletal pain, disorders, work volume and employment situation among sign language interpreters

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.

Musculoskeletal disorders in sign language interpreters: A systematic review and conceptual model of musculoskeletal disorder development

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.

Impact of an idealized work to rest ratio on workload between novice and expert SLI

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.

Concurrent support for accident investigation involving human error

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.

Safety first when it comes to amusement rides

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.

Five amusement tips for kids: how not to have a bad day

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.