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Scott Haynes, MBME

Biography:

Scott’s work experience includes assisting with the development and installation of automated packaging equipment for a major snack-food manufacturer prior to entering the field of Rehabilitation Engineering. Following his training in biomedical engineering, Scott began at Georgia Tech, working closely with Georgia’s Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agency. His duties included providing assistive technology (AT) assessments, making recommendations for the purchase or design of appropriate AT, and providing training to VR clients and staff related to the use of AT. Scott has contributed significantly to the development of training materials including a guide for selection of assistive technology for people with cognitive impairments and a "Toolkit" relating to the implementation of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act and Section 255 of the Telecommunications Act. Scott has also been involved with several research and development projects including currently directing the development of a supine computer workstation and the development of job accommodations for manufacturing environments.

Education:

M.E. Biomedical Engineering, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN

Research Interests and Current Projects:

Workplace Accommodations Rehabilitation and Engineering Research Center (Workplace RERC)

Grant: Workplace Accommodations RERC – Office Accommodations
Funding: NIDRR, U.S. Department of Education
Description: This project is focused on the development of computer workstations to accommodate people with chronic low back pain. The research will investigate the benefit of lying supine while performing basic computer tasks as indicated in entry-level data-entry positions or more intense computer programming or graphic design occupations.

Grant: Workplace Accommodations RERC – Manufacturing Accommodations
Funding: NIDRR, U.S. Department of Education
Description: This project is focused on the development of workplace accommodations for the manufacturing environment. The technology builds on the use of existing advanced manufacturing technology, such as CNC (computer numeric controlled) equipment to accommodate workers with disabilities. The research also considers the impact of safety regulations as applied to manufacturing employees with disabilities.

Publications:

Conference Proceedings

Haynes, S., "Model for the Functional Application of Assistive Technology: Cognitive Limitations." Conference Proceedings for Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America (RESNA), June 2001.

Journal Publications

Haynes, S. (2009). "Effects of positioning optimization in an alternative computer workstation for people with and without low back pain." International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 39(5), 719-727.

Haynes, S. and K. Williams (2008). "Impact of Seating Posture on User Comfort and Typing Performance for People with Chronic Low Back Pain." International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics 38(1) 35-46.

Haynes, S., B. Black, et al. (2007). "Safety Regulations and the Employment of People with Disabilities in Automated Manufacturing Environments." Journal of Rehabilitation 73(1): 38-46.

Haynes, S. and K. Williams (2007). "Product Review of Alternative Computer Workstations as Possible Workplace Accommodations for People with Chronic Low Back Pain." Technology and Disability 19(1): 41-52.

Professional Memberships/Affiliations:

• Member, RESNA, 1993 – Present
• Member, American Society of Biomechanics, 1993 – 1994