Dr. John Lloyd holds a PhD in Ergonomics from Loughborough University, UK. He is a Research Assistant Professor at the University of South Florida, and a Senior Researcher for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Patient Safety Research Center in Tampa, Florida, where he serves on several federally-funded research projects. Dr. Lloyd serves on the VA National Ergonomics Committee as well as several VA Ergonomics task forces. His 15+ years of experience includes industry consulting for Fortune 500 companies as well as academic appointments. John has authored numerous book chapters, publications, open-literature articles and technical reports.  He has served as an Expert on cases involving ergonomics and biomechanics for more than 12 years. Dr. Lloyd is Board Certified throughout the United States as a Certified Professional Ergonomist No. 725.

Education:

PhD – Ergonomics, Loughborough University, England, UK.
BSc (Hons) – Ergonomics, Loughborough University, England, UK.
CPE – Board Certified Ergonomist (#725)

Areas of Expertise:

Workplace Ergonomics Injury Biomechanics Biomechanics of Falls Musculoskeletal Disorders / CTD / RSI Back injury Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Healthcare Ergonomics Patient Handling Technologies Product Design and Liability Biomechanics of motor vehicle & motorcycle accidents Slips & Trips

Recent Publications:

• Lloyd J & Haslam RA: (1998) Traumatogens Associated with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome.  In:  Harbison, R. (ed), Industrial Toxicology Handbook, 5th edition. Mosby Publishers, St. Louis.
• Lloyd, J: (2003) Biodynamics of back injury: Manual lifting and loads. In: Charney & Hudson. Back Injury Among Healthcare Workers: Causes, Solutions & Impacts. CRC Press.
• Nelson, A., Lloyd, J., Gross, C. & Menzel, N. (2003) Preventing Nursing Back Injuries. AAOHN Journal. 51 (3): 126-134.
• Lloyd J & Baptiste A. (2006) Biomechanical evaluation of friction reducing devices for lateral patient transfers. American Association of Occupation Health Nursing (AAOHN).  54 (3): 113-119
• Lloyd, J: Patient Handling Technologies. In. Nelson, A. (Ed). Handle with Care: A Practice Guide for Safe Patient Handling and Movement. Springer.

Available to provide Consulting and Litigation Support Services Nationwide.

Select publications, fees, and references available on request