Dr. John Lloyd is an established researcher and expert consultant in the fields of Ergonomics and Biomechanics. He is currently 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 also serves on the VA National Ergonomics Committee and several VA Ergonomics task forces.

For over 15 years, Dr. Lloyd has provided ergonomics and biomechanics-related consulting services for Fortune 500 companies, as well as academic appointments. He has authored numerous book chapters, publications, open-literature articles and technical reports on both ergonomics and biomechanics.

Furthermore, Dr. Lloyd has served as an expert witness on cases involving ergonomics and biomechanics for more than 12 years. He 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 car, motorcycle & bicycle 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.

Biomechanics Expert Witness and Consulting Services:

Dr. Lloyd is available to provide both consulting, expert witness testimony and litigation support services nationwide. He specializes in cases involving the biomechanics of car and motorcycle accidents, as well as slips and falls.

Select publications, fees, and references available on request

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