Background
Jacobs, Philip Allen was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Ergonomics and safety consultant
Jacobs, Philip Allen was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
B General Studies, University of Michigan, 1981; Master of Science in Occupational Safety & Health Engineer, University of Michigan, 1987.
Research assistant Center Ergonomics College Engineering, University Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1986; teaching assistant occupational health and safety engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1987; risk management services representative, St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Company, Bloomington, Minnesota, 1987-1988; ergonomic consultant, ErgoTech Inc., Bloomington, 1988-1990; president, consultant in ergonomics and safety, Jacobs Cons., Ltd., St. Paul, since 1990. Observer American National Standards Institute Z-365 Committee Control of Cumulative Trauma Disorders. Member VDT Task Force Minnesota Chamber of Commerce.
Member American Society Safety Engineers (professional), Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (president local chapter 1994).