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Safety and Health Topics Ergonomics: National Advisory Committee National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics The National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics advised the Assistant Secretary of Labor for Occupational Safety and Health on ergonomic guidelines, research, and outreach and assistance. NACE's charter ended in November 2004. The Committee provided advice to the Assistant Secretary in the following areas: Information related to various industry or task-specific guidelines identification of gaps in the existing research base related to applying ergonomic principles to the workplace current and projected research needs and efforts methods of providing outreach and assistance that will communicate the value of ergonomics to employers and employees, and ways to increase communication among stakeholders on the issue of ergonomics. The Committee reported periodically to the Assistant Secretary on its findings and recommendations. View the complete list of Committee recommendations. Where Committee recommendations involved research efforts, the Assistant Secretary forwarded such recommendations to NIOSH. NACE Press Releases: National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics Offers Recommendation to OSHA. [11/19/04] OSHA's National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics to Meet in Washington May 11-12. [04/28/04] OSHA's National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics to Meet in Washington January 27-28; Symposium on Research to be Held in Conjunction with Meeting. [01/05/04] OSHA Extends Date to Submit Abstracts on Ergonomic Research. [11/07/03] OSHA Seeks Abstracts On Ergonomic Research. [10/03/2003] OSHA's National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics to Meet in Arlington, Virginia September 23-24. [09/10/03] OSHA Receives First Set of Work Plans from National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics. [05/07/2003] National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics to Meet in Washington May 6-7. [04/21/2003] Ergonomics Advisory Committee focuses on practical solutions for reducing injuries. [01/22/2003] National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics Plans First Meeting in Washington This Month. [01/07/2003] Labor Secretary Names 15 to National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics. [12/03/02] OSHA seeking Nominations for the National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics. [05/02/2002] OSHA Announces Formation of National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics. [04/30/2002] NACE Meetings: Meeting Minutes November 16-17, 2004 May 11-12, 2004 January 27-28, 2004 September 23, 2003 May 6-7, 2003 January 22, 2003 NACE Federal Register Notices Additional Resources: Current Membership National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics Charter [102 KB PDF, 2 pages] | Guidelines | Enforcement | Outreach and Assistance | National Advisory Committee | | Contributing Conditions | Possible Solutions | Additional Resources | News Room | | FAQs | State Plan States | eTools |  Safety and  Health Topics     Ergonomics       Additional Resources   News Room   FAQs   State Plan States   eTools       Four-Pronged Approach   1. Guidelines   2. Enforcement   3. Outreach and Assistance   4. National Advisory Committee

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