Ergonomics:
Effective Workplace
Practices and Programs

Transcripts of Presentations

From the Conference Held January 8 and 9, 1997, Chicago Illinois

At the conference, over 1,000 attendees shared practical experiences in all aspects of workplace ergonomics programs. Dozens of presenters described real-world efforts aimed at preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders. Each conference session focused on a specific industry or an important ergonomics program element.

WELCOME TO THE CONFERENCE

Opening Remarks
PLENARY SESSION I

Ergonomics Then and Now -
A Decade of Change

CONCURRENT SESSIONS:
GROUP A

Manufacturing 1

Construction

Apparel/Textile

Health Aspects
of Successful Programs

Worksite Analysis

Resources
CONCURRENT SESSIONS:
GROUP B

Manufacturing 2

Maritime

Health Care

Training

Product Design

Utilities
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GENERAL SESSION # 1 -
Six Industry-
Specific Concurrent Sessions

Manufacturing 1 & 2, Construction, Apparel/Textile, Maritime, Health Care
PLENARY SESSION II

Focus on Effective Programs in Small Business
CONCURRENT SESSIONS:
GROUP C

Office

Warehousing

Mining

Employee Involvement

Program Evaluation

REPORT BACK
GENERAL SESSION # 2 -
Four Industry-Specific Concurrent Sessions

Utilities, Mining, Warehousing, Office

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GENERAL SESSION # 3 -
Summary of Seven Program Element Sessions

Health Aspects, Worksite Analysis, Resources, Training, Product Design, Employee Involvement, Program Evaluation
CONFERENCE ADJOURNMENT

Closing Comments

Index by Speaker and Speaker Contact Information

Conference Sponsored by:

the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and
the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

CO-SPONSORS:
National Safety Council, American Society of Safety Engineers, American Industrial Hygiene Association, Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, Voluntary Protection Program Participants Association, American Association of Occupational Health Nurses, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine
The conference co-coordinators were Chris Gjessing (NIOSH) and Margo Daniel (OSHA). Other members of the conference planning team included Cherie Estill (NIOSH), Larry Fine (NIOSH), Sean Gallagher (NIOSH), Sandy Kasper (NIOSH), Mark Kitzmiller (OSHA), Jim McGlothlin (NIOSH), Matt Miller (NIOSH), Brian Moyer (NIOSH), Gary Orr (OSHA), Vern Putz-Anderson (NIOSH), Jennifer Silk (OSHA), Frankie Smith (NIOSH), and the meeting planners of Visions USA, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia.
DISCLAIMER

Sponsorship of the conference and these transcripts by NIOSH does not constitute endorsement of the views expressed or recommendation for the use of any commercial product, commodity or service mentioned. The opinions and conclusions expressed are those of the speakers and not necessarily those of NIOSH. Recommendations are not considered as final statements of NIOSH policy or of any agency or individual who was involved. These transcripts are intended to be used in advancing knowledge needed to protect workers.

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