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National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics
The National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics (NACE) advised the Assistant Secretary of
Labor for Occupational Safety and Health on ergonomic guidelines, research, and
outreach and assistance. NACE 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 Meeting Minutes:
NACE Federal Register Notices
NACE Press Releases:
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National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics Offers Recommendations to OSHA.
OSHA Trade News Release, (2004, November 19).
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National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics to Meet in Washington May 11-12.
OSHA Trade News Release, (2004, April 28).
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National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics to Meet in Washington January 27-28;
Symposium on Research to be Held in Conjunction with Meeting. OSHA Trade News Release, (2004, January 5).
- OSHA Extends Date
to Submit Abstracts on Ergonomic Research. OSHA Trade News Release, (2003, November 7).
- OSHA Seeks
Abstracts On Ergonomic Research. OSHA Trade News Release, (2003, October 3).
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National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics to Meet in Virginia September 24. OSHA Trade News Release, (2003, September 10).
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OSHA Receives First Set of Work Plans from National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics. OSHA Trade News Release, (2003, May 7).
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National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics to Meet in Washington May 6-7. OSHA Trade News Release, (2003, April 21).
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Ergonomics Advisory Committee Focuses on Practical Solutions for Reducing Injuries. OSHA Trade News Release, (2003, January 22).
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National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics Plans First Meeting in Washington This Month. OSHA Trade News Release, (2003, January 7).
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Secretary Names 15 to National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics. OSHA Trade News Release, (2002, December 3).
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OSHA Seeking Nominations for the National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics. OSHA Federal Register 67:22121-22122, (2002, May 2).
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OSHA Announces Formation of National Advisory Committee on Ergonomics. OSHA Trade News Release, (2002, April 30).
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