2015 Lela Morris COEH Symposium
National Perspectives on
Ergonomics
Workplace Design
and Health
Friday, May 22, 2015, 1 PM - 5 PM
Special retirement event to Celebrate Dr. David Rempel: 5 PM - 7 PM
Location: David Brower Center, 2150 Allston Way, Berkeley, California
The design of the workplace, from the level of tools to the overall
organization, has a strong influence on the health and well-being of our working population. This half day conference will explore key factors in the design of the workplace that can improve
safety, health, and productivity. The talks will be practical and
will include real-world case studies and will be followed by moderated panel discussions.
Fee
Faculty and Students: $15.00
State/Local Government Agencies and Non-Profits: $15.00
Others: $50.00
Registration
http://tinyurl.com/o9ce6e7
FEATURED SPEAKERS
Tom Armstrong, University of Michigan
Jack Dennerlein, Northeastern University
Deborah Gold, Cal/OSHA (retired)
Carisa Harris-Adamson, UC Berkeley
Andy Imada, AS Imada and Associates
Dick Jackson, UCLA
Bill Marras, Ohio State University
Barbara Silverstein, International Ergonomics
Association
Francesco Violante, University of Bologna, Italy
Sponsored by
AGENDA
1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Role of Ergonomics in Design
Bill Marras, PhD, CPE, Ohio State University
1:20 PM - 2:20 PM Global to Local Activities on Workplace Design and Health
International: Progress in Developing Countries
Barbara Silverstein, Executive Committee Chair on Industrially Developing Countries,
International Ergonomics Association
National: New Initiatives on Injury Prevention
Tom Armstrong, PhD, University of Michigan
California: Extending Safe Patient Handling to Long Term Care
Deborah Gold, MPH, Cal/OSHA (retired)
2:20 PM - 3:00 PM Panel Discussion and Questions
Moderator: Francesco Violante, MD, University of Bologna, Italy
3:00 PM Break
3:15 PM - 4:15 PM Workplace Environment and Health
The Built Environment and Health
Dick Jackson, MD, MPH, UCLA
Preventing Hand and Arm Injuries in the Workplace
Carisa Harris-Adamson, PhD, UC Berkeley
Improving Safety Culture through Workplace Programs
Jack Dennerlein, PhD, Northeastern University
4:15 PM - 4:50 PM Panel Discussion and Questions
Moderator: Andy Imada, PhD, CPE, AS Imada and Associates
4:50 PM - 5:00 PM Closing Remarks
John Balmes, MD, Director, COEH
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Special Retirement Event to Celebrate Professor David Rempel (open to all attendees)