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Preventing and Managing Workplace Musculoskeletal Disorders:
Current Research and Ergonomic Programs that Work
June 24-25, 2008
Location:
Faculty Center
University of California, Los Angeles
The University of Michigan is an Education and Research Center funded by the
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
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| Description |
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSD’s) are a leading cause of worker disability and compensation. Prevention of MSD disability requires participation of managers, supervisors, workers, engineers, ergonomists, safety professionals and health care providers. A multidisciplinary group of practitioners and researchers will describe current research and ergonomics programs and approaches utilized in a variety of industries and companies, including those associated with work in hotel, tourism and typically low-wage employment situations. The goal of this 2-day symposium is to provide medical and other health and safety professionals with knowledge of ergonomics principles that can be applied to facilitate the safe and productive employment of individuals. Attendees will learn how ergonomics interventions can be used to prevent musculoskeletal injuries so that they can pursue effective interventions in their own work settings. |
| Who Should Attend |
This course is intended for those who are responsible for the prevention of injuries and illnesses in the workplace, particularly: safety and health personnel; industrial hygienists; occupational health physicians and nurses; industrial, manufacturing and workplace design engineers; management and labor representatives; and physical and occupational therapists working with industry. |
| Accreditation |
The Office of Continuing Medical Education, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The Office of Continuing Medical Education, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA designates this educational activity for a maximum of 11.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) TM. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Nurses: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 13555 (SCERC), for 11 contact hours.Industrial Hygiene, Safety Professionals and Others: This program has been approved for 2.0 ABIH CM points, approval # 08-724, and 1.25 CEUs and meets the Board of Certified Safety Professionals criteria for Continuance of Certification.
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| General Information |
Early Registration: $495.00;
After May 20th: $595.00.
Registration fee includes course materials, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks and certificate of completion when attendance requirements are met.
Contact the Southern California Education and Research Center. Telephone: 310.206.2304; Fax: 310.794.9317
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