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Occupational Safety and Health Training, Final Progress Report for July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2004.

PB2005100537

Publication Date	2004
Personal Author	Khalil, T. M.
Page Count	16
Abstract	The explosion of work related injuries such as cumulative tramna disorders and the increased incidence of job stress, as well as the economic plight of most U.S. industries from workers' compensation and litigation underscores the need to improve the working conditions in both industrial and office environments. In addition the changing demography of the work environments due to the aging of the workforce, the ADA legislation and the influx of women into the workplace necessitate redesigning jobs and work systems. This in turn requires professionals who understand ergonomics, safety and health in the workplace and who are qualified to identify and implement appropriate design and engineering control measures. OSHA guidelines in Ergonomics and Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders require a well-trained work force capable of helping industry cope with the problems. In response to this need for professionals trained in ergonomics and safety the Deparment of Industrial Engineering at the University of Miami has developed a training program in Occupational Safety and Health with emphasis on Ergonomics and Safety.
Keywords	Industrial hygiene Occupational safety and health Training programs Work environments Industrial medicine Occupational medicine Accident prevention Injuries Working conditions Industrial plants Demography Legislation Trauma disorders Ergonomics Musculoskeletal disorders Safety engineering Environmental health Florida
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Corporate Authors	Miami Univ., Coral Gables, FL. Dept. of Industrial Engineering.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	See also PB2005-100538. Sponsored by National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Final rept.
NTIS Issue Number	200502

Occupational Safety and Health Training, Final Progress Report for July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2004.

Occupational Safety and Health Training, Final Progress Report for July 1, 2001 - June 30, 2004.
PB2005100537

Publication Date	2004
Personal Author	Khalil, T. M.
Page Count	16
Abstract	The explosion of work related injuries such as cumulative tramna disorders and the increased incidence of job stress, as well as the economic plight of most U.S. industries from workers' compensation and litigation underscores the need to improve the working conditions in both industrial and office environments. In addition the changing demography of the work environments due to the aging of the workforce, the ADA legislation and the influx of women into the workplace necessitate redesigning jobs and work systems. This in turn requires professionals who understand ergonomics, safety and health in the workplace and who are qualified to identify and implement appropriate design and engineering control measures. OSHA guidelines in Ergonomics and Work Related Musculoskeletal Disorders require a well-trained work force capable of helping industry cope with the problems. In response to this need for professionals trained in ergonomics and safety the Deparment of Industrial Engineering at the University of Miami has developed a training program in Occupational Safety and Health with emphasis on Ergonomics and Safety.
Keywords	Industrial hygiene Occupational safety and health Training programs Work environments Industrial medicine Occupational medicine Accident prevention Injuries Working conditions Industrial plants Demography Legislation Trauma disorders Ergonomics Musculoskeletal disorders Safety engineering Environmental health Florida
Source Agency	National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
Corporate Authors	Miami Univ., Coral Gables, FL. Dept. of Industrial Engineering.; National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC.
Supplemental Notes	See also PB2005-100538. Sponsored by National Inst. for Occupational Safety and Health, Washington, DC.
Document Type	Technical Report
Title Note	Final rept.
NTIS Issue Number	200502