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Symposium Organizers |
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OSH and the Informal Economy: New Avenues |
International Labour Organization |
Chairperson: Chantana Padungtod, Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
Moderator: Michèle Nahmias, ILO
Participatory Safety Improvement Actions in Agriculture Sector: Experience of Bangladesh in Rice Mills
Aminur Chowdhuy
Bangladesh Occupational Safety, Health and Environment Foundation (OSHE), Bangladesh
Occupational Health Services for Handicraft Makers in Thailand: A Multi-Sector Collaboration
Chantana Padungtod
Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
OSH Problems of Informal Workers in Asia
Sanjiv Pandita
Asia Monitor Resource Centre, Hong Kong SAR, China
Trends on OSH to Promote Decent Work in the Informal Economy: From an Integrated Perspective in Latin America
Valentina Forastieri
ILO SRO for Central America(San José)
Central Asia: Decent Work in Informal Rural Sector
Wiking Husberg
ILO SRO for Eastern Europe and Central Asia (Moscow)
Good Practices and Perspectives in Africa
Tometo Kalhoule
ILO SRO for the Sahel Region (Dakar)
Networking Home Workers in Cambodia to Improve Their Safety, Health and Working Conditions
Leng Tong
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training, Cambodia |
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Asbestos - A Global Disaster |
International Social Security Association |
Chairperson and Moderator: Klaus Bartels, ISSA
Asbestos Related Disorders
Marcel Jost
SUVA, Switzerland
Former Use of Asbestos and Development of Asbestos Related Diseases in Germany
Markus Mattenklott
Institute for Occupational Safety and Health of the German Social Accident Insurance, Germany
The Carcinogenicity of Asbestos - Evaluations by IARC and WHO, Recent Developments and the Global Burden of Asbestos Related Cancer
Kurt Straif
International Agency for Research on Cancer, France
Asbestos Related Diseases - Legal and Economic Effects
Michael Mekota
New York State Bar Association, Germany
The Prospects of the Global Chrysotile Ban
Dmitry Selyanin
The International Alliance of the Trade Union Organizations, Russian Federation
Indian Asbestos Situation Today
Tushar Kant Joshi
Centre for Occupational and Environmental Health, India
Thailand Asbestos Situation Today
Chittima Veeradejkriengkrai
National Institute for the Improvement of Working Conditions and Environment, Thailand |
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Technology Transferring on the Prevention of Major Industrial Accidents |
KOSHA |
Chairperson and Moderator: Hyuck-Myun Kwon, KOSHA
Development of Oil Industry Safety Support System "PEC-SAFER"
Yoshiyuki Nakano
Japan Petroleum Energy Center, Japan
Weak Signals of Potential Accidents at Industrial Facilities
Patrizia Agnello
I.S.P.E.S.L., Italy
Preventing Safety Accident by PSM Level and Strengthening Execution
Su Gil Jin
LG Chemical Ltd., Korea
Industrial Dust Explosion Risk Management
Geoffrey Brazier
BS&B Systems, USA
A Study on Evaluation of PSM Effect
Young Soon Lee
Seoul National University of Technology, Korea |
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Management of Risks in Work Environments |
KOSHA,
International Occupational Hygiene Association,
Korean Society of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene |
Chairperson: Tai Wa Tsin,
International Occupational Hygiene Association
Moderator: Seong-Kyu Kang, KOSHA
Striving for Zero Harm in a Diverse Work Environment
Angelica Vecchio-sadus
CSIRO Minerals, Australia
Basic Principles of Work Safety and Protection of Soldiers Employed in Out-of-Area Peacekeeping Operations Against Exposure to Airborne Toxic Substances
Vincenzo Mauro
Italian Army - Logistic Command, Italy
Air Quality, Thermal Comfort and Hygiene for Workers of Waste Collection
Christina Felten
Employment Accident Insurance Fund for Vehicle Operating Trades, Germany
Industrial Chemical Risk Management in Korea
In Seop Lee
KOSHA
Why All Mineral Fibers are not the Same:
The Factors which Differentiate One Fiber from Another in Today's Work Environments
David Bernstein
Consultant in Toxicology, Switzerland
Retrospective Assessment of Chemical Exposure for French Nuclear Workers
Irina Guseva Canu
Institute of Radioprotection and Nuclear Safety, France
Implementation of GHS and Chemical Risk Management for Workers in Japan
Muneyuki Miyagawa
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, Japan
Chemical Substances
Karin Grahn
Prevent, Sweden
The Automated Monitoring System of Health of Working and the Estimation of Degree of Professional Risk
Smagulov Nurlan
University Bolashak, Kazakhstan |
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Basic Occupational Health Services (BOHS) for All |
World Health Organization |
Co-Chairperson:
Jorma Rantanen,
International Commission on Occupational Health
Ivan Dimov Ivanov,
World Health Organization
Filling the Global Gap in Occupational Health Services
Jorma Rantanen
International Commission on Occupational Health
BOHS as Part of Primary Health Care
Ivan Dimov Ivanov
World Health Organization
ILO Approach to Basic Occupational Health Services (BOHS)
Igor Fedotov
ILO
The Development of a Basic Occupational Health Service (BOHS), Model for the Underserved Working Population in Thai Primary Care Units
Somkiat Siriruttanapruk
Ministry of Public Health, Thailand
Experience of BOHS in China
Chen Rui
Ministry of Health, China
Capacity Building for the Improvement of Basic Occupational Health and Safety in Vietnam
Nguyen Thi Hong Tu
Ministry of Health, Vietnam
Achievement of Occupational Health Service in Small-Scaled Industries in Korea
Min Yoo
KOSHA
The Impact of Contract-Programs in Developing Occupational Health for Tunisian Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Employees
Halim Hamzaoui
Occupational Health and Safety Inspection Department, Tunisia
Occupational Health Service and Business Development
Frederick Muia
International Organization of Employers |
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Occupational Safety and Health Strategies for Vulnerable Workers |
Korean Confederation of Trade Unions |
Chairperson: Sanghyuk Lim, Wonjin Institute
for Occupational & Environmental Health, Korea
Moderator: Sangyun Lee, Solidarity for Worker's Health, Korea
Demeaning Work, Standing Work
Shinbum Kim
Korean Confederation of Trade Unions, Korea
Strategy for Construction Workers' Life and Health in Korea
Jongkook Park
Korean Federation of Construction Industry Trade Unions, Korea
New Challenges in the Fight against the Slavery Work in Brazil
Lie Liung
Ministry of Labour and Employment, Brazil
Presentation about Vulnerable Workers
Ahmed Khalef
ILO
Health Status and Management of Foreign Workers in Korea
Kyusang Kim
KOSHA |
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Approaches to Safe Nanotechnology: A Global Perspective |
International Social Security Association,
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, USA |
Co-Chairpersons:
Max R. Lum, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, USA
Marcus Berges, German Social Accident Insurance, Germany
Guidelines for Safe Nanotechnology
John Howard
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, USA
Korean Actions for Safe Nanotechnology
Jeong Sun Yang
KOSHA
Safe Nanotechnology Initiatives in Finland
To be confirmed
Finish Institute for Occupational Health, Finland
Actions for Safe Nanotechnology in Japan
To be confrimed
Japanese Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, Japan
A Review of Australian Actions for Safe Nanotechnology
Tom Fisher
Office of the Australian Safety and Compensation Council, Australia
Measuring Inhalation Exposure to Nanoparticles: Current Methods and Requirements
Oliver Witschiger
National Research and Safety Institute (INRS), France
Measuring Exposure to Ultrafine and Nanoparticles at Workplaces
Markus Berges
German Social Accident Insurance, Germany
A Global Review of Safe Nanotechnology Initiatives: Research Gaps and Future Directions
Sergio Iavicoli
I.S.P.E.S.L., Italy |
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Achieving Business Excellence in the Global Economy through OSH Management |
National Safety Council, USA |
Chairperson: Colin Seery, National Safety Council, Australia
Moderator: Mei-Li Lin, National Safety Council, USA
OSH as Competitive Edge
Bill Bozzo
DynMcDermott Petroleum Operations Co., USA
Attributes of an Effective OSH Management System
Joseph Van Houten
Johnson & Johnson, USA
An Integrated Business Strategy
Nowrooz H. Faraz
The Bahrain Petroleum Company, Kingdom of Bahrain
Bridging the Culture Differences
Simon Laddychuck
EHS First & Sustainability, Alcan, Inc., Canada |
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Creating a Holistic Approach to Safer and Healthier Workplaces |
Industrial Accident Prevention Association, Canada |
Chairperson: Leonard Sassano,
Industrial Accident Prevention Association, Canada
Impact of Agricultural Certification Norms on Health and Safety in Central America
Degoberto Rojas
Asesoraly Consultoria en Salud Laboral, Costa Rica
A Global Approach in OHS Training
Denise Turenne
Centre Patronal de SST, Canada
Worker Values and Culture - Safety Communication that Goes Directly to Workers and their Values
Robin Nicholas
Los Alamos National Laboratory, USA
Canada's Healthy Workplace Model as Implemented within IAPA
Joan Burton
Industrial Accident Prevention Association, Canada
Inspectorates can Achieve Reductions in Work Injuries by Demonstrating and Promoting a More Holistic Approach to Safety and Health at Work
John Merritt
WorkSafe Victoria, Australia
Synergy at the Safety and Health Implementation
Ivan Majer
Technical University of Kosice, Slovakia Republic
Promoting Health at the Workplace - Case Study: Treasure Your Mind
Koh Yang Huang
Health Promotion Board, Singapore |
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Managing an Aging Workforce - Initiatives and Measures at the Macro Level |
PREVENT, Belgium |
Chairperson: Marc De Greef, PREVENT, Belgium
Noise Induced Hearing Loss and Tinnitus - An Increasing Burden for an Aging Workforce
Karl Koerpert
AUVA, Austria
Improving the Safety of an Aging Workforce in the U.S. Construction Industry
Sang Choi
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, USA
Risks, Risk Analysis and Risk Assessment of Older Workers in the Health Care Sector
Loeven Carron
Prebes, Belgium
The Safety and Health of Older Workers
Gert Albert Gust -Gajewski
ILO, Association of the Philippines (ILAPI), The Philippines
Round Table
A Round Table Discussion will be organized with representatives from the ILO, ISSA, WHO and the European Agency for Health and Safety at Work |
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Promoting Effective OSH Management |
International Organization of Employers |
Chairperson: Antonio Peñalosa,
International Organization of Employers
Moderator: Kris De Meester,
Federation of Enterprises, Belgium
The IOE Approach to Occupational Safety and Health
Antonio Peñalosa
International Organization of Employers
The Korean Employers' Approach to OSH
Ho-Sung Lee
Korean Employers' Federation, Korea
The Overriding Priority Safety Management in General Motors
Michael Taubitz
General Motors, USA
Health, Safety and Prevention at the Heart of the Veolia Water Labour Policy
Frederic Goetz
Veolia Water, France
The Changing Role of the Safety and Health Professional: Influencing Excellent Performance
Ian Hutchings
Vita Safety Ltd., the United Kingdom
Arcelor Mittal's Global Policy on Occupational Safety and Health
Jean-Yves Tollet
Arcelor Mittal, Luxembourg
Pending
Presentation by a Developing Country Company |
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Setting Research Priorities for Intervention on Safety and Health at Work |
Global Forum for Health Research |
Co-Chairperson:
Stephan Matlin, Global Forum for Health Research
Evelyn Kortum, World Health Organization
How Global Research Sets Priorities for Interventions at Work
Marilyn Fingerhut
International Commission on Occupational Health
Research Priorities Indentified at the 7th Pan African Conference on Occupational Health
Benjamin Fayomi
University Laboratory of Health at the Work and Environment, Benin
Research Priority Setting in Occupational Safety and Health: Methods, Approaches and Results
Sergio lavicoli
National Institute for Occupational Safety and Prevention, Italy
Researching with People Working at the Margins
Kevin Maguire
Nottingham Trent University, the United Kingdom
Comments on Power Structures and Community Approaches in Occupational Health Research
Sukanya Rangamani
Community Health Cell, Bangalore, India
Comments on Occupational Health Research Priorities in Latin America
Jorge Morales Camino
Procter & Gamble Latin America, Mexico |
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Future Challenges for Safety and Health in the Construction Industry |
Korea Construction Safety Engineering Association,
German Employment Accident Insurance Fund for the Construction Industr |
Chairperson: Karl-Heinz Noetel,
Employment Accident Insurance Fund for the Construction Industry, Germany
Work-Related Accidents in the Construction Industry in Minas Gerais State, Brazil, from 2000 to 2005 - a Critical Appraisal
Celso Salim
Fundacentro, Brazil
See and be Seen
Horst Leisering
Employment Accident Insurance Fund for the Construction Industry, Germany
Improving Health and Safety for SME in Construction Using the Concept of "Learning Organizations"
Joachim Larisch
University of Bremen, Bremen Institute for Prevention Research and Social Medicine (BIPS), Germany
Review of the Effectiveness of Interventions for Preventing Injuries in the Construction Industry
Marika Lehtola
Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, Finland
Safety Culture among Subcontractors in the Construction Industry
Phil Wadick
Monash University, Australia
Challenges in Health & Safety Management for Large Scale Construction Projects
Kurt Volkan
Alarko Contracting Group, Turkey
Construction Injuries and Challenges in the United States
Sue Dong
CPWR- The Center for Construction Research and Training, USA
Slips and Falls. Their Relevance to the Construction Industry
Stephen Thorpe
Health and Safety Laboratory, the United Kingdom |
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Sharing Best Practices for a Safer and Healthier World |
DuPont |
Chairman: Representative from State Administration of Work Safety (SAWS), China
Moderator: Erich Parker, DuPont, USA
Panel members:
Corporate Safety Initiatives and Processes
Bakul Dave
hindustan unilever limited, India
Safety Management and Performance
Neil Mc Farlane
Firmenich
SA, Switzerland
Personae: Focus on the People
Pedro Rodrigues
Sonae Sierra, Portugal
Best Practices in China
He Rongfang
China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), China
Protecting What Matters Together Through Best Practices
James R. Weigand
DuPont, USA |
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How Innovative Communications and Transnational Cooperation can Make a Difference - the European Experience |
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work |
Chairperson: Jukka Takala, EU-OSHA
Moderator: Glenis Willmott, European Parliament
Part 1 : From Words to Deeds: the Role of Awareness-Raising Campaigns in the Promotion and Implementation of OSH Strategies at the European and National Levels
Introduction
Glenis Willmott, European Parliament
The 2007-2012 Community Strategy on OSH Objectives and Instruments
Armindo Silva
European Commission
EU-OSHA's European Campaigns Raising
Awareness in Partnership
Campaigning Strategy and Success Factors
Andrew Smith, EU-OSHA
Sabine Sommer, EU-OSHA
Experiences from a Member State
Getting the Message across: An Innovative Media Initiative within "Lighten the Load" Campaign
Joanna Janecka
The Central Institute for Labour Protection, Poland
Experiences from the Social Partners
Kris de Meester, Federation of Enterprises, Belgium
Marc Sapir, European Trade Union Institute for Research, Education and Health and Safety, Belgium
Part 2 : Simple Concepts and Innovative Approaches in Communicating OSH Success Stories from Different Parts of the World
Innovative WSH Communications in Singapore
Linda Dorothy de Mello
Workplace Safety and Health Advisory Committee, Singapore
No Celebrities No Attention! How to Integrate Famous Personalities into Your Campaign
Gregor Doepke
German Social Accident Insurance, Germany
Listen up! Raising Awareness: Campaign Techniques
Peter Rimmer, PRPR Communications Ltd., the United Kingdom
Robert Lang, SUVA, Switzerland
Sibiri Raphael Dakissaga, National Social Security Fund,
Burkina Faso |
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The Impact of Changing Working Conditions on Workers' Health |
The Korean Society of Occupational & Environmental Medicine,
National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health, USA |
Chairperson: Su-il Lee,
Korean Society of Occupational & Environmental Medicine, Korea
The Influences of Different Attentional Demands and Individuals' Cognitive Failure on Workload Assessment and Psychological Functioning
Adel Mazloum
University of Occupational and Environmental Health, Japan
Emerging Health & Safety Issues in Changing Workplaces:
P.K. Abeytunga
Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety, Canada
Psychological Stress in the Workplace: Measurement Problems and the Integration of Data into a Physical & Psychological Stressor Database
Dirk Windemuth
German Social Accident Insurance, Germany
Occupational Safety and Musculoskeletal Disorders of Truck Drivers
Nguyen Thu Ha
National Institute of Occupational & Environmental Health, Vietnam
Heart Rate Variability: Measuring a New Pathway of Work-Related Chronic Heart Disease
Mia Son
Kangwon National University, Korea
Association between Changed Working Conditions and Musculoskeletal Disorders in Korea
Yun Keun Lee
Wonjin Institute for Occupational and Environmental Health, Korea |
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Venue : 16 meeting rooms, COEX Grand Ballroom, ASEM Hall, Conference Center & Jangbogo Hall |
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