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Greater Houston Industrial Hygiene Council
Meeting Agenda
The Human Environment At Work
Session Arranged by: ICU Environmental, Health & Safety
October 21, 2004 Meeting Agenda
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8:30 - 9:00 AM |
Registration
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9:00 - 9:15 AM
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Introduction - Announcements
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9:15 - 10:30 AM
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Addressing the Many Challenges of Shift Work
Shift work is becoming more common among businesses with many companies working 24/7. Businesses are faced with balancing the benefits of shift work with some of the more common challenges when going to second and third shifts. We will discuss the affects of shift work on the employer, the employee and the employee's family. How the sleep cycle is influenced, effects on your general health, and effects of shift work on company morale. The probability of an increase in error and changes in productivity that are also caused by shift work will be covered. Employee safety issues that need to be addressed by the employer and employee, as well as practical ways to minimize the negative effects of shift work on the employee and their family will also be discussed.
Elizabeth Romero, MS
PHS Concepts
Houston, TX
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10:30 - 10:45 AM
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BREAK
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10:45 - 12:00 NOON
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Ergonomics and Return to Work Issues
Whether regulations or guidelines require it, ergonomics and the return-to-work process are a necessary and sensible partnership. It all begins with the recognition of human limitations and system demands. The greatest determinant of days away from work and disability profile is the psychosocial situation, not the medical situation of the incident. Managing the psychosocial issues throughout the return-to-work situation and after re-integration is vital. This presentation will discuss how to integrate ergonomics into the return-to-work process and address the psychosocial issues as well.
Dr. Henry Romero, PhD, CPE, CSP
Tech Prof. Lead - Human Factors
Halliburton
Houston, TX
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12:00 - 1:00 PM
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LUNCH
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1:00 - 2:15 PM
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Organizational Influences on Work-Personal Life Balance
In this session, Leah Podratz covers the ways that occupational demands affect an individual's personal life and how one can maintain a proper balance for the sake of mental and emotional health.
Leah Podratz, PhD
Shell Oil Company
Houston, TX
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2:15 - 2:30 PM
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BREAK
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2:30 - 3:45 PM
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Industrial Hygiene Aspects of Shipboard Emergency Response
Bob will present information on the expectations of an outraged public and how the Industrial Hygienist can work to help quell the public unease. His presentation will also include a segment on ways to help the response organization be safe when a lot of unknowns are present.
Bob Acker
ACKcellent Consulting
Houston, TX
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3:45 - 4:30 PM
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Panel Discussion on Stressors Present in the Workplace
GHIHC Membership
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4:30 PM |
Adjournment
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ICU Environmental Health, & Safety
26022 Oak Ridge Drive
The Woodlands, TX 77380
Office: 281 • 363 • 9939
Fax: 281 • 363 • 4744
E-mail: icu@icusafety.com |
ICU Environmental Health, & Safety
2300 Hwy. 365, Suite 370
Nederland , TX 77627
Office: 409 • 727 • 8227
Fax: 409 • 729 • 5075 |
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