The Applied Ergonomics International NEWS - August 2007 - Number 3
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HIGHLIGHTS
- AHFE International 2008 – Exhibition

- 2nd International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics 14-17 July 2008
- Sponsorship of AHFE International 2008

- Specialized Newsletters

- Recent Interesting Articles
- Upcoming Conferences and Events in Ergonomics
- Contribute to The Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International NEWS
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AHFE International 2008 – Exhibition

 

The AHFE International Conference is an ideal opportunity to exhibit your products and services to an international audience of researchers, academics, professionals and users in the field of HCI.

 

Attendees will be able to examine state-of-the-art ergonomics/human factors technology and interact with manufacturing representatives, vendors, publishers, and potential employers. By exhibiting at the AHFE International 2008, you will help to make this an exciting and informative event.

 

Companies are cordially invited to exhibit their products or services at the AHFE International 2008.  More information about the Exhibition can be found at the Conference website:

http://www.aei2008.org/exhibition.html

 

 

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AHFE International 2008, 2nd International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics
14-17 July 2008. Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, USA


You are cordially invited to participate in AHFE International 2008 and the affiliated HAAMAHA conference, which are both held under one management and one registration. The conference objective is to provide an international forum for the dissemination and exchange of scientific information on theoretical, generic, and applied areas of ergonomics. This includes physical, cognitive ergonomics, social and organizational ergonomics, as well as ergonomics modeling usability evaluation, healthcare, special populations, safety and ergonomics in manufacturing. This will be accomplished through the following six modes of communication: keynote presentation, parallel sessions, demonstration and poster sessions, tutorials, exhibitions and meetings of special interest groups. The four-day conference will start with tutorials.
More information about AHFE International 2008 is available at
http://www.aei2008.org/

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Sponsorship of the AHFE International 2008 Conference


Organizations wishing to sponsor a special event or to be a general sponsor of the conference are welcome to contact Dr. Abbas Moallem (Abbas.Moallem@sjsu.edu).

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Specialized Newsletters


"Human Factors and Ergonomics Society Bulletin," Volume 50, Number 7, July 2007.
http://www.hfes.org/Web/BulletinPdf/0707bulletin.pdf


“NIOSH eNews Web page,” Volume 5, Number 4, August 2007.

http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/enews/enewsV5N4.html

"Ergonomics Australia (HFESA)," July 2007.
http://ergonomics.uq.edu.au/eaol/jul07.pdf

“International Ergonomics Association”, No. 13 – July 2007.

http://www.iea.cc/upload/President_Letter%2013.%20July%202007.pdf

 

“The Health and Safety Report,” Volume 5, Issue 6 - June 2007.

http://www.ccohs.ca/newsletters/hsreport/issues/2007/06/ezine.html

 

“DoD Ergonomics Working Group NEWS,” Issue 65, June 2007.

http://www.ergoworkinggroup.org/ewgweb/SubPages/ProgramTools/Publications/2005Pubs/65DODEWGNews.pdf


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Recent Interesting Articles

 

 “Ergonomics research into student laptop use,” 05 Jun 2007.

http://www.ergonomics.org.uk/item.php?s=7&p=102&i=149

 

“The Science of Motion Sickness: Physiologists Investigate the Role of Perception in Motion Sickness,”

May 1, 2007

http://www.aip.org/dbis/HFES/stories/17051.html

 

“To Know, Is to Mow – Safely,” June 2007.

http://www.ccohs.ca/newsletters/hsreport/issues/2007/06/ezine.html

 

“UK - HSE reports rise in UK work deaths,” July 2007.

http://www.hse.gov.uk/press/2007/c07011.htm?ebul=hsegen/23-jul-2007&cr=2

 

“Device for Reading e-books Passes a Beach Test.” August 6, 2007.

http://www.ergoweb.com/news/detail.cfm?id=2139

 

“New Aging Facts,” May 15, 2007

http://www.occupationalhazards.com/enewsletters/Newsletter/66430/strongErgonomics_News__May_2007strong.aspx

 

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Conferences 2007

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19- 24th: 12th International Conference on Environmental Ergonomics, Portorož, Slovenia.

http://www.icee07.si/

 

27– 30: PREMUS 2007, 6th International Scientific Conference on Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Boston, USA.

www.premus2007.org

 

August 29-Sept 1: 3rd International Symposium on Nanotechnology, Occupational and Environmental Health, Taipei, Taiwan.

http://nano-taiwan.sinica.edu.tw/EHS2007/index.htm

 

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10 – 12:  7th International Symposium on Biological Monitoring in Occupational & Environmental Health, Beijing China.

www.isbm2007.org

 

18 – 21: A+A, Exhibition incorporating an Ergonoma Space, Dusseldorf, Germany.

www.ergonoma.com


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About Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International NEWS


The Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International NEWS is a newsletter about Ergonomics and Human Factors topics, the Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International 2008 Conference deadlines and activities, the Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics International 2008 Exhibition, news in the area of Ergonomics and Human Factors, and more. If you have any questions or comments, or if you would like to contribute, please contact the editor, Dr. Abbas Moallem (abbas.moallem@sjsu.edu). The opinions that are expressed in this Newsletter are the sole responsibility of its authors and do not represent any institution or company.
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