2009 National Ergonomics Conference Schedule Announced, Focus on Productivity & Profitability With Reduced Workforces, All Major Sponsors Renew & New Exhibitors Joi...( NEW YORK July 16 /- The ...),Health

NEW YORK, July 16 /PRNewswire/ -- The 15(th) Annual National Ergonomics Conference and Exposition (ErgoExpo), Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, November 17 - 20 will again feature the quality sessions and speakers that have led 99% of attendees to say they'd recommend ErgoExpo to a colleague. Conference tracks include: Program Management, Office Ergonomics, Industrial Ergonomics & Material Handling, Healthcare & Lab Ergonomics, Design for the Aging & Diverse Workforce, Health & Wellness, and Behavior-Based Training.

Attendees from BP, Chubb Insurance, Conoco Phillips, UC Davis Medical Center and others began registering prior to the program announcement, proving that business leaders rely on ErgoExpo for cutting-edge strategies from ergonomics trailblazers. "The speaker faculty knows it's all hands on deck at every workplace. Now, more than ever, as companies cope with scaled-back workforces, employees must work safely, and at peak capacity. The faculty is prepared to share their secrets to ergonomics success for any budget, in any type of workplace." commented Walter Charnizon, President, Continental Exhibitions, Inc., owners/producers of ErgoExpo.

November 18, Frank Maguire, a Founder/Former SVP, FedEx, and authority on corporate culture and productivity will discuss how organizations can combat the challenges of reduced workforces, budget cuts and low morale. November 19, Brent Pawlecki, Corporate Medical Director, Pitney Bowes will share how they achieved boosted productivity and a 19% reduction in lost work days. The November 20 State of the Industry Address, will be delivered by David Cochran, PhD, PE, CPE, an ergonomics pioneer in industry and OSHA-related activities for over 20 years. And, industry leaders from About.com, Cornell University, Kaiser Permanente, Liberty Mutual, Sony Pictures, among others will present comprehensive ergonomics strategies during the fo
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