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Day 1 - Monday,
11th December 2006
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Opening Ceremony
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Introduction by
Conference Chairman: Dr. Nasser Al Maskery, CMO, PDO |
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Welcome Address by
Conference Host: Mr. John Malcolm, MD, PDO |
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H.E. Sayyid Hamed bin Hilal Al-Busaidi, Undersecretary of
Labour Affairs, Ministry of Manpower |
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H.E. Dr. Ahmed bin Abdul
Qader Al- Ghassani, Undersecretary of Health Affairs, Ministry of Health |
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Dr. El Fatih El Samani, WHO Representative,
Sultanate of Oman |
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Session
1: A Healthy Workplace requires a Healthy Workforce
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The role of
legislation and voluntary activity in OH practice: Dr. David Snashall
Abstract | Paper |
Presentation |
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Developing OH
Culture and Practice – PDO’s Experience: Dr. Nasser
Al-Maskery
Abstract | Paper |
Presentation |
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OH in the
Eastern Mediterranean Region – Challenges and Opportunities:
Dr.
Said Arnaout
Abstract | Paper |
Presentation |
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The Role of
Occupational Hygiene in OH Management: Dr. Brian Davies
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Presentation |
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Panel
Discussion |
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Session 2: Promising a continuous commitment to a healthy,
safe and productive working life
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The role of culture in the perception and
expression of stress and distress: experience from Oman:
Dr. Samir Al Adawi
Abstract
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Presentation |
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Shift Work:
Professor David Koh
Abstract
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Presentation |
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Management of
sickness absence and return to work: Dr. John Luby
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Presentation |
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Rehabilitation, Redeployment and compensation following
illness/injury: Dr. John
Schneider
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Presentation |
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Panel
Discussion |
Day
2 - Tuesday, 12th December 2006
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Session 3:
Embedding Occupational Healthcare in the business – An essential
challenge
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Comparison of
OH practice between developed and developing countries:
Dr. David Snashall and Dr. Tawfik Khoja
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Pre-employment medical examinations and fitness standards: Professor Tar Ching Aw
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Presentation |
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Protection of
Critical Workers: Professor David Koh
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Presentation |
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Panel
Discussion |
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Session 4:
Targeting cost effective solutions in the work place
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The cost and
benefits of OH services in the business: Dr. Bernard Huisman
Notes |
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Poor HSE
management and litigation: Dr. Andreas Luedeke
Abstract
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Presentation |
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Management
Systems – Role of OH in Economic Development: Professor Tee L. Guidotti
Abstract
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Presentation |
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Panel
Discussion |
Day
3 - Wednesday, 13th December 2006
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Session 5: Good
OH is good business
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Health Risk
Assessment: Dr. Tawfiq Khoja
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Presentation |
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Prevention and
Management of RSI: Professor Tar Ching Aw
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Presentation |
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Prevention of
work-related heat stress: Professor Mustafa Khogali
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Presentation |
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Radiological
Protection from NORM: Dr.
Mohammad Al Masri and Dr. Riad Shweikani
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Presentation |
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Panel
Discussion |