Day 1 - Monday, 11th December 2006

 

Opening Ceremony

    Introduction by Conference Chairman: Dr. Nasser Al Maskery, CMO, PDO
    Welcome Address by Conference Host: Mr. John Malcolm, MD, PDO
    H.E. Sayyid Hamed bin Hilal Al-Busaidi, Undersecretary of Labour Affairs, Ministry of Manpower
    H.E. Dr. Ahmed bin Abdul Qader Al- Ghassani, Undersecretary of Health Affairs, Ministry of Health
    Dr. El Fatih El Samani, WHO Representative, Sultanate of Oman
 

Session 1: A Healthy Workplace requires a Healthy Workforce

    The role of legislation and voluntary activity in OH practice: Dr. David Snashall
Abstract | Paper | Presentation
    Developing OH Culture and Practice – PDO’s Experience: Dr. Nasser Al-Maskery
Abstract | Paper | Presentation
    OH in the Eastern Mediterranean Region – Challenges and Opportunities: Dr. Said Arnaout
Abstract | Paper | Presentation
    The Role of Occupational Hygiene in OH Management: Dr. Brian Davies
Abstract | Paper | Presentation
    Panel Discussion
 

Session 2: Promising a continuous commitment to a healthy, safe and productive working life

   

The role of culture in the perception and expression of stress and distress: experience from Oman:
Dr. Samir Al Adawi
Abstract | Paper | Presentation

    Shift Work: Professor David Koh
Abstract | Paper | Presentation
    Management of sickness absence and return to work: Dr. John Luby
Abstract | Paper | Presentation
    Rehabilitation, Redeployment and compensation following illness/injury: Dr. John Schneider
Abstract | Paper | Presentation
    Panel Discussion

Day 2 - Tuesday, 12th December 2006

 

Session 3: Embedding Occupational Healthcare in the business – An essential challenge

    Comparison of OH practice between developed and developing countries:
Dr. David Snashall and Dr. Tawfik Khoja
Abstract | Presentation | Presentation
    Pre-employment medical examinations and fitness standards: Professor Tar Ching Aw
Abstract | Paper | Presentation
    Protection of Critical Workers: Professor David Koh
Abstract | Paper | Presentation
    Panel Discussion
 

Session 4: Targeting cost effective solutions in the work place

    The cost and benefits of OH services in the business: Dr. Bernard Huisman
Notes
    Poor HSE management and litigation: Dr. Andreas Luedeke
Abstract | Paper | Presentation
    Management Systems – Role of OH in Economic Development: Professor Tee L. Guidotti
Abstract | Paper | Presentation
    Panel Discussion

Day 3 - Wednesday, 13th December 2006

 

Session 5: Good OH is good business

    Health Risk Assessment: Dr. Tawfiq Khoja
Abstract | Paper | Presentation
    Prevention and Management of RSI: Professor Tar Ching Aw
Abstract | Paper | Presentation
    Prevention of work-related heat stress: Professor Mustafa Khogali
Abstract | Paper | Presentation
    Radiological Protection from NORM: Dr. Mohammad Al Masri and Dr. Riad Shweikani
Abstract | Paper | Presentation
    Panel Discussion