Bergen2002

Monday June 10th

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Conference opening
10.00 - 11.30	Opening ceremony // Peer Gynt Hall Opening addresses
10.15	Historical aspects of occupational hygiene in western Norway Ole Didrik Lærum professor PhD – former Principal of Bergen University

Plenary session - Worldwide working conditions in the age of globalisation // Peer Gynt Hall
11.30 - 12.00	* IOHA lifetime achievement award lecture* The making of the occupational hygienist Berenice I F Goelzer, former WHO-specialist, Brazil
12.00 - 12.30	Globalisation - effects on workers health and the environment Christer Hogstedt, Director, The National Institute of Public Health, Sweden

12.30 - 14.00	Lunch - Time to visit trade and poster exhibitions

Parallel session A - Managing occupational risks in a new era // Peer Gynt Hall Session organiser and chairman - Charles Redinger, CIH, PhD, Redinger & Associates, US
14.00	The ILO Management System and IOHA's support role in its development Hugh Dalrymple, UK
14.20	Risk Communication in the Age of Globalization Ruth Birkner-McIntyre, McIntyre & Associates, US
14.40	Measuring the effectiveness of occupational health and safety management systems and comprehensive programs Charles Redinger, Redinger & Associates, US
15.00	Working Environment Risk Assessment - a Simple and Efficient Method Jacob Nærheim, Norway
15.20	Discussion

15.35	Coffee break - Time to visit trade and poster exhibitions

16.00	Estimating and Controlling Workplace Risk - An Approach for Occupational Hygiene and Safety Professionals Lawrence R Birkner, US
16.20	Performance Measures in National Laboratory Environment, Safety and Health Programs Ken Groves, US
16.40	Investing in Occupational Hygiene for a Healthy Return Dennis Else, Australia
17.00	Health and safety management system audit reliability pilot project David Dyjack, US
17.20	Discussion
17.45	Closing of session

Parallel session B - Working conditions in the construction industry // Klokkeklang Hall Sponsored by Dutch Occupational Hygiene Association Session Chairman - Ton Spee, The Netherlands
14.00	Chairman's introduction
14.05	Occupational disease in the British Construction Industry, 1996 - 2000 Y. Chen, UK
14.25	Dust Control Measures in the Construction Industry Evelyn Tjoe Nij, The Netherlands
14.40	Determinants of Exposure in Tunnel Construction Work Berit Bakke, Norway
14.55	Exposure and Accident Scenarios during Tunnel Construction Paul Swuste, The Netherlands
15.10	Discussion on dust exposure and tunnels
15.25	Sources of Variation in Noise Exposure during Typical Construction Activities Rick Neitzel, US
15.40	Coffee break - Time to visit trade and poster exhibitions
16.00	Example of successful Noise Abatement: Compacting Machines for the production of prefabricated Concrete Parts Martin Liedke, Germany
16.15	Noise reduction policy among Dutch Construction Companies Tamara Onos, The Netherlands
16.30	Discussion on noise in the construction industry
16.45	Chemical Use and Self Reported Health Effects among Finnish House Painters Riita Riala, Finland
17.00	Skin Diseases in Relation to the use of Waterborne Paints by House Painters J. Terwoert, The Netherlands
17.15	A Database of Exposure to Solvents among Commercial Painters in the Netherlands, Aimed to Support Exposure Assessment Igor Burstyn, The Netherlands
17.30	Discussion on paints in the construction industry
17.45	Measurement of Cost-effectiveness of Interventions in Occupational Health Lex Burdorf, The Netherlands
18.00	Closing of session

IOHA lifetime Achievement Award

It is with much pleasure that IOHA presents its third Lifetime Achievement Award to Berenice Isabel Ferrari Goelzer.

The IOHA Lifetime Achievement Award was established in 1995 to recognise individuals who have made significant contributions to the practice of occupational hygiene on an international scale.

Ms. Goelzer's outstanding work in the occupational hygiene field has spanned five decades and many continents throughout the world. Her efforts to promote occupational health and hygiene in industrially developing countries at WHO for over 25 years have proven instrumental to the initiation and implementation of numerous international programmes and initiatives. A major contribution has been her foresight to promote the harmonization of the occupational hygiene profession in all nations. Her efforts continue to this day to unify and synchronize the training and curriculum of graduate programs in occupational hygiene worldwide. Her work has been accomplished within the professional path of a practitioner, rather than researcher. Gaining the accolades and respect of the international community as a practitioner speaks volumes to the sustained efforts of this remarkable woman.
Ms. Goelzer's energy, expertise, and altruistic nature have guided and propelled her efforts on behalf of our profession throughout Europe, the Americas, and the world.