The Centre of Research Expertise for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders and the Hallman Lecture Series present
Dr.
Laura
Punnett,
Distinguished
University
Professor
University
of
Massachusetts
Lowell
She has 30 years of experience studying the effects of the work environment on musculoskeletal disorders and other health outcomes, methods for assessing ergonomic exposures in the workplace, the role of working conditions in socioeconomic and gender disparities in health, and factors influencing the effectiveness of workplace programs to improve worker health and safety.
Dr. Punnett will discuss the findings of a recently concluded longitudinal study in long-term care centres in the U.S. to evaluate a safe resident handling program. The study also examined the overlap between program effectiveness and other outcomes, including health associated with job stressors, worker and resident wellbeing.
Free
admission.
Space
is
limited
Lecture 2:00-3:00
p.m. Reception
to
follow.
RSVP bbutler@uwaterloo.ca, 519-888-4567, ext. 35113