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Proceedings of the 49th YPSW Annual Meeting
January 17-20, 2024
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The conference theme for this year was Intersection of Technology, Worker Well-being, and OEHS. The conference spanned the three days of meetings. President Colin Young welcomed attendees to the 49th Annual Meeting of the YPSW Local Section. Program Chair, Dan Anna introduced the program.
AGENDAProgram for 49th Annual Meeting
Technical ProgramOverview of Robotics in the Workplace by Jacob Carr, PhD
Litium Ion Battery Production Risks and Controls by Shiela McBride, CIH
Incorporation of Virtual Reality into Training by Marty Cohen, PhD, CIH, CSP
The Influence of AI on Health and Safety by Jay Vietas, PhD, CIH, CSP
Virtual Presentation: Robotics, AI, and Augmented Reality; New Opportunities for Human Machine Teaming by David Handelman, PhD,
The Impact of Technology on the Workplace by John Howard, MD
Sensor Technology and Data to Inform Decisions by Donna Heidel, CIH, FAIHA
Utilization of Sensor Technology Laboratory Accreditation Program Feasibility Study by Steven Lacey, PhD, CIH and Dana Hollins, CIH
Technical Tour - University of California, San Diego
The Contextual Robotics Institute at UC San Diego advances development of useful robotic systems for the public good that "see, think, and do." The Institute's mission is to advance contextual robotics through education and training in robotics focusing on solving pressing robotics challenges in three overarching areas: autonomous systems, cyber-physical technologies, and medical robotics.
Dr. Henrik Christensen,
Director, Contextual Robotics Institute Website for Contextual Robotics Institute
Association and Organization Reports
AIHA Update by Larry Sloan, MBA, CAE - AIHA CEO