Conference Program

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Keynote Speaker: Dr. John Howard

X2009 will be convened by Dr. John Howard, NIOSH Director from 2002–2008. Prior to serving as NIOSH chief, Dr. Howard directed the Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH) in California ’s Department of Industrial Relations. He earned a Doctor of Medicine degree (1974), a Master of Occupational Health (1982), a Juris Doctor (1986), and a Master of Law (1987).

Over NIOSH’s history, Dr. Howard directed the Institute with the greatest recognition of the central role of exposure assessment in occupational health and safety research. Dr. Howard opened a 2007 NIOSH workshop on updating of the Occupational Exposure Sampling Strategy Manual (the 1977 Yellow Book) by stating that exposure assessment is part of the core mission of NIOSH. His experiences and insights will set the tone for the four days of presentation and discussion at X2009.

Dr. Howard is highly praised for his service as NIOSH Director. Donald J. Hart, PhD, CIH, the AIHA President wrote, “Since the creation of NIOSH back in 1970, the agency has been well-served by Directors with an understanding, dedication and knowledge of occupational health and safety. However, I believe I am safe in saying that never in the history of the Institute has a Director been as successful and respected by partners and stakeholders as Dr. John Howard. This applies to one and all – professional associations, labor, industry, employers, and workers. He has been more than a Director of NIOSH; he has been a partner and friend to AIHA and many others.”

The American Society of Safety Engineers also praise his leadership, saying, “under [his] creative and dedicated leadership Dr. John Howard has been instrumental in unleashing a wealth of talent at NIOSH and helping bring together the research and educational resources of NIOSH to the day-to-day practice of our members in workplaces across the nation.”

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