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Choi, Sang

chois@uww.edu

At UW-Whitewater

Affiliation

University - Faculty/Staff

Department

Ocup & Envir Safety and Health

Position

PROFESSOR

Office Phone

(262) 472-1641

Office Location

HH 3509

Bio

Sang D. Choi, Ph.D., CSP, CPE is Professor and Construction Safety Program Coordinator in the Department of Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health at the University of Wisconsin – Whitewater. Professor Choi is also associated in multiple applied safety research projects with the CDC/NIOSH, DOT, ASSP, and University of Wisconsin Research Development. Professor Choi is the recipient of the University-Wide Outstanding Research Award, the NSC Research Award, and the Stegall Pollock Safety Faculty Award for his outstanding performance, leadership, and commitment to the promotion and advancement of the occupational safety field and profession. Dr. Choi has produced over 160-refereed high-quality publications, and invited multiple times to be as the Keynote speaker at prestigious national and international conferences. Professor Choi also served as Guest Editor for special issue of Occupational Ergonomics, Human Factors and Safety: Theory, Application and Practice for the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. Dr. Choi was an OSHA-approved outreach instructor and course chair for construction and industrial safety, and served as the Managing Editor for the Journal of Safety Health & Environmental Research. Professor Choi was the President of the International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety.

Education:

The George Washington University, Washington D.C., Milken Institute School of Public Health (MPH)
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering, Western Michigan University. Major Field: Occupational Ergonomics and Safety
M.S. Industrial Engineering, Wichita State University

Courses:

SAFETY 382/582: Safety in the Construction Industry
SAFETY 468: Ergonomics
SAFETY 481: Analysis and Design for Safety in Industrial Operations
SAFETY 701: Research Methods in ESH
SAFETY 737: Ergonomics in Construction
SAFETY 787: System Safety Analysis
SAFETY 789: Readings and Research in Safety

Certifications/Licenses:

Board Certified Safety Professional (CSP), #21433
Board Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE), #1179
Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor for Construction Industry
Authorized OSHA Outreach Instructor for General Industry

Professional Interests:

Aging workforce
Fall protection/prevention
Construction ergonomics and safety
Human-systems integration
Work-related musculoskeletal disorders
Prevention through design
Research to practice to research
Risk assessment/management
Health and safety disparities
Wellness/well-being

Professional Memberships:

American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP)
Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)
American Public Health Association (APHA)

Select Recent Publications:

Kim, T., Choi, S.D., & Xiong, S. (2020). Epidemiology of fall and its socioeconomic risk factors in community-dwelling Korean elderly. PLOS ONE, 15(6): e0234787.
Choi, S.D., Guo, L., Kim, J.H., & Xiong, S. (2019). Comparison of fatal occupational injuries in construction industry in the United States, South Korea, and China. International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics, 71, 64-74.
Choi, S.D., Guo, L., Kang, D., & Xiong, S. (2017). Exergame technology and interactive interventions for elderly fall prevention: A systematic literature review. Applied Ergonomics, 65, 570-581.
Dong, S., Largay, J., Choi, S.D., Wang, X., Cain, C.T., & Romano, N. (2017). Fatal falls and PFAS use in the construction industry: Findings from the NIOSH FACE reports. Accident Analysis and Prevention, 102, 136-143.
Choi, S.D., Rajendran, S., & Ahn, K. (2017). Stretch & flex programs: Effects on the reduction of musculoskeletal disorders & injuries. Professional Safety, 62(5), 38-43.
Choi, S.D., & Brings, K. (2016). Work-related musculoskeletal risks associated with nurses and nursing assistants handling overweight and obese patients: A literature review. WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation, 53(2), 439-448.

Personal Bio

Dr. Sang D. Choi, PhD, CSP, CPE is Full Professor and Director of Center for OESH in the Department of Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Wisconsin. Professor Choi also served as adjunct and the visiting professor in the Department of Industrial & Systems Engineering at Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Dr. Choi was the President (2018-2019) of the International Society for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety (ISOES). Dr. Choi has also worked in the ANSI/ASSP A10.100-2018 Technical Report (TR) – Prevention through Design (PtD) for Construction Safety and Health committee. Professor Choi is a nationally and internationally recognized scholar with extensive knowledge and experience in the areas of occupational ergonomics and human factors engineering, and industrial safety & health. He is the recipient of the University-Wide Research Award, CoBE Outstanding Research Award, and the National Safety Council (NSC) New Horizon Safety Research Award. Dr. Choi has produced over 160-refereed high quality publications, and invited multiple times to be as the keynote speaker and session chair at prestigious national and international conferences. Professor Choi’s academic experience comprises teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in occupational ergonomics, human-centered systems design, accident prevention, analysis and design, system safety & hazard analysis, research methods and in a number of safety related courses. Dr. Choi’s research interests are Human-Systems Integration (HSI), Interactive Fall Prevention Interventions, Productive & Healthy Aging Workforce, Prevention through Design (PtD), Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies, and Smart Safety Risk Assessment Systems. Dr. Choi's field experience includes projects in multiple work environments including construction, healthcare, manufacturing, food process, steel production, energy, and office settings projects. Dr. Choi is a strong proponent of efforts to integrate research into the practice (research to practice) and is dedicated to bridge the gap between academia and the profession (practice to research) - RtPtR. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering with an emphasis on Occupational Ergonomics & Safety from Western Michigan University. Dr. Choi is also affiliated with The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., Milken Institute School of Public Health for his MPH studies. He was an OSHA-approved outreach instructor/course chair for construction and industrial safety, and served as the Editor for the ASSP’s Journal of Safety Health & Environmental Research. Dr. Choi has also served multiple times in the Special Emphasis Panel (SEP) of the CDC/NIOSH Scientific Review. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP #21433) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, and a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE #1179) by the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics. He is also currently an advisory committee in the International Society for Industrial and Systems Engineering (SISE). Dr. Choi is a professional member of American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) and Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES).

Awards

Name

Date

Sponsor

Description

Stegall Pollock Safety Faculty Award

May 2019

College of Business and Economics/OESH

Stegall & Pollock OESH Safety Faculty Fund.

Keynote/Plenary Speaker

December 2017

The Asia Pacific Symposium on Safety 2017 (APSS 2017)

“Prevention through Design (PtD): A Novel and Sustainable Strategy for Improving Occupational Safety, Health and Ergonomics,” The Asia Pacific Symposium on Safety 2017 (APSS 2017), Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan.

Outstanding Research Award

August 2017

UW-Whitewater College of Business and Economics (CoBE)

The Recipient of 2017 “Outstanding Research Award”, College of Business and Economics (CoBE), University of Wisconsin - Whitewater.

Keynote Speaker

November 2016

National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), Malaysia

Invited Keynote Speaker at the 4th Scientific Conference on Occupational Safety and Health, Johor Bahru, Malaysia - Jointly organized by the Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and NIOSH Malaysia.

Session Chair

June 2016

International Society of Occupational Ergonomics and Safety

Session Chair: XXVIIITH Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference (ISOES) – “Other Topics in Ergonomics & Safety”. Chicago, IL.

A. R. Lauer Safety Award Nominee

March 2015

Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)

A. R. Lauer Safety Award, established in 1968, recognizes a person for outstanding contributions to human factors aspects in the broad area of safety.

HFES Paul M. Fitts Education Award (Nominee)

April 2014

Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES)

Nominated to the 2014 HFES Paul M. Fitts Education Award...

NIOSH/CDC Scientific Reviewer

February 2014

CDC/U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

Occupational Safety & Health Education and Research Centers-Special Emphasis Review Panel (ERC-SEP)

Who's Who in America

January 2014

68th Edition Marquis Who's Who in America

Selected/Included to the 68th Edition Marquis Who's Who in America

Selected: Special Research to Practice (RtP) track

2013

NIOSH sponsored at the 100th National Safety Council (NSC) Congress

Years of Service 2013 Award

2013

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

Best of the Best Paper Award

April 2012

American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)/Council on Practices & Standards

Best of the Best Paper Award, The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)’s Council on Practices & Standards (CoPS)

Who's Who in America

2011

65th Edition Marquis Who's Who in America

Who's Who in America

2010

64th Edition Marquis Who's Who in America

COEPS Research Award

May 2010

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, College of Education and Professional Studies

The Recipient of 2010 COEPS Research Award, The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, College of Education and Professional Studies (2010)

Outstanding Research Award

March 2009

The Chancellor of UW-Whitewater

The Recipient of the University-Wide Award for Outstanding Research, The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, Office of The Chancellor

NSC Research Award

October 2008

National Safety Council

The Recipient of 2008 NSC Research Award, The National Safety Council (NSC), College & University Initiative: Education & Research

NSC Research Award

November 2007

National Safety Council

The Recipient of 2007 NSC Research Award, The National Safety Council (NSC), College and University Initiative: Education and Research

COE Research Award

April 2006

College of Education, UW-Whitewater

The Recipient of 2006 College of Education Research Award, The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, The Faculty Development & Recognition Committee

New Horizon Safety Research Award

October 2005

National Safety Council

The Recipient of 2005 New Horizon Safety Research Award, National Safety Council (NSC), Educational Resources Division

Grant Scholars Award

March 2005

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, UW-Whitewater

The Recipient of 2005 Grant Scholars Award, The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

Faculty Development Award

April 2004

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater

The Recipient of 2004 Faculty Development Award, The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, The Academic Development Committee

2003 Department Outstanding Student Award

2003

The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Western Michigan University

2003 University-Wide Graduate Research and Creative Scholar Award

2003

The Graduate College at Western Michigan University

2002 Graduate Student Travel Fund Award

2002

The Graduate College at Western Michigan University

Outstanding Work Award

March 2001

General Motors

The Recipient of Outstanding Work Award, General Motors Saginaw Metal Casting Operations (Industrial Engineering), Saginaw, MI

2000 Appreciation Award

2000

The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Western Michigan University

Doctoral Associateship

1999

The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Western Michigan University

1999-2003

Graduate Research Assistantship

1997

The Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering at Wichita State University

1997-1999

Education

Degree

Major

School

Year

MPH

Public Health (Environmental & Occupational Health Area)

The George Washington University, Washington, DC

2022

Ph.D.

Industrial Engineering (Occupational Ergonomics & Safety)

Western Michigan University

2003

M.S.

Industrial Engineering (Human Factors & Ergonomics)

Wichita State University

1999

Industrial Engineering

CKU

1996

Certifications

Title

Sponsor

Date Obtained

Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE)

Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics

October 2003

Certified Safety Professional (CSP)

Board of Certified Safety Professionals

January 2010

OSHA General Industry Outreach Trainer

2009

OSHA Outreach Training Instructor for Construction

2012

Memberships

Name

Length of Membership

American Public Health Association (APHA)

June 2020 - Current

National Safety Council

September 2005 - Current

American Society of Safety Professionals

August 2003 - Current

Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

February 2002 - Current

Conferences

Title

Co-Author(s)

Abstract

Melior, Velocius, Tutior(Better, Faster, Safer): Construction Automation's Objective

Borchardt, J.G.

Melior, Velocius, Tutior(Better, Faster, Safer): Construction Automation's Objective”. (Flash Session sponsored by Grainger)

Computer-Assisted Technologies: Reduce Safety, Health and Ergonomic Exposures on Construction Worksites and Improve Project Quality and Efficiency

Borchardt, J.G.

Computer-Assisted Technologies: Reduce Safety, Health and Ergonomic Exposures on Construction Worksites and Improve Project Quality and Efficiency

Emerging Technologies in Construction Increase Production, Improve Quality and Mitigate Safety, Health and Ergonomic (SH&E) Exposures

Borchardt, J.

Emerging Technologies in Construction Increase Production, Improve Quality and Mitigate Safety, Health and Ergonomic (SH&E) Exposures

Measuring Occupational Safety Climate and Safety Performance using the Nordic Safety Climate Questionnaire

Baertschi, B., Ahn, K.

This study compared and objectively gauged the safety climate in the manufacturing facilities (high safety performing vs. low safety performing) to identify the most impactful areas to focus to reduce or prevent workplace injuries. In order to accomplish ...

Relationship between Socio-Economic Factors and Fall Risk for Elder Koreans

Kim, T., Xiong, S.

Falls are a common cause of functional impairment, disability, and death in elderly. This study is aimed to examine the relation of socio-economic factors to fall risk in community-dwelling Korean older people. Secondary data analysis of the 2014 Korean N...

Are There Different Perceptions of Ergonomic Programs between Managers and Workers in Construction?

Sneller, T., Ahn, K.

Work-related musculoskeletal injuries and disorders are among the most frequently reported causes of lost or restricted work time in construction. Ergonomics is still a relatively new theme for the construction industry. The purpose of the study is to ide...

Prevention through Design: National Strategy for “Designing” Safety, Health and Ergonomic Improvements into Worksites

Borchardt, J.

This session will provide an update of U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) long range Prevention Through Design (PTD) initiative whose mission is to improve Safety, Health and Ergonomics (SH&E) of all occupational work sites...

A Survey Study of Ergonomic Risks Associated with Older Workers in the Road Construction Industry

Barkley, A.D., Ahn, K.

An aging workforce is a growing concern in the construction industry and should be addressed further within certain construction industries such as road construction. This study intends to gather perceptions on an aging workforce and ergonomic risks of ro...

Assessing the Risk of Falls using the Ratings of Perceived Loss of Balance: A Pilot Study

Workers in the roofing industry are over three times more likely to experience fatal occupational injuries when compared to construction workers overall. Falls from roofs occur more frequently than other types of falls, particularly among residential roof...

Prevention through Design: Roadmap for Improving Safety, Health and Ergonomics on Worksites

Borchardt, J.

This session will provide an update of Prevention through Design (PtD) initiatives supporting the long range PtD vision of National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The objective is to eliminate occupational safety and health hazards ...

Research to Practice to Research (RtPtR): A Novel and Sustainable Approach in Promoting Occupational Safety, Health and Ergonomics

Research to Practice to Research (RtPtR): A Novel and Sustainable Approach in Promoting Occupational Safety, Health and Ergonomics.

Perspectives from the Construction Insurance Industry

Borchardt, J.

Perspectives from the Construction Insurance Industry”. The 2016 International Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), Washington, D.C., USA.

Preliminary Findings on Stretch and Flex (SF) Program and Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders

The objective of this pilot study is to assess the impact of Stretch and Flex (SF) program implementation on construction worker safety and health, by comparing the difference in a construction firm’s work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) injury ...

Research to Practice to Research (RtPtR): A Roadmap for Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Practitioners and Researchers

This paper demonstrates the essential role of transferring occupational ergonomics and safety knowledge and interventions into highly effective prevention practices for improving the worker well-being and operational excellence in the workplace. The autho...

Work-related Musculoskeletal Risks When Medical Staff Handle Overweight Patients

Nurses and nursing assistants are susceptible to work-related musculoskeletal disorders and injuries due to the increase in overweight and obese patients they are handling on a daily basis. To alleviate the risk of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries, ...

Construction Ergonomics

Understand the prevalence and cost of work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) from manual tasks on construction worksites. Understand the major ergonomic risk factors or WMSD of typical construction trades and what “practical solutions” could be appl...

Prevention through Design: A Strategy for Improving Safety, Health and Ergonomics

By the completion of this period of presentation the participant should be able to: Describe the current status and future direction of NIOSH’s Prevention through Design (PtD) Initiative. Recognize the importance of implementing of PtD principles because ...

A Review of Obesity and Body Mass Index and Nonfatal Traumatic Occupational Injuries

Obesity is a devastating public health concern, with increasing prevalence that has more than doubled over the last decades. According to the CDC, more than one-third of adults in the United States are classified as obese and two-thirds of US adults are c...

Occupational Injuries and Costs Associated with Aging Construction Workers

The construction industry’s employment is expected to grow more than double the growth rate projected for the nation’s economy. Construction is consistently ranked among the most dangerous occupations and accounts for a disproportionately large percentage...

Stretch and Flex Program Effectiveness in Preventing Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders in the U.S. Construction Industry

Introduction: The U.S. construction industry has suffered the most from work-related musculoskeletal injuries and disorders (WMSDs) (U.S. BLS). More than one third of all non-fatal injuries and illnesses in the construction industry resulting in days away...

Fatal Injuries & Interventions in the Construction Industry

Professor Choi will show the patterns and trends of fatal falls among construction contractors and workers, and provide examples of practical and cost‐effective solutions and applications for fall protection and prevention interventions. He will address t...

Critical Analyses of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Practical Solutions in Construction

Lu Yuan, James G. Borchardt

This study reviews and synthesizes the findings in recent literature addressing work-related musculoskeletal injuries and disorders (MSDs) and practical solutions in the construction industry. Seven construction occupations (carpenters, masons, electricia...

Construction Workers’ Perception of Stretch and Flex Program Effectiveness in Preventing Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders

Sathy Rajendran

This study aimed to identify the perceptions of construction workers on the effectiveness of stretching programs in preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs). A quantitative research approach was adopted for the study. This involved the de...

Fall Protection in Roofing Industries

Klink, W., Zimmerman, B.

Poster

Musculoskeletal Discomfort Associated with Outpatient Surgeries

Verikas, G.

Poster

Fatal Falls in U.S. Residential Construction

RtPtR: A Roadmap for Safety and Health Practitioners and Academics

Borchardt, J

Good Practices of Manually Handling Materials, Tools and Equipment (MH-MTE) on Worksites Based on Collaborative Academic/Safety Practitioners Research

Borchardt, J.

Preventing Fall Injuries in Construction

Dong, S., Borchardt, J.

Effects of Obesity on the Construction Industry

Hauser, S.

Poster

Ergonomic Study of General Practice Physicians and Specialty Practitioners Performing Office-Based Surgeries

Hermanson, J.E.

Poster

Bridging the Gap between Academic Research and Construction Workplaces Using the NIOSH 1991 Lifting Equation

Borchardt, J.

Study of Musculoskeletal Risks of the Office-Based Surgeries

Hermanson, J.

Study of Safety and Health Issues of the Aging Construction Workforce

Hauser, S.R.

Poster

A Student-Friendly Approach for Teaching Systems Safety

Promoting Health & Safety of Older Construction Workers

Industrial Engineering (IE) Application: Human-Centered Systems Design

Ergonomic Injury Prevention in Construction

Borchardt, J.G., & Proksch, T.

Comparison of Risk Factors for Falls from Height between Commercial and Residential Roofers

Sa, J., Seo, D.-C.,

Poster

The Contribution of a Common Construction Material Weights Data Sheet to the Construction Industry

Proksch, T.

Poster

Improving Ergonomics for Aging Workers in the U.S. Construction Industry

Investigation of Common Construction Materials Weight and Related Manual Lifting Task Observations

The Challenges of Training Tomorrows Workforce

Weisling, J.

NIOSH Occupational Safety & Health Workforce Assessment Project

Ergonomic Solutions for the Aging Workforce in Construction

Emerging Technologies and the Impact on Safety & Health Issues in the Construction Industry

Haapakoski, A.

Abstract

Promoting Workplace Safety in an Aging Construction Workforce

Poster

Impact of Sloped Surfaces on Postural Balance and Falls

Poster; PS05-26

Promoting Workplace Safety in an Aging Construction Workforce

Impact of Sloped Surfaces on Postural Balance and Falls

Managing an Aging Workforce-Initiatives and Measures at Macro Level: Improving Safety of Older Construction Workers in the United States

Measuring Safety and Productivity in Construction

Musculoskeletal Symptoms of Ironworkers in Highway Construction: Implication for Ergonomic Assessments

Improving Safety of Older Workers in Construction

Applying Ergonomics in Highway Construction

Safety Training in the Hispanic Construction Workforce

Pecora, B.J.

Poster

Assessing Postural Stability on Sloped Surfaces: Perceived Loss of Balance Scale

Poster

Evaluation of Rebar-Tying Operations in Highway Construction: A Field Study

Safety and Ergonomic Issues Surveyed in the Landscaping Industry

Assessing Postural Stability on Sloped Surfaces: Perceived Loss of Balance Scale

Ergonomics in the Construction Industry

Bowen, C.N.

Abstract

Improving Ergonomics in Construction

Abstract; p.30

Improving Ergonomics in Construction

Overview of Collaborative Model and Fall Protection Direct/Indirect Causes from Roofs

Postural Balance and Sloped Surfaces in Roofing Construction

Safety and Productivity in Roofing Construction

Abstract; p.14

Surface Slope Effects on Postural Balance and Shingling Frequency in a Simulated Roofing Task

Poster

Safety and Productivity in Roofing Construction

Impact of Fall Protection Equipment on the Productivity of Roof Shingling Operations

Prediction of Maximum Acceptable Roof Shingling Frequency

An Investigation of Fall Protection Systems for Improving Productivity and Safety in the Roofing Industry

Effects of Roof Slopes on Workers' Perceived Loss of Balance

A Review of Costs of Injuries in the Roofing Industry

A Study of Relationship between Productivity Measure and Safety in the Roofing Industry

An Investigation of the Role of Safety in the Roofing Industry

Psychophysically Derived Work Frequencies Associated with Roof Shingling Operations: A Pilot Study

A Simulation Study of An Automotive Foundry Plant Manufacturing Engine Blocks

Safety Management in the Mechanical Contracting Industry

Plant Monitoring & Control System Implementation: A Case Study of an Automotive Foundry Plant

The Effect of Physical and Mental Workload on Myocardial Oxygen Consumption

Upper Extremity Joint Mobility in Physically Active Older Adults

Dirksen, D.E., Rogers, M.E., Rogers, N.L., Bohan, M., & Fernandez, J.E.

Abstract; 32: S275

Biomechanical Analysis of Manual Metal Pouring Operations

Selected Publications

Title

Publisher

Type

Details

Date

Comparison of fatal occupational injuries in construction industry in the United States, South Korea, and China

International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 71 Pg. 64-74

May 2019

Research to Practice to Research (RtPtR): A Sustainable Strategy for Promoting Safety, Health and Ergonomics

EHS Leadership and Professional Development

Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New

Pg. 281-291

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2018

Fatal falls and PFAS use in the construction industry: Findings from the NIOSH FACE reports

Accident Analysis and Prevention

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 102 Pg. 136-143

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2017

All Publications

Title

Publisher

Type

Details

Date

Fifteen year of American construction occupational safety and health research

Safety Science

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 131 Pg. 5

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2020

Epidemiology of fall and its socioeconomic risk factors in community-dwelling Korean elderly

PLOS ONE

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 15 Iss. 6 Pg. e0234787

June 2020

A Survey Study of Ergonomic Perceptions among Construction Employees at an Industrial Construction Project in Eastern Nebraska, USA

XXXIst Annual Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 128-134

June 2019

Computer-Assisted Technologies: Reduce Safety, Health and Ergonomic Exposures on Construction Worksites and Improve Project Quality and Efficiency

XXXIst Annual Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 26-29

June 2019

Productivity and Physical Load Evaluation of Selected Assistive Tools for Ceiling Drywall Installation

XXXIst Annual Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 75-78

June 2019

Emergency evacuation plan for hazardous chemicals leakage accidents using GIS-based risk analysis techniques in South Korea

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 16 Iss. 11 Pg. 14

June 2019

Comparison of fatal occupational injuries in construction industry in the United States, South Korea, and China

International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 71 Pg. 64-74

May 2019

Emergency evacuation plan for hazardous chemicals leakage accidents using GIS-based risk analysis techniques in South Korea

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 16 Iss. 11 Pg. 1948

March 2019

Relationship between Socio-Economic Factors and Fall Risk for Elder Koreans

Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing (AISC) series

Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New

Vol. 789 Pg. 435-444

January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2019

Awareness and perceptions of ergonomic programs between workers and managers surveyed in the construction industry

WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 61 Iss. 1 Pg. 41-54

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2018

Ergonomic assessment of work-related musculoskeletal risks among construction roofers in Central Trinidad

Journal of Safety, Health and Environmental Research

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 14 Iss. 1 Pg. 322-329

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2018

Safety climate as an indicator and predictor of safety performance: A case study

Industrial and Systems Engineering Review

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 6 Iss. 1 Pg. 1-9

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2018

Research to Practice to Research (RtPtR): A Sustainable Strategy for Promoting Safety, Health and Ergonomics

EHS Leadership and Professional Development

Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New

Pg. 281-291

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2018

Exergame technology and interactive interventions for elderly fall prevention: A systematic literature review

Applied Ergonomics

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 65 Pg. 570-581

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2017

Work-related musculoskeletal disorders among construction workers in the United States from 1992 to 2014

Occupational and Environmental Medicine

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 74 Iss. 5 Pg. 374-380

June 2017

Fatal falls and PFAS use in the construction industry: Findings from the NIOSH FACE reports

Accident Analysis and Prevention

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 102 Pg. 136-143

May 2017

Stretch & flex programs: Effects on the reduction of musculoskeletal disorders & injuries

Professional Safety

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 62 Iss. 5 Pg. 38-43

May 2017

Fatal falls and PFAS use in the construction industry: Findings from the NIOSH FACE reports

Accident Analysis and Prevention

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 102 Pg. 136-143

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2017

Exergame technology and interactive interventions for elderly fall prevention: A systematic literature review

Applied Ergonomics

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 65 Pg. 570-581

February 2017

Musculoskeletal disorders in construction: Practical solutions from the literature

Professional Safety: Journal of the American Society of Safety Engineers

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 61 Iss. 1 Pg. 26-32

January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2016

Work-related musculoskeletal risks associated with nurses and nursing assistants handling overweight and obese patients: A literature review

WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 53 Iss. 2 Pg. 439-448

January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2016

A Study of Work-related Musculoskeletal Risks Associated with the Outpatient Surgeries

Journal of Environmental and Occupational Science

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 4 Iss. 4 Pg. 190-195

December 2015

Editor's Message

Journal of Safety, Health and Environmental Research (JSHER)

Regular Column in Journal or Newspaper

Vol. 11 Iss. 2 Pg. 2

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2015

Obesity and the Risk for Occupational Injuries: A Literature Review

Journal of Environmental and Occupational Science

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 4 Iss. 3 Pg. 8

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2015

Workers’ Changing Psychophysical Characteristics Require Prevention through Design (PtD) and Safety, Health & Ergonomic (SH&E) Strategies at Construction Worksites

Proceedings of the 19the Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA)

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2015

Aging Workers and Trade Related Injuries in the US Construction Industry

Safety and Health at Work

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 6 Iss. 2 Pg. 151-155

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2015

An Ergonomic Assessment of Sample Preparation Job Tasks in a Chemical Laboratory

Journal of Chemical Health and Safety

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 22 Iss. 4 Pg. 23-32

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2015

Changing Psychophysical Characteristics of Construction Workers Require New Ergonomic Strategies.

Proceedings of the XXVIIth Annual Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 6

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2015

Editor's Message

Safety Health and Environmental Research

Regular Column in Journal or Newspaper

Vol. 11 Iss. 1 Pg. 2

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2015

Improving Occupational Health and Safety for the Aging Construction Workforce in the United States

31st International Congress on Occupational Health (ICOH)

Other

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2015

Psychophysical and Demographic Changes Require Rethinking Ergonomic Strategies.

Proceedings of the 2015 ASSE Professional Development Conference

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2015

Work related musculoskeletal risks associated with the care, treatment and transportation of bariatric patients: A review

Journal of Environmental and Occupational Science

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 4 Iss. 1 Pg. 53-55

January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2015

Occupational Safety Issues of Residential Construction Surveyed in Wisconsin, United States

Industrial Health/National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 52 Iss. 6 Pg. 541-547

December 2014

Critical Analyses of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Practical Solutions in Construction

The 2014 HFES International Annual Meeting. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New

Vol. 58 Iss. 1 Pg. 1633-1637

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2014

Fatal Falls in the U.S. Residential Construction Industry

American Journal of Industrial Medicine

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 57 Iss. 9 Pg. 992-1000

September 2014

Construction Workers' Perception of Stretch and Flex Program Effectiveness in Preventing Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders

XXVI Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 19-25

June 2014

Ergonomic Evaluation of the Sterile Process Department at the Fort Healthcare Memorial Hospital

Technical Report

May 2014

Aging Workforce and Ergonomics in Construction: Opportunities and Challenges

Journal of Ergonomics

Other

Vol. 3 Iss. 116

2013

An Ergonomic Study of Patient Handling and Transportation at the Fort Healthcare Memorial Hospital

Technical Report

2013

Fatal Falls in US Residential Construction

Proceedings of the International Conference on Fall Prevention and Protection

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2013

Health and Safety Issues of Older Workers Surveyed in the Construction Industry

Industrial and Systems Engineering Review

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 1 Iss. 2 Pg. 123-131

September 2013

Fatal Falls from Roofs among U.S. Construction Workers

Journal of Safety Research

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 44 Pg. 17-24

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2013

Patient Safety Strategies Targeting Healthcare Personnel: A Review of the Ergonomic Issues in the Laparoscopic Operating Room

Advances in Engineering for Healthcare Safety - From Surgery Ergonomics to Computational Fluid Dynamics

Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New

Pg. 167-183

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2013

Translating Academic Research on Manual Lifting Tasks Observations into Construction Workplace Good Practices

Journal of Safety, Health and Environmental Research

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 8 Iss. 1 Pg. 3-10

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2013

Assessing Musculoskeletal Concerns Associated with Outpatient Surgeries

Proceedings of the 1st Annual World Conference of the Society for Industrial and Systems Engineering.

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 7

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2012

B Factor and Its Importance to HFE Practitioners - Applying NIOSH’s 1991 Revised Lifting Equation and Its Derivatives

. Proceedings of the 2012 HFES 56th Annual Meeting. Human Factors and Ergonomics Society

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2012

Health and Safety Issues among Older Construction Workers: A Pilot Study

Proceedings of the 1st Annual World Conference of the Society for Industrial and Systems Engineering

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 6

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2012

Study of Musculoskeletal Risks of the Office-Based Surgeries

WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 41 Pg. 1940-1943

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2012

A Study of Trade-Specific Occupational Ergonomics Considerations in the U.S. Construction Industry

WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 42 Iss. 2 Pg. 215-222

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2012

Bridging the Gap between Academic Research and Construction Workplaces Using the NIOSH 1991 Lifting Equation

Proceedings of the 2012 ASSE Professional Development Conference.

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2012

A Review of the Ergonomic Issues in the Laparoscopic Operating Room

Journal of Healthcare Engineering

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 3 Iss. 4 Pg. 587-604

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2012

Promoting Health and Safety of Aging Construction Workers

Proceedings of the 2011 Safety Day Annual Construction Safety Conference

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

March 2011

Do Stretching Programs Prevent Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders?

Journal of Safety, Health and Environmental Research

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 6 Iss. 3 Pg. 1-8

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2010

Ergonomic Assessment of Musculoskeletal Discomfort of Iron Workers in Highway Construction

WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 36 Iss. 1 Pg. 47-53

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2010

Emerging Technologies and Construction Safety

Proceedings of the 20th Annual Construction Safety Conference

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

March 2010

Ergonomic Injury Prevention in Construction

Proceedings of the 20th Annual Construction Safety Conference

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

March 2010

Logging Safety in Wisconsin

Great Lakes Timber Professionals Association

Journal Article, Public or Trade Journal

Vol. 3 Pg. 52-54

March 2010

An Ergonomic Evaluation of Different Types of Latches of Reusable Shipping Containers

Department of Product Development at Orbis Corporation

Technical Report

2009

Comparison of Risk Factors for Falls from Height between Commercial and Residential Roofers

Journal of Safety Research

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 40 Iss. 1 Pg. 1-6

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2009

Key Factors in Successful Participatory Ergonomics Programs

Proceedings of the 14th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering Theory, Applications & Practice

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 239-242

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2009

Preventing Musculoskeletal Injuries in the Construction Industry

Ergonomics: Design, Integration and Implementation

Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New

Pg. 235-244

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2009

Safety and Ergonomic Considerations for an Aging Workforce in the US Construction Industry

WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment & Rehabilitation

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 33 Iss. 3 Pg. 307-315

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2009

Improving Ergonomics for Aging Workers in the U.S. Construction Industry

Proceedings of the 17th World Congress on Ergonomics

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2009

Investigation of Common Construction Materials Weight and Related Manual Lifting Task Observations

. Proceedings of the 17th World Congress on Ergonomics (IEA 2009).

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2009

Review Study of Computer Input Devices and Older Users

International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 25 Iss. 5 Pg. 455-474

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2009

Onsite Ergonomics: Ensuring Worker Comfort Could Reduce Injuries, Premiums

Midwest Construction/ The McGraw-Hill Companies

Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-Revised

Vol. 11 Iss. 9 Pg. 32-33

2008

Safety Belt Use in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Safety

Technical Report

2008

Computer Input Devices for an Aging Workforce

Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2008

Postural Balance and Adaptations in Transitioning Sloped Surfaces

. International Journal of Construction Education and Research

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 4 Iss. 3 Pg. 189-199

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2008

Managing an Aging Workforce – Initiatives and Measures at Macro Level: Improving Safety of Older Construction Workers in the United States

Proceedings of the XVIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work

Conference Proceeding

Vol. SY10-06 Pg. 5

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2008

Measuring Safety and Productivity in Construction

. Proceedings of the XVIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work

Conference Proceeding

Vol. SC04-02. Pg. 5

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2008

Musculoskeletal Symptoms of Ironworkers in Highway Construction: Implication for Ergonomic Assessments

Proceedings of the XVIII World Congress on Safety and Health at Work

Conference Proceeding

Vol. SC04-06 Pg. 5

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2008

The Effect of Adjustment Period on Maximum Acceptable Frequency for a Roofing Task

International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 38 Iss. 2 Pg. 222-231

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2008

Applying Ergonomics in Highway Construction

Construction Safety & Health by Design

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

March 2008

Surface Slope Effects on Shingling Frequency and Postural Balance in a Simulated Roofing Task

Ergonomics

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 51 Iss. 3 Pg. 330-344

March 2008

Investigation of Ergonomic Issues in the Wisconsin Construction Industry

Journal of Safety, Health and Environmental Research

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 5 Iss. 1 Pg. 1-19

January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2008

Don't strain yourself

Occupational Hazards/ Penton Media, Inc.

Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-Revised

Vol. 69 Iss. 1 Pg. 36-41

2007

Safety Belt Use in Wisconsin

Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Safety

Technical Report

2007

Wisconsin Summer 2007 Motorcycle Speed Survey Field Observation Methods and Experience

Wisconsin Department of Transportation, Bureau of Transportation Safety

Technical Report

2007

Evaluation of Rebar-Tying Operations in Highway Construction: A Field Study

Proceedings of the 12th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering - Theory, Applications and Practice

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 216-219

November 2007

Safety and Ergonomic Issues Surveyed in the Landscaping Industry

Proceedings of the 12th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering - Theory, Applications and Practice

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 220-223

November 2007

The Effect of Adjustment Period on Maximum Acceptable Frequency for a Roofing Task

International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 37 Iss. 4 Pg. 357-365

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2007

Occupational Ergonomic Issues in Highway Construction Surveyed in Wisconsin, United States

Industrial Health

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 45 Iss. 3 Pg. 487-493

March 2007

Opportunities for Improving Productivity in Roofing Construction

International Journal of Construction Education and Research

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 3 Iss. 1 Pg. 67-77

January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2007

Postural Balance and Sloped Surfaces in Roofing Construction

Proceedings of the 45th Annual American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE) Professional Development Conference and Exposition

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2006

Educating Construction Safety Professionals: A Collaborative Model for the 21st Century

Professional Safety

Journal Article, Public or Trade Journal

Vol. 51 Iss. 7 Pg. 41-45

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2006

Fall Protection Equipment Effects on Productivity and Safety in Residential Roofing Construction

Journal of Construction Research

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 1 Iss. 1/2 Pg. 149-157

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2006

A Survey of the Safety Roles and Costs of Injuries in the Roofing Contracting Industry

Journal of Safety, Health and Environmental Research

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 3 Iss. 1 Pg. 1-20

January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2006

An Investigation of Myocardial Aerobic Capacity as a Measure of both Physical and Cognitive Workloads.

International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 35 Iss. 12 Pg. 1097-1107

December 2005

An Investigation of Fall Protection Systems for Improving Productivity and Safety in the Roofing Industry

Safety: From the Ground Up/ Construction Safety Council

Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-Revised

Pg. 317-327

2005

Occupational Injuries and Fatalities in the Roofing Contracting Industry

Journal of Construction Engineering and Management

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 131 Iss. 11 Pg. 1233-1240

November 2005

Comparative Evaluation of Keyboarding Speed, Accuracy, and Comfort: Fixed-Angle Split Versus QWERTY

Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2005

Impact of Fall Protection Equipment on the Productivity of Roof Shingling Operations

Proceedings of the XIX Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 138-142

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2005

Injury, Cost, and Risk Reductions in Office Ergonomic Environment: A Case Study

Proceedings of the XIX Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 150-154

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2005

Prediction of Maximum Acceptable Roof Shingling Frequency

Proceedings of the XIX Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 143-149

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2005

Ratings of Perceived Loss of Balance: A Potential Safety Monitoring Technique for Workers Walking/Working on Sloped Surfaces

Journal of Safety, Health and Environmental Research

Journal Article, Academic Journal

Vol. 2 Iss. 1 Pg. 1-26

January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2005

Effects of Roof Slopes on Workers’ Perceived Loss of Balance

Proceedings of the XVIII Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 44-47

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2004

A Review of Costs of Injuries in the Roofing Industry

Proceedings of the 8th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering - Theory, Applications, and Practice

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 391-396

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2003

A Review of Safety and Ergonomic Issues in the Roofing Industry

Quality of Work and Products in Enterprises of the Future

Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New

Pg. 196-199

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2003

A Study of Relationship between Productivity Measure and Safety in the Roofing Industry

Proceedings of the 8th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering - Theory, Applications, and Practice

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 172-176

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2003

An Investigation of the Role of Safety in the Roofing Industry

.), Proceedings of the 8th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering - Theory, Applications, and Practice

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 386-390

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2003

Identification of Hazardous Tasks in the Roofing Industry

Quality of Work and Products in Enterprises of the Future

Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New

Pg. 185-188

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2003

Psychophysically Derived Work Frequencies Associated with Roof Shingling Operations: A Pilot Study

Proceedings of the 8th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering - Theory, Applications, and Practice

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 1-6

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2003

The Effect of Lifting Dominance and Height on Maximum Acceptable Weight of Lift for Asymmetrical Lifting and Lowering Tasks

Quality of Work and Products in Enterprises of the Future

Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New

Pg. 239-242

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2003

A Review of the Role of Safety in the Roofing Contracting Industry

Proceedings of the Fourth Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in Construction Engineering and Management Symposium Held at Western Michigan University Sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF)

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 17-21

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2003

A Study of Detailed Injuries and their Relationship to Costs in the Roofing Contracting Industry

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 32-36

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2003

A Study of the Current Measures of Productivity and Safety in the Roofing Contracting Industry

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 27-31

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2003

A Simulation Study of An Automotive Foundry Plant Manufacturing Engine Heads

Proceedings of the 2003 Advanced Simulation Technologies Conference (ASTC)

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2003

A Review of Safety and Ergonomic Issues in the Roofing Industry

Center for Research Excellence in Occupational Safety, Western Michigan University

Technical Report

2002

Ergonomic Evaluation of Office Workstations at KVCC

Teaching Learning Center, Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC)

Technical Report

2002

The Effect of Time Study Methods on Accuracy

Proceedings of the 7th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering - Theory, Applications, and Practice

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 226-229

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2002

A Safety and Ergonomic Study of the Roofing Industry

Proceedings of the Third Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) in Construction Engineering and Management Symposium Held at Western Michigan University Sponsored by National Science Foundation (NSF)

Conference Proceeding

Pg. pp. 6-10

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2002

Biomechanical Analyses of Paramedics Using Stairchairs

.), Proceeding of the XVI Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2002

Comparison of Commercial Stairchairs using Data Envelopment Analysis

Proceedings of the XVI Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2002

Postural Analysis of Paramedics Using Stairchairs

Proceedings of the XVI Annual International Occupational Ergonomics and Safety Conference

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 2002

A Simulation Study of An Automotive Foundry Plant Manufacturing Engine Blocks

Proceedings of the 2002 Winter Simulation Conference

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 1035-1040

January (1st Quarter/Winter) 2002

An Ergonomic Evaluation at Magna Interior Systems/Dakkota Integrated Systems

Magna Interior/Dakkota Integrated Systems

Technical Report

2001

Plant Monitoring & Control System Implementation: A Case Study of an Automotive Foundry Plant

Proceedings of the 6th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering - Theory, Applications, and Practice,

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2001

The Effect of Physical and Mental Workload on Myocardial Oxygen Consumption

Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety 4

Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New

Pg. 371-376

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2001

An Ergonomic Evaluation of the Faculty Office Workstations

Faculty of the Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology, Western Michigan University

Technical Report

2000

An Ergonomic Study of Lifting Tasks at Kellogg's

Final Report to Kellogg's Corporation

Technical Report

2000

Ergonomic Evaluation of Breeze Unit at Steelcase, Inc for IDEO

Steelcase, Inc.

Technical Report

2000

Ergonomic Evaluation of Breeze Unit at Steelcase, Inc for IDEO

Steelcase, Inc.

Technical Report

2000

Biomechanical Analysis of Manual Metal Pouring Operations

American Foundry Society (AFS) Transactions

Journal Article, Public or Trade Journal

Vol. 00-103 Pg. 685-691

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2000

Range of Motion of the Wrist: Implications for Designing Computer Input Devices for the Elderly

Disability and Rehabilitation Journal

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 22 Iss. 13/14 Pg. 633-637

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 2000

An Ergonomic Study of Office Workstations

Final Report to Vice President of Admission and Finance, Wichita State University

Technical Report

1999

An Ergonomic Study of Push and Grip Forces Associated with a Titanium Drilling Task

Final Reprot to Boeing Commerical Airplane Group

Technical Report

1999

Shoulder Range of Motion of 65-79 Year Old Adults (Abstract)

Proceedings of American College of Sport Medicine Annual Meeting

Conference Proceeding

1999

The Effect of Age on Computer Input Device Use: Performance and Ratings of Perceived Exertion

SAE Technical Paper Series: No. . Warrendale, PA: SAE

Journal Article, Public or Trade Journal

Pg. 1999-01-1604

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 1999

The Effect of Window Size on Accuracy for Video Work Sampling

Proceedings of the 4th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering - Theory, Applications, and Practice

Conference Proceeding

Pg. 5

October (4th Quarter/Autumn) 1999

Normative Data on Select Joint Range of Motion and Grip Strength of Elderly Males and Females

Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety 3

Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New

Pg. 379-383

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 1999

The Impact of Age on Computer Input Device Use: Psychophysical and Physiological Measures

International Journal of Industrial Ergonomics

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 24 Iss. 5 Pg. 503-513

April (2nd Quarter/Spring) 1999

Is the Trackball a Better Input Device for the Older Computer User?

Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation

Journal Article, Professional Journal

Vol. 9 Iss. 1 Pg. 33-43

January (1st Quarter/Winter) 1999

An Ergonomic Evaluation of Stapling Workstations at Wichita State University Library

Final Report to Wichita State University Library

Technical Report

1998

An Ergonomic Study of Office Workstations at Sedgwick County Register of Deeds Office

Sedgwick County Courthouse

Technical Report

1998

Ergonomic Evaluation at Larksfield Place Retirement Homes

Larksfield Place

Technical Report

1998

Ergonomic Evaluation of Counting Office Workstations

Final Report to B&G Plating Company

Technical Report

1998

Ergonomic Evaluation of Some Tasks at Hudson Foods - Noel, MO

OSHA in the U.S. Department of Labor

Technical Report

1998

Cursor-Control Performance of Older Adults Using Two Computer Input Device

Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety 2

Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New

Pg. 541-544

July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 1998

An Ergonomic Study of USD 259: School Service Center

USD 259: Schol Service Center

Technical Report

1997

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Construction Ergonomics LLC

Principal Consultant; Occupational Ergonomics/ Human Factors Engineering and Industrial Safety

The American Society of Safety Engineers (ASSE)

Chicago, IL

Managing Editor and Editorial Review Board for the Journal of SH&E Research (JSHER), an online academic journal of ASSE.

The Society for Industrial and Systems Engineering

Advisory Committee Member of The Society for Industrial and Systems Engineering

CDC/National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health

Atlanta, GA

Dr. Choi serves as a Scientific Grant Reviewer for the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)...

CPWR/NIOSH

Communications Plan – Abstract Coding”. Dr. Sang D. Choi (Agreement No. 3001-911-02). NIOSH Cooperative Agreement National Center for Construction Safety and Health. No. U60OH009762 (CFDA#93.262), DHHS/NIOSH.

NIOSH/CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training

Silver Spring, MD

Dr. Choi serves as a Technical Advisor (construction safety expertise/consultant) in the "Data Tracking Projects" for the CDC/NIOSH/CPWR-The Center for Construction Research and Training.

Orbis Corporation’s Product Development Department

Oconomowoc, WI

Conducted an ergonomic evaluation of the different types of latches of reusable shipping containers

Johns Disposal Service, Inc.

Whitewater, WI

Conducted an ergonomic study of the recycling sorting process

Meriter Hospital, Inc.

Madison, WI

Cooperated in an ergonomic evaluation and selection of patient handling equipment

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program funded by National Science Foundation (NSF)

Kalamazoo, MI

Cooperated in a safety and ergonomic study of the roofing industry

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Kalamazoo, MI

Participated in an investigation of the relationship between patient acuity, time standards, and productivity

Teaching Learning Center at Kalamazoo Valley Community College

Kalamazoo, MI

Conducted an ergonomic evaluation of office workstations

Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program funded by National Science Foundation (NSF)

Kalamazoo, MI

Cooperated in a safety and ergonomic study of the roofing industry

Stryker Medical, Inc.

Kalamazoo, MI

Conducted an ergonomic evaluation of stairchairs

Bronson Methodist Hospital

Kalamazoo, MI

Participated in an investigation of the effects of certain medications on IV tubings

Magna Interior/Dakkota Integrated Systems

Holt, MI

Conducted an ergonomic evaluation

General Motors (GM) Saginaw Metal Casting Operations

Saginaw, MI

Participated in the development and implementation of plant monitoring & control system

Lost Foam at General Motors (GM) Saginaw Metal Casting Operations

Saginaw, MI

Designed a Molding Inventory Control System (MICS) for aging area

Genesis Seating, Inc.

Grand Rapids, MI

Conducted a labor standard analysis using MOST (Maynard Operational Sequencing Techniques)

Department of Speech Pathology and Audiology at Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI

Conducted an ergonomic evaluation of the faculty office workstations

Steelcase, Inc. for IDEO

Grand Rapids, MI

Participated in comfort and efficiency study of Breeze unit and office workstations

Kellogg’s Corporation

Battle Creek, MI

Conducted an ergonomic study of lifting tasks

A/C Foundry Company

Battle Creek, MI

Conducted an ergonomic evaluation on the manual metal pouring operations

Kysor Medallion Company

Holland, MI

Participated in a work sampling study to determine machine & person utilization and optimal sample sizes (windows) on the metal press operations

Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company

Wichita, KS

Contributed an ergonomic study of push and grip forces associated with an inconel and an aluminum drilling task

Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company

Wichita, KS

Assisted in the development of the effects of dampening devices on hand-arm vibration during a drilling task

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS

Evaluated the office workstations of the Vice President of Administration and Finance

Office of Research Administration (ORA) at Wichita State University

Wichita, KS

Participated in the study of range of motion of the elderly

Boeing Commercial Aircraft Company

Wichita, KS

Designed and implemented an ergonomic study of push and grip forces associated with a titanium drilling task

OSHA at Hudson Foods

Noel, MO

Assisted in ergonomic evaluations of various selected tasks, while utilizing workplace measurement, strength and anthropometry measurement, employee interviews, video-taping, and video analysis

North American Salt Company

Wichita, KS

Participated in the development of work measurement system, facility layout, production standards, quality improvement program, and cost analysis

Cessna Aircraft Company

Wichita, KS

Assisted in the evaluation of the effects of dampening devices on hand-arm vibration during a riveting task

Cessna Aircraft Company

Wichita, KS

Cooperated in an ergonomic study of the effect of type and size of rivet guns on hand-arm vibration

Larksfield Place Retirement Homes

Wichita, KS

Participated in an ergonomic evaluation

Wichita State University Library

Wichita, KS

Conducted an ergonomic evaluation of stapling and cutting workstations

B&G Plating Company

Wichita, KS

Conducted an ergonomic evaluation of counting office workstations

Wichita, KS

Implemented an ergonomic study of data entry booth, vault room, and micro filming room

USD 259: School Service Center

Wichita, KS

Participated in the improvement of work method & process and workplace layout

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