New Year's Message from Occupational Health Leaders: President Kim Sang-ho to dedicate efforts to the prevention of occupational musculoskeletal disorders and improvement of work efficiency

 

Safety First Dot News Editorial Office Input: 2024.01.01. 10:53

 

Kim Sangho, President of the Ergonomics Society of Korea

 

[SafeFirst Dot News] Hello, everyone. I am Kim Sang-ho, the 22nd President of the Korean Society of Human Factors Engineering. I would like to extend my greetings to all safety and health professionals nationwide as we welcome the New Year of 2024. I hope you stay healthy and experience only joyous moments in your homes and workplaces throughout the year.

 

Safety and health are fundamental needs and rights that everyone desires. However, the true fruition of these values occurs when a culture is established, emphasizing their societal importance and striving collectively to achieve them. It is unfortunate that the value of safety and health seems to be relatively underestimated in our society. Nevertheless, thanks to your continuous efforts under challenging conditions, I believe that this year, too, we will take another step closer to becoming a safer and healthier society. I promise that members of the Korean Society of Human Factors Engineering, including myself, will strive even harder.

 

The year 2024 holds special significance for the Ergonomics Society of Korea, which has a history of over 40 years. This is because we will host the International Ergonomics Association(IEA) World Congress for the second time, following the 2003 event in Seoul. Up until now, only seven countries worldwide, including South Korea, have hosted this congress twice.

 

We are diligently preparing for IEA 2024 to successfully establish ourselves as a leading nation in human factors engineering. We invite all society members to actively participate in the academic congress, which will take place from August 25th for five days, featuring various presentations and events related to safety and health.

 

In the field of safety and health, ergonomics specialists have been at the forefront of designing and improving job duties and work environments from the worker's perspective to prevent occupational musculoskeletal disorders and enhance work efficiency. Since 2022, the Ergonomics Society of Korea, in collaboration with the Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Occupational Safety and Health Agency, has been implementing an award system for outstanding workplace improvement cases. This year, we hope for your active support and participation to discover and disseminate even more exemplary cases.

 

We are currently facing rapid changes in the socio-technical environment, driven by the innovation of IT technologies led by artificial intelligence. As safety and health will swiftly enter the era of smart safety and health in response to the impact of new technologies, we ask for your utmost dedication to your workplace duties and self-development amid the waves of change. In 2024, we hope that everyone, inspired by the ascending energy of the blue dragon, plays a greater role in establishing industrial safety and health. Happy New Year!

 

Department of Industrial Engineering, Seoul National University, The World Ergonomics Union Board of Directors Meeting held for the Success of the 2024 Jeju International Ergonomics Association

14 members of the Executive Board of the World Ergonomics Union from 12 countries, Holding an Executive Board Meeting.

Discussion on the preparation status for the 2024 Jeju International Ergonomics Assocication.

 

News Update

Seoul National University College of Engineering

May 18, 2023.

 

Seoul - (News Wire) - Seoul National University College of Engineering (Dean Yooseok Hong) announced that the Department of Industrial Engineering hosted a two-day Executive Board Meeting of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) from May 16th (Tuesday) to the 17th (Wednesday).

 

The International Ergonomics Federation Board of Directors

 

The International Ergonomics Association (IEA) is a gathering of academic organizations in the field of ergonomics from over 140 countries. It holds an annual board meeting and executive board meeting. The executive board is the decision-making body responsible for the operation and management of the IEA. The 2023 executive board meeting is scheduled to be held in Korea to review the preparations for the 2024 world conference and visit the conference venue.

On May 18, a special session introducing IEA activities and discussing the development of ergonomics is scheduled to be held at the 2023 Spring Academic Conference of the Korean Society of Human Factors Engineering at Hankyong University. On the 19th, executives, including the board chairman, will visit Jeju ICC, the venue for the upcoming conference, to ensure thorough preparation and confirm details for the conference proceedings.

 

The World Ergonomics Conference (IEA 2024), scheduled to be held at Jeju ICC from August 25 to 26, 2024, will be themed "Better Ergonomics for the Future of Humanity." Over 1,500 ergonomics experts from more than 140 countries worldwide are expected to participate. The World Ergonomics Conference, often likened to the Olympics of ergonomics, is the largest academic conference in the field, occurring every three years. Following the 2003 Seoul conference, South Korea has confirmed the hosting of the 2024 event in Jeju, solidifying its status as a global hub for ergonomics.

Professor Myeong-Hwan Yoon, who is currently serving as the Chairman of the IEA 2024 Organizing Committee and is affiliated with the Department of Industrial Engineering at Seoul National University, stated, "This IEA Executive Council meeting is the first face-to-face gathering since the pandemic, where major activities and management evaluations of the IEA will be reported. It holds significant importance, especially in reviewing the preparations for the success of IEA 2024 scheduled to take place in Jeju in 2024."

The Ergonomics Society of Korea is actively preparing to host IEA 2024. Thus far, South Korea stands as the sole Asian country to host the IEA conference twice, and even on a global scale, it is among only seven advanced nations. This positions Korea in the G7 status in the field of human factors engineering.

[On-Site Reporting] Various Aspects of the ‘2023 Annual Fall Congress of the Ergonomics Society of Korea’

 

Reporter's name: Dana Kim.

November 22, 2023.

 

 

[SafetyFirst.news] The Ergonomics Society of Korea (President Jae-hee Park) held the '2023 Annual Fall Congress of the Ergonomics Society of Korea' from November 15 to 18 at the Jeju International Convention Center, focusing on the theme of 'Smart Safety Health and Ergonomics.'

 

In line with the increasing interest and demand for 'Smart Safety Health,' the conference featured research posters and sessions on safety health studies incorporating various smart technologies.

 

President Jae-hee Park of the Ergonomics Society of Korea emphasized the significant impact of Ergonomics Design Award (EDA) and Excellent Work Improvement Case Award (EWA) on both design and safety in ergonomics. He also expressed anticipation for the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) conference, scheduled to take place at the same venue in Jeju International Convention Center next year.

 

 

Diverse Research Presentations on the Theme of 'Smart Safety Health and Ergonomics'

The appearance of Director Kyung-hee Ryu during the keynote lecture/ Photo provided by the Ergonomics Society of Korea

 

Kyung-hee Ryu, Director of the Industrial Safety and Health Bureau at the Ministry of Employment and Labor, delivered the keynote lecture on 'Our Collective Efforts for Preventing Musculoskeletal Disorders.'

 

Director Ryu described ergonomics as a discipline infused with affectionate love for humanity, analyzing the mind and structure of individuals to create the most effective and efficient engineering processes. He then provided an overview of the current status and direction of industrial safety health policies at the Ministry of Employment and Labor, highlighting the role of ergonomics in this context.

 

The conference featured various research papers aligned with the theme of 'Smart Safety Health and Ergonomics.' The basic sessions covered topics such as ▲Human Engineering, ▲UX Design, ▲AI and Ergonomics, ▲Usability, ▲Automotive Ergonomics, ▲Human Error and Safety, ▲Evaluation Systems and Tools, ▲VR/AR, ▲Biometric Signal Measurement, ▲General Human Factors, ▲Universal Design, ▲Interface Design, among others, all related to smart safety health.

 

Planning sessions has been established for university students aspiring to enter the field of ergonomics, as well as emerging ergonomists, to exchange a variety of information in the field of ergonomic, ▲Career exploration for Ergonomists, ▲Colloquium for rising scientists, ▲Current status and future prospects of ergonomics education, ▲Analysis of behavioral patterns and situations using biosignals

 

Special sessions covered a wide range of topics, including ▲3rd VR/AR Intellectual Property Idea Camp 1, ▲Gaze Tracking Technology, ▲Biomass Hot Melt Film, ▲Integration of Smart Safety Health Technology and Policies for the Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders, ▲Research and Development of Assistive Devices for Elderly and Disabled Individuals, ▲2nd Technical Exchange Meeting of the Smart Human Interface Project Team, ▲Ergonomics of Korea Technology Society, ▲Korea Stanford Center, ▲Current Status of Research and Development of Operator Support Systems in the Nuclear Field, ▲Corporate Innovation and Strengthening Competitiveness, ▲Innovative Manufacturing Technology and Automation, ▲High-Efficiency Technology and Innovation, ▲Process Optimization and Data Quality Management.

 

 

Recognition of Research Achievements by Undergraduate and Graduate Students, and Ergonomics Design Awards for Companies

 

In addition to the conference sessions, events such as the Student Paper Contest, Capstone Design Contest, and Outstanding Poster Contest were held to encourage student participation and share new research findings.

 

At the 12th Student Paper Contest, the Grand Prize went to the joint research conducted by Ulsan Science and Technology and Samsung Display Research Institute on 'Interaction of Ocular Movement and Duty Ratio for Motion Blur.' The Capstone Design Contest awarded the first prize to Ulsan University for 'Development of a Worker Load Analysis Program Based on REBA Using Artificial Intelligence.' The 13th Outstanding Poster Contest recognized the joint research of Handong University and NOOGI on 'Comparative Analysis of the Usability of Ergonomics Chairs Regarding Correct Posture' with the Best Poster Award.

 

The 3rd Outstanding Young Ergonomists Award, given to a young ergonomists who has made a significant impact on the development of ergonomics in Korea through outstanding research achievements and active industrial activities, was awarded to Professor Won-sup Lee (Handong University).

 

 

Members of the Ergonomics Society of Korea commemorating their attendance by taking a group photo at the conference/ Photo provided by the Ergonomics Society of Korea

 

The Ergonomics Design Award (EDA), given annually during the fall conference, aims to encourage scientific and rational product evaluation and design processes from a ergonomic perspective. The Grand Prize for the 23rd Ergonomics Design Award went to LG Electronics' to be released humidifier. LG Electronics stated that they are continuously creating design innovations to enhance product convenience through user experience design that considers customer needs. The Best of Best category included LG Electronics' Universal Kiosk and Samsung Electronics' Bespoke Grande AI and Bespoke Jet AI.

 

 

Contract Signing for Hosting the 2024 IEA International Academic Conference

 

Event agency contract for the successful hosting of the IEA Congress 2024/ Photo provided by the Ergonomics Society of Korea

 

Concluding his term after the successful completion of the 2023 Fall Academic Conference, President Jae-hee Park (Professor at Hankyong University) expressed his satisfaction, noting the attendance of over 600 participants. He shared his expectations for the upcoming 2024 IEA, stating that it is anticipated to be successfully organized at the same venue.

 

Sang-ho Kim, Vice President of the Ergonomics Society of Korea and the incoming 22nd president (Professor of Industrial Engineering at Kumoh National Institute of Technology), pledged to do his best to make the society a wakeful and empowering community where members feel a sense of belonging and pride. He also expressed his commitment to successfully host the 2024 IEA International Academic Conference, aiming to elevate the status of the Ergonomics Society and Korea on the global stage.

 

Established in 1982, the Ergonomics Society Korea, with approximately 1,700 members, is the sole representative society in the field of ergonomics in Korea. Engaging in various academic activities such as spring and fall conferences and journal publications, the society actively promotes technological advancements in the field.

 

In particular, the upcoming 'IEA 2024 International Academic Conference,' to be held in Jeju Island next year, is a major global academic event in the field of ergonomics, taking place every three years. As only seven countries worldwide have hosted more than two academic conferences in this field, Korea stands out as the only Asian country to have such an opportunity, expecting significant participation from domestic and international safety and health professionals

Global Ergonomists Convene in Korea: Inauguration Ceremony for 'IEA 2024 JEJU' Organizing Committee

 

Heekung Kim, a safety and health reporter.

August 24, 2023.

 

The Ergonomics Society of Korea (President: Professor Jae-hee Park, Hankyong National University) held the inaugural ceremony of the organizing committee for the 22nd International Ergonomics Association(IEA 2024 Jeju) on the 23rd./ Photo provided by the Ergonomics Society of Korea

 

[SafeTypist News] The Ergonomics Society of Korea, headed by Professor Jae-hee Park of Hankyong National University, officially established the organizing committee for the "22nd International Ergonomics Association Congress (IEA 2024 Jeju)" on the 23rd. The committee hosted an inaugural ceremony, expressing hopes for the successful execution of this triennial official academic conference organized by the International Ergonomics Association (IEA).

 

The IEA Congress, organized by the International Ergonomics Association, has been held every three years since its inception in Stockholm, Sweden, in 1961, totaling 21 conferences. The 22nd congress is scheduled to take place over six days starting from August 24 next year at the Jeju International Convention Center (ICC). The event is co-hosted by the Ergonomics Society of Korea and the Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency. This marks the second international academic conference held in Korea, following the 2003 event in Seoul, generating anticipation among domestic safety and health professionals.

 

Members of the Ergonomics Society of Korea celebrate the establishment of the IEA 2024 Organizing Committee/ Photo provided by the Ergonomics Society of Korea

 

The IEA 2024 organizing committee, led by Professor Myung-hwan Yun of the Department of Industrial Engineering at Seoul National University, comprises 14 subcommittees, covering various aspects such as ▲Executive office, ▲Academic Programs, ▲Special Academic Programs, ▲International Cooperation, ▲Publications, ▲Events, ▲Domestic Sponsorship/Promotion/Exhibition, International Sponsorship/Promotion/Exhibition, ▲Information Systems, ▲Planning, ▲Industry Collaboration, ▲Social Media/Content, Accommodation/Registration, and Creativity. Over 100 members, including committee heads, vice heads, and secretaries for each subcommittee, including Secretary-General Gwan-seob Shin (UNIST Professor), are actively participating.

 

Each subcommittee is chaired by individuals such as Secretary-General Gwan-seob Shin (UNIST), Academic Programs Woo-jin Park (Seoul National University), Special Academic Programs Tae-zoon Park (Soongsil University), International Cooperation In-seok Lee (Hankyung National University), Publications Yong-ku Kong (Sungkyunkwan University), Information Systems Sang-won Lee (Korea University), Special Events Hong-in Cheng (Kyungsung University), Planning Kyung-doh Kim (Hongik University), Social Media/Content Jae-hoon Lee (JRB Representative), among others, who have been appointed to commence their activities