AOHC 2009 Conference Program Now Online

Registration is now open for the American Occupational Health Conference (AOHC® 2009). Please consider submitting an individual scientific abstract or poster for presentation at AOHC 2009. The online submission form is available through the conference web site at www.acoem.org/aohc09.aspx. Original research papers, conceptual or theoretical papers, meta-analyses, and systematic reviews will be considered.

The deadline for submission of individual presentations or posters is November 30, 2008 at 11:59 PM Central Time.

Upcoming ACOEM Webinars – Register Now!

The American's With Disability Act Amendments of 2009 - Major Changes Webinar - (12/18)
The Americans with Disability Act Amendments  (ADAA) of 2008 substantially changes which individuals are considered as “covered individuals” under the Act.  These amendments modify the definition of “substantially limited”, the use of mitigating factors in determining coverage and how intermittent conditions may impact reasonable accommodation.

ACOEM Urges Protections against Coal Mine Waste in Water Supply
ACOEM called upon the U.S. Department of the Interior to refrain from issuing a revised regulation for mine operators that it says would degrade national water supplies and the health of communities located downstream from mines. . . [read more]

ACOEM Polls Open – On-line Voting for Board Officers/Directors

The polls are now open for eligible ACOEM members (Active Members, Fellows, Masters, and Past Presidents) to cast their votes for the ACOEM Board of Directors. Candidate information and the ballot are available on line through the ACOEM Election web site. The polls close at 12:00 midnight on December 15.

ACOEM Practice Guidelines Book Shipping Now!

The 2008 revision to ACOEM’s Occupational Medicine Practice Guidelines, 2nd Edition, is now available for shipping. The revision includes updates to the chapters on Elbow Disorders, Low Back Disorders, and Chronic Pain.

Call 847/818-1800 or access the ACOEM Product Catalog to place your order.