PREMUS2016

PREMUS 2016
Welcome
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Greetings from the
Ontario Minister of Labour
Dear Attendees,
As Minister of Labour, and on behalf of the ministry, I am very pleased to extend a warm
welcome to everyone in attendance at the 9th International Scientific Conference on the
Prevention of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (PREMUS), hosted by the Institute
for Work & Health.
Since 1992, PREMUS has brought together scientists, students, practitioners in occupational
health and safety, epidemiologists, ergonomists, industrial engineers, clinicians
and policy-makers to promote research and utilize that knowledge to improve workplace
health and safety.
I am delighted to inform you that my ministry’s ergonomists are also in attendance at
this conference, and my ministry looks forward to learning and benefiting from the latest
developments in the field of musculoskeletal disorder prevention. The Ministry of Labour
has an unflinching dedication to fair, safe and harmonious workplaces in Ontario, and with
your valued support and collaboration, our government will continue to build a thriving
and vibrant province.
Every person who works deserves to go home safe at the end of each day, and every
person here today has a role to play in making this goal a reality. To the many professions
represented and professionals in attendance at this dynamic conference, I offer my
sincere thanks for all your efforts in helping to keep workers safe on the job.
Please accept my sincere best wishes for a safe, healthy and informative conference.
Sincerely,
Kevin Flynn
Ontario Minister of Labour