Miller excels at orchestrating panel discussions on a wide range of topics that stimulate constructive dialogue. In 1992, an international mandate was adopted to develop a globally harmonized system for hazards classification and labeling by the year 1999. The agreements have drawn opposition from labor, environmental, and civic organizations in the United States, Canada, and other countries. Critical issues surrounding the development of the field of occupational hygiene in several regions in the world will be discussed in this roundtable. Conference attendees will gain the perspectives of leading institutions that are actively addressing these issues today.
Mining is an important aspect of both North America and other global economies.
In recent years, mining has become a rapidly changing resource industry. Understanding cultural differences and identifying the commonalities of both risk assessment and the acceptance of risk are essential to foster harmony in the global marketplace and protect workers throughout the world. It is also essential for industrial hygienists and occupational health practitioners to understand the similarities and differences of national exposure limits. Occupational health, safety, and environmental professionals need a stronger working knowledge of worldwide worker protection standards. Issues to be addressed include world regional differences in worker protection standards and rights, the need for global harmonization, and the appropriate role of standards from developed countries.