Welcome to the PREMUS 2016 Media Room

On June 20-23, 2016 the Institute for Work & Health (IWH) hosts the 9th International Scientific Conference on the Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Toronto, Canada.

The theme of this program is Preventing Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in a Global Economy.

The final conference program is now available.

Check this page often for news and updates about the conference.

News releases

• June 23, 2016 —Higher Risk of Some Musculoskeletal Injuries Among Women May Be Due to Sex and Gender Differences That Go Beyond Size and Strength
• June 22, 2016 — PREMUS Keynote Recommends Equal Time Standing and Sitting, and Frequent Posture Changes During Work Day
• June 21, 2016 — Safety Climate and Safety Leadership Key Factors in Workplace MSD Prevention Programs: PREMUS Keynote
• June 20, 2016 — Forceful Motion a Key Risk Factor for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: PREMUS Keynote
• June 9, 2016 — Latest research on preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders the focus of PREMUS 2016
• May 20, 2016 — International conference on preventing work-related musculoskeletal disorders less than a month away
• September 16, 2015 — Now Open: PREMUS 2016 Call for Abstracts

PREMUS e-newsletters

• Issue 9
• Issue 8
• Issue 7
• Issue 6
• Issue 5
• Issue 4
• Issue 3
• Issue 2
• Issue 1

Media registration

Members of the media are welcome to attend and cover the sessions.

Please pre-register by e-mailing uvu@iwh.on.ca.

Registered members of the media receive free access to all scientific sessions, the media room and the interview room. Members of the media may also register on site at the conference.

Media contacts

To obtain information about PREMUS 2016, register as media or request an interview, please contact: