A foundation for effectively implementing job rotation will be provided along with a discussion of the common pitfalls. Recent results from a study will be discussed to show the practical application of job rotation schemes. An overview of the ergonomic assessments that are needed to provide an optimal evaluation of the risk associated with the job rotation scheme will be provided.
At the completion of this activity, the learner will be able to:
Explain the principles of effective job rotation
Discuss common pitfalls and weak points of job rotation
Identify how and when job rotation can be effectively implemented
Mercy Omoifo-Irefo is an accomplished Occupational Safety and Ergonomics scholar with over two decades of professional experience spanning academia, research, industrial safety, and advanced training program development. She is currently a Graduate Research Assistant and PhD candidate in Occupational Safety and Ergonomics at the College of Medicine, University of Cincinnati, where she conducts research on cognitive– physical workload interactions, aerosol exposures, job-rotation optimisation, firefighter hyperthermia, and applied human factors in high-risk environments. Her work integrates ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and process safety to develop evidence-based solutions for worker protection across industries. Before joining the University of Cincinnati, Mrs Omoifo-Irefo served as a Senior Academic Staff member at the Petroleum Training Institute, Nigeria, and was the Pioneer Coordinator of the Institute’s Fire Academy, where she designed national-level safety training curricula, coordinated fire response simulations, and led multidisciplinary safety initiatives. She is a Fellow of multiple professional bodies, including the Institute of Safety Professionals of Nigeria, and maintains active membership in HFES, AIHA, IHMM, ASSP, and CSSE. A published researcher and seasoned conference participant, she has contributed to international scholarship in safety science, environmental health, and human factors. Mrs. Omoifo-Irefo is recognised for her leadership, academic excellence, and her lifelong commitment to advancing global workplace safety standards.
Amour Cornelius Dondi, MS, ASP, CSP is currently in his fourth year of doctoral studies in the Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences at the University of Cincinnati. He holds a Master of Science and the Associate Safety Professional (ASP) certification. His research centers on occupational exposures and safety protocols in healthcare environments, where he investigates hazard identification, exposure assessment, and control strategies. Drawing upon extensive fieldwork and interdisciplinary collaboration, Amour develops and validates evidence-based interventions aimed at protecting both patients and healthcare workers from chemical, biological, and physical risks. His long-term goal is to translate academic findings into practical safety programs and policies that improve health outcomes across diverse Healthcare settings.
Dickson Rungere is a third year PhD student at the University of Cincinnati in the Department of Environmental and Public Health Sciences, pursuing Occupational Safety and Ergonomics. He is a certified student hazardous material manager (ST-CHMM) and holds a bachelor degree of Science in Environmental Engineering from the University of Dodoma, Tanzania. His research focuses on reduction of risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders and ergonomic risk factors among automobile mechanics and technicians. His ultimate goal is to learn and contribute to developing and implementing effective health and safety programs beyond mere compliance, focusing on innovation and prevention with private sector organizations to ensure safety.
The Center for Occupational and Environmental Health designates this activity for a maximum of 1.0 Contact Hour. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider Number 12983, for 1 Contact Hour.
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The University of Cincinnati Education and Research Center (UC ERC) serves the regional and national needs in occupational safety and health through interdisciplinary academic education, research training and professional development courses. MS and Ph.D. degrees are offered and a wide range of continuing education courses are available for practicing professionals. Through outreach activities, research findings are shared with practitioners and research is translated to practice.
If you require an accommodation for effective communication (ASL interpreting/CART captioning, alternative media formats, etc.) to fully participate in this event, please contact Will Bellamy at (510) 642-8365 or wbellamy@berkeley.edu(link sends e-mail) with as much advance notice as possible and at least 7-10 days in advance of the event.
