International Conference on Fall Prevention and Protection 2010

On May 19-20, 2010, many of the foremost researchers in fall prevention and protection will convene in Morgantown, West Virginia at the West Virginia University Erickson Alumni Center, to present their findings and methods at the International Conference on Fall Prevention and Protection (ICFPP). NIOSH is hosting this International Conference to provide a forum for researchers to share their work with other researchers, safety professionals, engineers and students. Optional laboratory tours of the NIOSH facility will be conducted on the day preceding the conference, May 18. The conference will provide a technical forum on Fall Prevention and Protection to present research findings and exchange ideas on emerging methods. Session topics will include falls from elevation; slips, trips and falls; the practical application of prevention and intervention tools and methods; and global strategic goals on fall prevention.

Abstract Submission

Researchers who wish to present the findings of their completed research, or share the methods and lessons of ongoing research, are cordially invited to submit an abstracted version of their research to the review committee by December 21, 2009.

Submit abstracts of research to ICFPP 2010.

Deadline for Abstracts is December 21, 2009

Registration

No registration fee will be charged. Pre-registrations will be accepted until April 15, 2010. After this date, registration must be made on the conference site at the registration desk. Individuals who register prior to April 15, 2010 will be included in the Conference Attendee List. This list will be included in the Agenda Book to be distributed at the conference. Seats are limited to 200, so please register early to assure your place.

To register complete this registration form.

If you have questions regarding registration, please call 304-285-5904 between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm or e-mail ICFPP2010.

Lodging and Reservations

A block of rooms has been reserved at each of the hotels below. Reservations need to be made by the 15th of April. Guests must make reservations by phone to receive the discounted/Govt rate.

Euro-Suites Hotel
University Centre
501 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
1-800-678-4837

Hampton Inn Morgantown
1053 Van Voorhis Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 599-1200

Residence Inn by Marriott
1046 Willowdale Road
Morgantown, WV 26505
(304) 599-0237