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International Ergonomics Association (IEA)/Liberty Mutual Medal

The Liberty Mutual Research Institute for Safety and the International Ergonomics Association (IEA) present an annual award to recognize outstanding original research leading to the reduction of work-related injuries and/or to the advancement of theory, understanding, and development of occupational safety research. The IEA/Liberty Mutual Medal in Occupational Safety and Ergonomics is awarded to the author of an original scientific paper that meets criteria for innovation and impact. The most prestigious award of its kind in the field of occupational ergonomics and safety, it carries a stipend of $10,000. An international review committee, established by the IEA, selects the winning contribution from among the applicants worldwide.

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IEA/Liberty Mutual Medal winners:

2009 Suman Singh, Ph.D. (India)

2008 Andrea Shaw; Verna Blewett, Ph.D.; Laurie Stiller; Christine Aickin, M.P.H., O.H.; Drew Dawson, Ph.D.; Sally Ferguson, Ph.D.; Stephen Cox, Ph.D.; and Kaj Frick Ph.D. (Australia)

In 2008, the Medal was restructured to replace the previous IEA/Liberty Mutual Prize and Medal.

IEA/Liberty Mutual Prize winners:

2006 David M. Rempel, M.D., M.P.H., Niklas Krause, M.D., Ph.D., Robert Goldberg, M.D., Mark Hudes, Ph.D., Gary Urbiel Goldner, M.S., and Douglas Benner, M.D. (USA)

2004 David M. DeJoy, Ph.D. (USA)

2003 William S. Marras, Ph.D., Sue A. Ferguson, Ph.D., Deborah Burr, Ph.D., Kermit G. Davis, Ph.D., and Purnendu Gupta, M.D. (USA)

2002 Hongwei Hsiao, Ph.D., Bruce Bradtmiller, Ph.D., and Jennifer J. Whitestone (USA)

2001 Peter A. Hancock, D.Sc., Ph.D., and Selma N. de Ridder (USA)

2000 Peter J. McAlindon, Ph.D. (USA)

1999 Shirleyann M. Gibbs, Ph.D. (Australia)