Ilkka Kuorinka

Ilkka Kuorinka worked at the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health (FIOH) between the years 1968- 1995 and played an important role in Finnish ergonomics.

His contribution to bringing HFE knowledge into practice was substantial. He established an HFE researchers group in the institute (FIOH), and later 1985, he established the Finnish Ergonomics Association (ERY) with Osmo Karhu, the father of OWAS (Ovako Working Posture Analysis System), where Ilkka played an important role. ERY was an essential group and link of HFE specialists who spread HFE information and organized workplace training. The focus was on work-life, and the target was to organize and produce HFE training for designers.

Ilkka Kuorinka chaired the IEA from 1988 to 1991.

During his term, several initiatives were taken to build a better relationship with the International Labour Organization. This was successful: ILO agreed to support the development of a Checkpoints book for practical ergonomics interventions, primarily meant for industrially developing countries. Significant activity was the organization of the IEA triennial congress in 1991 in Paris. This became a big success in terms of the quality of the presentations, the number of participants and the financial outcome, with the support of SELF, the organizing Federated Society.

Through his investment at a global level, Ilkka was involved in ergonomics intervention in the 90s in Canada and France and worked in a French-speaking environment: in Canada (province of Quebec), at the IRRST, the Occupational Health and Safety public institute, he worked as manager of the newly set up safety and ergonomics department. He contributed actively to various books in French, especially on the prevention of musculo-skeletal disorders and a handbook in ergonomics.

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Finnish Suomen Ergonomiayhdistys

Adress web: http://www.ergonomiayhdistys.fi

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Finnish Ergonomics Association (In Finnish Suomen Ergonomiayhdistys, ERY) is an association for both people and organizations, that apply and promote ergonomics in their work. Finnish Ergonomics Association aims to enhance research, training, and communication in the field of ergonomics and human factors in Finland. Further, it aims to support practical ergonomic work. Finnish Ergonomics Association participates actively in a variety of networks in this area. Finnish Ergonomics Association is a member of the Nordics Ergonomics and Human Factors Society (NES) through which it is also a member of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA). Finnish Ergonomics Association is also a member of the Federation of European Ergonomics Societies (FEES) and participates in the activities by the Centre for Registration of European Ergonomists (CREE).

Contact:

Suomen Ergonomiayhdistys ry
c/o Työturvallisuuskeskus
Yrjönkatu 29 C, 00100 Helsinki, Finland
email: ery@ergonomiayhdistys.fi

The Board of Finnish Ergonomics Association 2021

Arto Reiman, President
Mr Reiman is an adjunct professor, D.Sc. (Tech) at the University of Oulu. Reiman leads a research team focusing on well-being at work and productivity. Mr Reiman represents the Finnish Ergonomics Association in the Board of the Nordics Ergonomics and Human Factors Society (NES).

Teemu Suokko, Vice President
Mr Teemu Suokko works as an occupational health and safety manager in MSK Group. Mr Suokko has a master’s degree in Health Sciences, majoring in ergonomics.

Asta Koivikko, Treasurer
Mrs Asta Koivikko works as an expert at the Finnish Center for Occupational Safety. Mrs Koivikko is an Occupational Physiotherapist and has also studied at the University of Jyväskylä in the physiotherapy teacher training program.

Elina Östring, Secretary
Mrs Elina Östring works as a specialist at the National Institute of Occupational Health. Mrs Östring is an Occupational Physiotherapist and she has a master’s degree in Health Sciences, majoring in ergonomics.

Jonna Patama, Member management and Communication
Mrs Jonna Patama works as an occupational well-being manager and product category manager at Treston Oy. Mrs Patama is soon finishing her studies for a master’s degree in Health Sciences at the University of Eastern Finland with a major in promoting ergonomics and well-being at work.

Pirjo Hakkarainen, CREE contact person
Mrs Pirjo Hakkarainen is a university lecturer in ergonomics and well-being at work at the University of Eastern Finland. She is an occupational physiotherapist, a Doctor of Health Sciences, and a professional teacher.

Päivi Steffen, FEES contact person and Communication
Mrs Päivi Steffen works as the Executive Director of the Helsinki Triathlon. In addition to her main job, she works as a professional in occupational well-being & ergonomics, as a workplace supervisor and mental coach in business and in sports. Mrs Steffen has a master’s degree in Health Sciences, majoring in promoting ergonomics and well-being at work.

Tuija Rönnholm, Member of the Board
Mrs Tuija Rönnholm works as a senior inspector for occupational safety and health at the Regional Administration of Western and Inner Finland. Mrs Rönnholm is an occupational physiotherapist and has a master´s degree in Health Sciences.

Pilvi Karjalainen, student issues/student thesis evaluation
Mrs Pilvi Karjalainen works at the university as a language and communication specialist and as a part-time university teacher of ergonomics. She has studied the factors that promote job engagement and well-being at work in the work of adult education instructors. Mrs Karjalainen holds a master’s degree in Health Sciences, with a major in promoting ergonomics and well-being at work, and an M.A.