Alvaro Taveira is a Professor and the Chair of the Department of Occupational & Environmental Safety & Health at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. He is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP) by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals, and a Certified Professional Ergonomist (CPE) by the Board of Certification in Professional Ergonomics. Professor Taveira holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering with an emphasis on Human Factors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He holds a MS degree in Industrial Engineering, with an emphasis in Ergonomics/Product Design, and a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. He has over twenty years of professional practice in the fields of Safety and Human Factors/Ergonomics as a college professor, researcher, and consultant. His experience includes projects in the consumer products area, and in multiple work environments including agriculture, steel production, mining, railroading, retailing and office settings. Professor Taveira has over 60 peer reviewed publications and has made multiple presentations at national and international conferences. His academic experience comprises teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in Product Safety, Human Factors/Ergonomics, Behavioral Aspects of Accident Prevention, and in a number of safety related courses. He is a member of the American Society of Safety Engineers, and of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.
EDUCATION
Ph.D. Industrial Engineering, 1996 Area: Human Factors/Sociotechnical Systems University of Wisconsin - Madison Minor in research methods
M.S. Industrial Engineering, 1987 Area: Human Factors/Product Design Universidade Federal de Santa Catarina - Brazil
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, 1984 Universidade Federal de Uberlandia - Brazil
A seven year intervention to diffuse three economic innovations with safety benefits to Wisconsin dairy farmers
Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 19 Iss. 3 Pg. 147-162
July (3rd Quarter/Summer) 2013
Social and organizational foundations of ergonomics
Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics/John Wiley and Sons
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
Vol. 4
2012
The prevalence of sleep deprivation symptoms among night shift nurses and nurses' aides at the University Hospital of the West Indies
56th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Conference Proceeding
2012
A four year intervention to increase adoption of safer dairy farming work practices
American Journal of Industrial Medicine
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 54 Pg. 232-243
2011
Physical ergonomics and the web
Handbook of Human Factors in Web Design/Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
Vol. 2
2011
The effectiveness of a web based office ergonomics training intervention in Jamaica (online)
International Journal of Computer Information Systems and Industrial Management Applications
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 3 Pg. 866-893
2011
Office ergonomics: effects of a training based intervention in Jamaica.
IADIS Multi Conference on Computer Science and Infromation Systems
Conference Proceeding
2010
An intervention to increase adoption of safer dairy farming practices
Public Health Reports
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 124 Iss. 1 Pg. 125-133
2009
Key Factors in Successful Participatory Ergonomics Programs (CD)
14th Annual International Conference on Industrial Engineering Theory, Applications & Practice
Conference Proceeding
2009
Review study of computer input devices and older useres
International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 25 Iss. 5 Pg. 455-474
2009
The use and value of information systems as evaluated by dairy and specialty crop farm managers
Journal of Agromedicine
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 14 Pg. 324-335
2009
Work Exposures, Injuries and Musculoskeletal Discomfort among Children and Adolescents in Dairy Farming
Journal of Agromedicine
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 14 Iss. 1 Pg. 9-21
2009
Computer input devices for an aging workforce (CD)
2nd International conference on Applied Human Factors & Ergonomics
Conference Proceeding
2008
Team achievement: A retrospective analysis
Applied Ergonomics
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 39 Iss. 4 Pg. 509-518
2008
Ergonomic assessment of large capacity mining shovels (CD)
16th World Conference in Ergonomics/International Ergonomics Association
Conference Proceeding
2006
Social and Organizational Foundations of Ergonomics
Handbook of Human Factors and Ergonomics/John Wiley and Sons
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
Vol. 3
2006
Comparative Evaluation of Keyboarding Speed, Accuracy, and Comfort: Fixed-Angle Split Versus QWERTY (CD)
11th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction
Conference Proceeding
2005
Social Perspectives in Ergonomics
Human Factors in Organizational Design and Management VIII/IEA Press
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
2005
Evaluation of an Intervention to Reduce Musculoskeletal Hazards Among Fresh Market Vegetable Growers
Applied Ergonomics
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 35 Pg. 57-66
2004
Physical Ergonomics and the Web
Handbook of Human Factors in Web Design/Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
2004
Evaluation of an Occupational Injury Intervention Among Wisconsin Dairy Farmers
Jurnal of Agricultural Safety and Health
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 9 Iss. 3 Pg. 197-209
2003
Musculoskeletal Discomfort, Injuries, and Tasks Accomplished Among Children and Adolescents in Wisconsin Fresh Market Vegetable Production
Journal of Agricultural Safety and Health
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 9 Iss. 2 Pg. 91-105
2003
Quality Management and the Work Environment: An Empirical Investigation in a Public Sector Organization
Applied Ergonomics
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 34 Iss. 281-291
2003
Investigation of the Impact of Workers' Perceptions on Compliance with Standard Safety Precautions in a Rural Hospital
46th Annual Meeting of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Conference Proceeding
2002
A Hazard Analysis of Silage Storage Methods on Dairy Farms
Nordic Meeting on Agricultural Occupational Health
Conference Proceeding
2001
A Hazard Analysis of Three Silage Storage Methods for Dairy Cattle
Journal Human and Ecologial Risk Assessment
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 7 Iss. 7 Pg. 1895-1907
2001
Perceptions of Safety and Profitability as Predictors of Farmers' Intention to Adopt an Alternative Feed Storage Technology
Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety IV/IOS Press
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
2001
Teams and team management and leadership
Handbook of Industrial Engineering/John Wiley and Sons
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
2001
Usability Methodology in the Development of an Online Community Network
Systems, Social and Internationalization Design Aspects of Human-Computer Ineraction/Lawrence Erlbaum Associates
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
2001
The Development and Application of an Instrument for Measurement of Quality Institutionalization
14th Congress of the International Ergonomics Associaiton and the 43rd Annual Congress of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Conference Proceeding
2000
Worker Involvement in a Quality Program and Perceived Impacts on Job Characteristics: Results from a Study in the Public Sector
14th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association and 43rd Annual Congress of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society
Conference Proceeding
2000
Influence of Risk Perception on Injury Control Measure Adoption by Dairy Farmers. Work, Stress, and Health '99: Organization of Work in a Global Economy
IV Interdisciplinary Conference on Occupational Stress & Health. APA/NIOSH.
Conference Proceeding
1999
An Evaluation of a Social Marketing Intervention to Reduce Injuries on Wisconsin Dairy Farms
IV International Symposium Rural Health and Safety in a Changing World
Conference Proceeding
1998
Causal Factors in Production Agriculture Injuries: Working Children and Youth Versus Adults
Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety II/IOS Press
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
1998
Healthier Profits and Healthier Fresh Market Vegetable Growers in Wisconsin: An Intervention Project Description
IV International Symposium Rural Health and Safety ina Changing World
Conference Proceeding
1998
Impact of Total Quality Management on Work Environment Dimensions: An Empirical Study in the Public Sector
42nd Annual Congress of the Human Factors and Ergonomic Society
Conference Proceeding
1998
Bagged Silage or Bunkers: Option for the Expanding Dairy Farm
Biological Systems Engineering Department: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Journal Article, Academic Journal
1997
Bagged Silage or Tower Silos: Options for the Non-expanding Dairy Farm
Biological Systems Engineering Department: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Journal Article, Academic Journal
1997
Coupling Safety and Profitability Among Small Wisconsin Growers: A Program Description
III Conference of the National Institute for Farm Safety
Conference Proceeding
1997
Coupling Safety and Profitability Among Wisconsin Dairy Producers: A program Description
III Conference of the National Institute for Farm Safety
Conference Proceeding
1997
Higher Profitability and a Better Place to Work in Wisconsin Dairy Farms
NIOSH Agricultural Health and Safety Conference
Journal Article, Academic Journal
1997
Improving the Profitability and Safety of Calf Care
Biological Systems Engineering Department: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Journal Article, Academic Journal
1997
More Lights for Brighter Profits; a Guide for Free-stall Barns
Biological Systems Engineering Department: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Journal Article, Academic Journal
1997
More Lights for Brighter Profits; a Guide for Tie-stall Barns
Biological Systems Engineering Department: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Journal Article, Academic Journal
1997
On the Importance of Recognizing Environmental, Organizational, Job, and Task Influences on Ergonomic Workstation Design
7th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction
Conference Proceeding
1997
Quality Management in the Public Sector: The Employees Viewpoint
8th European Congress on Work and Organizational Psychology
Conference Proceeding
1997
The Bondage and Heritage of Common Sense for the Field of Ergonomics
13th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association
Conference Proceeding
1997
The Use of Retrospective Evidence in Organizational Design and Management
13th Congress of the International Ergonomics Association
Conference Proceeding
1997
Developing a Comprehensive Quality Management Assessment Instrument for the Public Sector: Results of a Pilot Study
Human Factors in Organizational Design and Management V/Elsevier Science Publishers
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
1996
The Design of a Qualitative Inquiry: Procedures for the Development of a Grounded Theory
Human Factors in Organizational Design and Management V/Elsevier Science Publishers
Journal Article, Academic Journal
1996
The Use of Survey and Qualitative Approaches in Assessing Quality Management in the Public Sector
Human Factors in Organizational Design and Management V/Elsevier Science Publishers
Book, Chapter in Scholarly Book-New
1996
Analysis and Design Recommendations for Workstations: A Case Study in an Insurance Company
39th Annual Congress of the Human Facotrs and Ergonomics Society
Conference Proceeding
1995
Perception of Risk as Communicated by ANSI-Standardized Signal Words
39th Annual Congress of the Human Facotrs and Ergonomics Society
Conference Proceeding
1995
Participatory Ergonomics: An Effective Approach in Macroergonomics
Production: Journal of the Brazilian Association of Industrial Engineering
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 3 Iss. 2 Pg. 87-95
1993
Standardization as a Tool for Total Quality Management
13th Annual Congress of the Brazilian Association of Industrial Engineering
Conference Proceeding
1993
Layout Analysis Linked to Implementations of TQM in a Foundry Workshop
10th Congress of Undergraduate Research in Science & Technology
Conference Proceeding
1991
The Experience of the Christiano Ottoni Foundation with the Implementation of Total Quality Management in Brazilian Companies
Production: Journal of the Brazilian Association of Industrial Engineering
Journal Article, Academic Journal
Vol. 2 Iss. 1 Pg. 45-54
1991
Ergonomic Analysis of Workstations in a Steel Plant
10th Annual Congress of the Brazilian Association of Industrial Engineering
Conference Proceeding
1990
Ergonomics and Management: Case Study at the Brazilian Railway System
21st Annual Conference of the Association of Canadian Ergonomists
Conference Proceeding
1990
Analysis of Shiftwork at the Operational Division of Tubarao- Brazilian Railway System
9th Annual Congress of the Brazilian Association of Industrial Engineering
Conference Proceeding
1989
Analysis of the Work Conditions on the Operation of Locomotives
4th Congress of the Brazilian Ergonomics Association
Conference Proceeding
1989
Influence of Physical and Mental Fatigue on Work Performance
2nd Congress of the Brazilian Ergonomics Association
Conference Proceeding
1984
Labor Movement in Brazil
3rd Congress of Undergraduate Research in Science & Technology
Owns the company and goes to other companies to consult; Safety, Human Factors and Ergonomics; Consultant and Expert Witness; Areas of interest: product safety, warnings and instructions, musculoskeletal disorders, occupational safety & health, premises safety, workstation analysis and design, industrial ergonomics, office ergonomics, trips and falls, job analysis and design, organizational design and management, training and education.
Christiano Ottoni Foundation
Consultant and Instructor; National Program for Total Quality Management; Co-sponsored by the Brazilian Government and private sector. Training and consulting program involving the largest Brazilian companies and the public sector.
Christiano Ottoni Foundation
Brazil
Implementation of ISO 9002 in a foundry; member of consulting task force
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