Dr. Lito M. Amit CSP CIT
Dr. Lito Amit brings a rich and interdisciplinary background to the field of occupational safety and health, combining academic rigor with practical experience. He holds a Doctor of Health Science in Public Health with a specialization in Ergonomics and a Master of Science in Occupational Health (Ergonomics), both from Daegu Catholic University in South Korea. He also earned a Master of Arts in Science Education from Christ the King College and a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education, majoring in Biology, from Northwest Samar State University in the Philippines. Currently, he is expanding his expertise through a Graduate Certificate in Assistive Technology at the University of New Hampshire.
Dr. Amit is a Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Instructional Trainer (CIT), and Associate Safety Professional (ASP), all awarded by the Board of Certified Safety Professionals. He’s also a Licensed Professional Teacher (LPT) through the Professional Regulation Commission in the Philippines.
He teaches a wide range of occupational safety and health courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. His undergraduate teaching includes courses such as Safety Research Methods, Health Hazard Identification, Human Factors in Safety, Occupational Safety, and Safety Awareness. At the graduate level, he leads classes in Advanced Safety Research, Applied Occupational Health, Best Practices in Safety, and Current Issues in Safety. Known for fostering a dynamic and inclusive classroom environment, Dr. Amit encourages student engagement through discussion, inquiry, and hands-on activities. His teaching philosophy emphasizes curiosity, collaboration, and real-world application—qualities that make students eager to return to his classes.
His research interests include musculoskeletal disorders, office ergonomics, occupational biomechanics, cognitive ergonomics, psychosocial and physical workplace hazards, and innovative interventions such as exoskeletons and wearable technologies. A hallmark of his research is student involvement. He actively engages them in research projects, conference presentations—both local and international, and consulting work, cultivating future safety professionals who are prepared to make meaningful contributions in the field.
SELECTED PEER-REVIEWED PUBLICATIONS
Lito M. Amit, Reed Miller, Patrick Boland and Scott Philibert Jr (2025). Cognitive and muscular demands of a passive exoskeleton during overhead construction tasks. (Under consideration/review)
Lito M. Amit (2024). Taking it up a notch: Improving workplace ergonomic assessment beyond RULA and REBA. Professional Safety, 69(3), 26-31.https://cdn.coverstand.com/17910/816883/509704fb80a53fcacab3b47c17cb26669a7b230a.pdf
Jonathan Podlaha, Melissa Field, Lito Amit and Brady Keene. Whole-body Vibration Exposure and Musculoskeletal Disorders of Heavy Equipment Operators in Construction. SHIFT Global EHS Research to Practice 2 (2) (2023).https://shiftr2p.com/research/whole-body-vibration-exposure-and-musculoskeletal-disorders-of-heavy-equipment-operators-in-construction#acknowledgement
Lito M. Amit and Calvin Hunter. Analyses of Postures and Musculoskeletal Disorders of Emergency Medical Technicians in the United States. SHIFT Global EHS Research to Practice 1 (2) (2023). https://shiftr2p.com/research/analyses-of-postures-and-musculoskeletal-disorders-of-emergency-medical-technicians-in-the-united-states
Lito M. Amit and Young Woong Song. Effectiveness of Ergonomic Intervention in Work-related Postures and Musculoskeletal Disorders of Call Center Workers: A Case-control Study. IEMS 20 (2) (2021), 109-118. http://www.iemsjl.org/journal/article.php?code=79649
Lito M. Amit, Venecio U. Ultra Jr., and Young Woong Song. Predictors of Occupational Health Outcomes of Call Center Workers from Selected Companies in Cebu and Manila. PJS 149 (4) (2020), 1189-1199. https://philjournalsci.dost.gov.ph/accepted-articles/100-vol-149-no3b-november-2020/1262-predictors-of-occupational-health-outcomes-of-call-center-workers-from-selected-companies-in-cebu-and-manila
Lito M. Amit, Gerald T. Malabarbas. Prevalence and Risk-factors of Musculoskeletal Disorders among Provincial High School Teachers in the Philippines. JUOEH 42 (2020), 151-160. https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/juoeh/42/2/42_151/_pdf/-char/en
Lito M. Amit, Venecio U. Ultra Jr., and Young Woong Song. Link between Migration Status and Occupational Health and Safety of Filipino Migrant Workers in South Korea. PJS 149 (2020), 417-428. http://philjournalsci.dost.gov.ph/images/pdf/pjs_pdf/vol149no2/link_between_migration_status_and_occupational_health_.pdf
Lito M. Amit and Young Woong-Song. Formulae Evaluation for Estimating Body Surface Area of Korean Children. JUOEH 40 (2018), 19-32. https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/juoeh/40/1/40_19/_article/-char/en