19th Asian Conference on Occupational Health

17-19 September 2008
Suntec Singapore

Redefining Occupational Health in the Face of Globalization

Scientists, experts, professionals and practitioners in occupational and environmental health, and other related fields, are invited to participate in this conference.  The conference will provide opportunities for learning and sharing of information on the latest developments in occupational health in the face of new technology and globalization.
Globalization affects virtually every person around the world and all aspects of life, especially an individual's working environment.  New technologies, forms of work and work organizations are introduced with globalization.  The workforce has to adapt with new skills, growing mobility and ever-changing work schedules.
In addition to old and prevalent problems, such as traumatic injury, respiratory disease, occupational dermatitis and muscolo-skeletal injury, workers now also face new hazards some of which are also trans-boundary.
All these pose challenges to occupational health and safety management, and health and safety services.  OSH practitioners need to redefine their roles and adopt innovative approaches in the face of globalization.
Join us at this conference and heed the call to redefine occupational health.