Occupational Hygiene

Occupational hygiene is fundamentally concerned with the anticipation, recognition, evaluation, and control of environmental hazards in the workplace that may endanger the health and well-being of workers. These hazards can be chemical (e.g., fibers, dusts, fumes, liquid aerosols, gases, and vapors), physical (e.g., noise, vibration, radiation, microclimate, and extreme temperatures), biological (e.g., viruses, bacteria, and molds), psychosocial, or ergonomic in nature. This section of Hygiene serves as a platform for disseminating high-quality research that advances the science and practice of preventing occupational diseases and protecting worker health. We welcome submissions that explore innovative monitoring and sampling methodologies, exposure assessment strategies, epidemiological studies, risk characterization, and the development and effectiveness of control measures (including engineering controls, administrative actions, and personal protective equipment). The scope extends to emerging challenges such as nanomaterial safety, exposures to reprotoxic agents, and the implications of  new technologies (e.g., artificial intelligence and big data analysis) and work organization models. Our goal is to foster a multidisciplinary dialogue that translates scientific evidence into practical, effective, and sustainable solutions for ensuring healthy environments across all work sectors.