About Occupational Health

Aims

Occupational Health (ISSN 3042-8637) is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal dedicated to advancing research and practice related to the health, safety, and well-being of workers across all occupational sectors and work environments.

The journal promotes an integrated view of occupational health, encompassing physical, mental, and social well-being. We publish original research, systematic reviews, and policy-relevant studies that aim to identify, understand, and prevent risks in the workplace while promoting sustainable and health-supportive work systems.

Scope

Part I: Occupational Hazards and Exposure Science

1.1 Traditional and Emerging Risk Factors

• Traditional Occupational Risk Factors (Chemical, Physical, Biological)
• Emerging Occupational Risk Factors (Nanomaterials, New Energy Technologies, Biotechnology)
• Occupational Carcinogens
• Radiological Health

1.2 Exposure Assessment and Novel Technologies

• Workplace Exposure Assessment and Modeling
• Combined Exposure and Mixture Risk Assessment
• Application of Wearable Devices in Exposure and Risk Monitoring

1.3 Specific Work Environments and Arrangements

• Shift Work, Long Working Hours, and Ergonomics
• Climate Change and High-Temperature Working Settings
• Occupational Health in the Informal Economy and the Dual-Carbon Economy

Part II: Occupational Health Effects and Susceptibility

2.1 Physiological and Psychological Health Effects

• Occupational Physiological Health (Heat-Related Physiological Effects)
• Occupational Mental Health (Stress, Burnout, Psychosocial Factors)
• Man–Machine Efficacy and Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders

2.2 Early Health Effects and Biomarkers

• Early Biomarkers of Health Effects
• Health Surveillance and Early Damage Warning

2.3 Individual Susceptibility and Disease Spectrum

• Individual Susceptibility in Occupational Health
• Analysis of the Disease Spectrum in a Specific Industry
• Occupational Injury and Repair Mechanisms

Part III: Occupational Risk Assessment and Management

3.1 Risk Assessment and Communication

• Risk Assessment of Potential Occupational Health Hazards from New Technologies
• Risk Communication and Management Strategies

3.2 Occupational Health Services and Systems

• Health Surveillance and Management of Occupational Contraindications
• Essential Occupational Health Services and Research on Accessibility
• Occupational Health Standards, Codes of Practice, and Guidelines

Part IV: Occupational Health Intervention, Promotion, and Policy

4.1 Interventions and Effectiveness Evaluation

• Evaluation of Occupational Health Intervention Effectiveness
• Workplace Health Promotion and Health Education
• Lifestyles Behaviors and Occupational Health

4.2 Health Economics and Ethics

• Health Economic Evaluation in Occupational Health
• Occupational Health Ethics

4.3 Global Perspectives and Corporate Management

• Health and Corporate Management in Global Supply Chains
• Decent Work and Health

Part V: Multidisciplinary Research Methods and Frontier Integration

5.1 Advances in Core Methodologies

• Progress and Applications in Occupational Epidemiology
• Toxicology and Occupational Health
• Evidence-Based Medicine and Occupational Health Management

5.2 Frontier Technologies and Interdisciplinary Integration

• New Theories, Technologies, and Approaches
• Interdisciplinary Integration and Artificial Intelligence
• Data Mining and Application of Occupational Population Health Surveillance Data

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