Newsletter

Message from the Editor

Dear ICOH members,

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the second issue of the ICOH Newsletter for 2025. This edition once again demonstrates the breadth and vitality of our community, with reports and research that reflect our shared commitment to advancing occupational health worldwide.

We feature a wide range of activities: from addressing firefighters’ health risks amid growing wildfire threats, to the Francophone webinar fostering collaboration among French-speaking countries, to ongoing work by our Scientific Committees in areas such as radiation safety, psychosocial health, work organization, and occupational medicine for vulnerable populations. Our National and Area Secretaries highlight impactful initiatives in Brazil, Peru, and the Russian Federation, translating global expertise into local action. The Scientific Committees, the sustaining members, and the affiliate members are preparing many interesting events and activities.

These contributions reflect broader trends reshaping our field: the integration of digitalization and AI into occupational health, the evolving strategies for disease prevention, and the growing recognition of mental health as central to workplace well-being. As practitioners, researchers, and policymakers, we must embrace innovation and ensure that no worker is left behind.

I extend my sincere thanks to all contributors and encourage members to stay engaged—share your work, join webinars, and connect with colleagues globally. May this issue inspire new ideas, meaningful collaborations, and our continued mission to improve the health, safety, and dignity of working people everywhere.

The editorial planning of the ICOH Newsletter

The editorial plans for the remainder of 2025 are as follows:

• Number 1: 1st April
  (deadline for article submission: end of February)
• Number 2: 1st August
  (deadline for article submission: end of June)
• Number 3: 1st December
  (deadline for article submission: end of October)