Work Disability Prevention and Integration

The ICOH Scientific Committee on Work Disability Prevention and Integration (WDPI) was established in 2006. The primary function of the SC has been to host and organize a biennial international conference focusing on the scientific study and practice of work disability prevention. Conferences have been held in Angers, France (September, 2010), Groningen, The Netherlands (October, 2012), Toronto, Canada (October, 2014), Amsterdam, The Netherlands (September, 2016), Odense, Denmark (June, 2019) and Bengalaru, India (September, 2023).

The scientific committee has established four objectives:

1. To be a forum for scientific and professional knowledge exchange in the field of work disability prevention and integration, addressing issues in both developed as well as developing countries.
2. To address work disability prevention and management that impact labour market entry, work re-entry, work retention, and career advancement.
3. To promote scientific and professional advancement of optimal methods to promote work participation and work ability of workers with a range of health conditions and work situations.
4. To highlight the complexity of stay-at-work and return-to-work through a transdisciplinary and evidence-based perspective, in particular: individual, workplace, and other determining factors, effective prevention and rehabilitation practices, personal, social, legal, and cultural aspects.