Archive of Events

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THIRD FORUM of the AMERICAS on PSYCHOSOCIAL FACTORS -"Stress and Mental Health at Work"

October 14 - 16, 2010

Mexico City, Mexico


ICOH - WOPS CONFERENCE -"The Changing World of Work"

Driven by technological innovations, globalisation and demographic changes, the world of work is changing.

June 14 - 17, 2010

Key topics of the conference:
• Intensification of work
• Restructuring & job insecurity
• Participation of vulnerable groups
• Ageing working population
• Work engagement, vitality & lifestyle

Amsterdam, Netherlands

  • Abstract: Work, health behaviors and obesity in firefighters, by M. Dobson, P. Schnall, BK Choi, et al
  • Abstract: Work characteristics, work stressors and psychological distress in firefighters, by M. Dobson, P. Schnall, BK Choi, et al
  • Abstract: Job control and job demands as risk factors for central obesity in US workers: a 9-year follow-up study by BK Choi, P. Schnall, M. Dobson, et al
  • Abstract: Work Stress, Overeating Coping, and Central Obesity in US Workers, by BK Choi, P. Schnall, H. Yang, et al
  • Abstract: Psychosocial Job Characteristics and Active Leisure-Time Physical Activity in the US Workforce, by BK Choi, P. Schnall, H. Yang, et al
  • Abstract: Spreading the word: use of information systems in support of the activities of a non-profit public health organization, by E. Wigger, P. Schnall, M. Dobson, et al

The Evidence-based Approach for Occupational Health Professionals (6001) - A NIVA Program

March 22 - 24, 2010

Organized by: Nordic Institute for Advanced Training in Occupational Health (NIVA)

Co-sponsored by: ICOH: Scientific Committee on Cardiology in Occupational Health and ICOH Scientific Committee on Occupational Medicine

The aim of the Symposium is to update our knowledge on the magnitude of the problem of work-related cardiovascular morbidity, on new identified determinants of cardiovascular diseases and newly recognized risk factors and adverse conditions in the globalizing world of work. Sharing information on preventive and promotion strategies and interventions for work-related cardiovascular disorders and discussing the role of occupational health practices in such prevention will also be key topics for discussions.

Hanasaari Cultural Centre, Espoo (Helsinki area), Finland


WORK MATTERS: 28th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL LABOUR PROCESS CONFERENCE

March 15 - 17, 2010

After short and successful trips to Amsterdam and Dublin in recent years, its 28th year sees the International Labour Process Conference making a bigger journey, with the event hosted for the first time in North America. It will be organised at Rutgers by an experienced team at one of the leading labour studies departments in the country. Located in New Jersey, Rutgers is close to New York (and particularly Newark Airport) and should prove an attractive destination for traditional ILPC attendees.  With exciting new streams and issues, the 2010 event provides a great opportunity for diverse groups of labour-oriented workplace researchers from different continents to communicate and collaborate. We urge you all to attend and support the conference.The ILPC web site now has all the information about additional special streams for the 2010 event, as well as the call for papers and papers from the 27th conference. http://www.ilpc.org.uk
 
For questions about the conference please contact: ilpc2010@ilpc.org.uk

Rutgers University


THIRD ANNUAL EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE -"Stress: The Forgotten Risk Factor"

Applying Public Health Approaches to Reduce Stress in Healthcare, Worksite, and Community Settings

January 30, 2009

Beechwood Hotel, Worcester MA

See Conference Brochure


29TH INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

March 22-27, 2009

Capetown, South Aftica


12TH WORLD CONGRESS ON PUBLIC HEALTH

April 27 - May 1, 2009

Organized by the World Federation of Public Health Associations and the Turkish Public Health Association.

Themes: Education in public health for 21st century; global public health workforce; public health and health services; research and technology; global governance; health and development; comparative analysis of health systems; strengthening global public health systems; financing global public health, environmental safety and stewardship; health, geopolitics and public diplomacy; public health, political will and the public good.


19th INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON SHIFTWORK AND WORKING TIME -"Health and Well-being in the 24-h Society"

August 2-6 2009

San Servolo Island - Venice, Italy

Organized by: Prof. Giovanni Costa - Department of Occupational and Environmental Health, University of Milano, Italy
Sponsored by: Working Time Society
Co-sponsored by ICOH SC: "Shiftwork and Working Time"

E-mail: ergonomia@unimi.it
http://www.shiftwork2009.it


FIFTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WORK ENVIRONMENT AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES: "New Paradigms for New Systems of Work:  A Challenge for the Quality of Work Life"

September 27-30, 2009

Cracow, Poland

The ICOH Scientific Committee of Cardiology in Occupational Health and the Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine (NIOM) take great pleasure in inviting you to attend the Fifth Conference on Work Environment and Cardiovascular Diseases which will be held on September 27-30, 2009 in Cracow Poland. This conference will provide an excellent opportunity to exchange views and experiences among fellow cardiologists, occupational physicians, cardiac rehabilitation specialists, sociologists, psychologists and policy makers in Occupational Health. Please save the date! Further information will be posted as it becomes available.


APA 8th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON OCCUPATIONAL STRESS & HEALTH: "Work, Stress and Health 2009: Global Concerns and Approaches

November 5-8, 2009

San Juan, Puerto Rico


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