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19th Asia Conference on Occupational Health
17-19 September 2008
Suntec Singapore
Globalization affects virtually every person around the world and all
aspects of life, especially an individual's working environment. New
technologies, forms of work and work organizations are introduced with
globalization. The workforce has to adapt with new skills, growing
mobility and ever-changing work schedules. In addition to old and
prevalent problems, such as traumatic injury, respiratory disease,
occupational deramitis and muscolo-skeletal injury, workers now also
face new hazards some of which are also transboundary. All these pose
challenges to occupational health and safety management and health and
safety services.
The 19th ACOH conference will provide an excellent forum for all OSH
practitioners to come together to redefine their roles and adopt
innovative approaches in the face of globalization.
Highlights of Conference Programme
"Redefining Occupational Health In The Face of Globalization"
| Keynote Lectures | | Globalization and OSH: Challenges and achievements | | OH strategy - Singapore | | Risk communication | | Asbestos and dust-related diseases in the Asia Pacific Region | | New developments on genetics / epidemiology in OH practice | | Endocrine disruptors - Challenges for Asia Pacific and the World | | Corporate social responsibility and OSH | | Prevention in a globalized world: Results of recent prevention strategies in Europe | | Developments in OH |
| Symposia
| | Infectious diseases | | Healthcare | | New developments / programmes | | Occupational health nursing | | Social security / compensation issues | | OH in developing countries |
| Free paper and poster sessions
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| Plenary speakers
| | Prof Jorma Rantanen | | Prof Ken Takahashi | | Prof Aw Tar Ching | | Prof Yue Liang Leon Guo | | Prof Walter Eichendorf | | Prof Tang Nai-jun | | Mr Lee Tzu Yang | | Dr Clarion Johnson | | Dr Ho Sweet Far |
(more renowned speakers coming onboard)
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