Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Occupational Hazards

Occupational hazards are workplace conditions or exposures that pose risks to the health, safety, or well-being of workers across diverse employment settings. Research published in the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine examines multiple dimensions of this topic, including the effective…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 3 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 4× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2690-0904 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Occupational hazards are workplace conditions or exposures that pose risks to the health, safety, or well-being of workers across diverse employment settings. Research published in the International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine examines multiple dimensions of this topic, including the effectiveness of prevention strategies and safety training programs designed to protect community health in occupational contexts. The journal's coverage extends to emerging challenges such as the intersection between green economy transitions and occupational health and safety, exploring how environmental sustainability initiatives may create new workplace risks while offering opportunities for preventive policy development. Additional research investigates frontline awareness and practices, including studies on laboratory workers' knowledge and use of personal protective equipment in healthcare facilities, revealing gaps in safety compliance that require targeted intervention. These investigations collectively underscore the importance of proactive hazard identification, evidence-based training protocols, and adaptive policy frameworks that respond to evolving work environments. Understanding occupational hazards remains essential for reducing workplace injuries, preventing occupational diseases, and ensuring that economic development—whether in traditional industries or emerging green sectors—advances without compromising worker health and safety across global employment landscapes.

Research published in this journal

3 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 3 articles above have been cited 4 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Occupational Hazards, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in International Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine (ISSN 2690-0904).

Journal editorial board
Sabina IRIMIE · Romania aida santaolalla · United Kingdom

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