About the Journal

Scope
JWHS publishes original, peer-reviewed research and scholarly work on all aspects of work, health and safety. The journal prioritises studies that contribute to the prevention of occupational risks, the promotion of safe and healthy workplaces, and the development of evidence-based policies and practices. Multidisciplinary submissions from medicine, public health, engineering, psychology, ergonomics, law, management and related disciplines are encouraged.

The journal has a global scope and welcomes contributions from all world regions, including low- and middle-income countries and under-researched work settings.

 

JWHS welcomes submissions within, but not limited to, the following thematic areas:

  1. Occupational Epidemiology and Surveillance

    • Occupational injuries and diseases

    • Burden of work-related disorders

    • Cohort, case–control and time-series studies in occupational settings

  2. Exposure Assessment and Occupational Hygiene

    • Physical, chemical and biological hazards

    • Measurement and modelling of exposures

    • Control measures and engineering solutions

  3. Ergonomics and Human Factors

    • Physical, cognitive and organisational ergonomics

    • Work-related musculoskeletal disorders

    • Design of tasks, tools and work systems

  4. Psychosocial Factors, Work Organization and Wellbeing

    • Work-related stress, burnout, violence and harassment

    • Job demands, resources and work engagement

    • New forms of work (remote work, platform work, gig economy)

  5. Safety Management and Safety Culture

    • Occupational safety management systems (e.g. ISO 45001)

    • Leading and lagging indicators of safety performance

    • Safety leadership, behaviour-based safety, safety climate

  6. Policy, Regulation and Social Protection

    • Occupational health and safety regulation and enforcement

    • Workers’ compensation and social insurance systems

    • Evaluation of national or sectoral OHS policies and programmes

  7. Technology, Innovation and Emerging Risks

    • Digitalisation, automation, robotics and AI in the workplace

    • Nanomaterials and new technologies

    • Wearables, sensors and data analytics applied to prevention

  8. Vulnerable Workers and High-Risk Sectors

    • Informal, migrant, young and ageing workers

    • High-risk sectors (construction, mining, transport, healthcare, agriculture, etc.)

    • Gender, diversity and equity in work and health

  9. Methods, Education and Capacity Building in OHS

    • Development and validation of instruments and methods

    • Training, education and competency in occupational health and safety

    • Evaluation of interventions and implementation research