A rise in service-sector jobs, contingent/alternative work arrangements, and work-from-home models.
Extend funding and research support to a wider range of doctoral candidates (e.g., in behavioral sciences) whose work impacts OSH. Safe Work in the 21st Century: Education and Tr...
The report highlights that despite historical advances, approximately from occupational injuries. It explores how the "information age," globalization, and changes in healthcare delivery necessitate a broader educational perspective for safety professionals. Key trends identified include: It explores how the "information age," globalization, and
Modern OSH roles require expertise beyond traditional industrial hygiene, including epidemiology, ergonomics, behavioral sciences, and health communication . Primary Recommendations It examines how the evolving nature of work—shifting
is a comprehensive report published in 2000 by the Institute of Medicine (now part of the National Academies). It examines how the evolving nature of work—shifting away from long-term, fixed-site industrial jobs toward more transient, service-oriented roles—impacts the training of occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals. Core Focus and Trends
Launch new initiatives specifically focused on the prevention of occupational injuries , rather than just responding to them.