Conferences and Symposia
Each year, the Oregon Institute of Occupational Health Sciences hosts a spring symposium and co-hosts a fall symposium with our partners at Portland State University (PSU). These symposia address the changing nature of work and the implications of these changes for the health, safety, and well-being of workers.
Our symposia bring together scientists, practitioners, policymakers, and workers to discuss the latest in occupational health science and workplace solutions to the challenges facing worker health and well-being.
Symposia are intended to inform and educate academics, researchers, safety professionals, human resource professionals, managers, supervisors, wellness administrators, and any other individuals interested in improving the health and safety of workers. Continuing education or professional development credits are available for attendees.
Past symposia
Fall Symposium, Sponsored by OccHealthSci, the Portland State University Occupational Health Program, and the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center
Friday, October 27, 2023
Learn more about the Protecting Worker Health symposium. Watch the recording of the October 27, 2023 event.
Sleep & Shift Work: Implications for Worker Health & Safety
Spring Symposium sponsored by OccHealtSci and Oregon Health Workforce Center
Friday, June 16, 2023
Learn more about the Sleep & Shift Work symposium. Watch the video of the June 16, 2023 event.
Supporting a Diverse Workforce in the Face of Ongoing Societal Trauma
Fall Symposium, Sponsored by OccHealthSci, the Portland State University Occupational Health Program, and the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center
Friday, December 9, 2022 via WebEx
Watch recordings from the Supporting a Diverse Workforce symposium
From the Great Resignation to the Great Reconfiguration: Connecting research and practice
Spring Symposium sponsored by OccHealthSci and Oregon Healthy Workforce Center
Friday, June 3, 2022 via Web Ex
Watch recordings from the Great Resignation symposium
Work-Life Challenges and Integration in the Context of COVID
Fall Symposia sponsored by OccHealthSci, Oregon Healthy Workforce Center and PSU Occupational Health Psychology Program
November 19, 2021 via WebEx
Watch the Work-Life Challenges symposium
Worker Health: Work as a Social Determinant of Health
November 13, 2020
2020 Fall Symposium
Co-sponsored by the Oregon Healthy Workforce Center, the Portland State University Occupational Health Psychology Program and the OHSU/PSU School of Public Health
Watch and learn from the symposium video
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