The Taiwan Occupational Hygiene Association (TOHA), the Center for Occupational Accident Prevention and Rehabilitation (COAPRE), and the Asian Network of Occupational Hygiene (ANOH) are pleased to jointly host the 8th ANOH Conference.
Under the theme “Empowering Occupational Hygiene: Integrating Innovations for a Healthier Tomorrow,” the conference aims to foster collaboration,knowledge exchange, and innovation to advance Industrial Hygiene (IH) /Occupational Hygiene (OH) standards. The event will feature keynote speeches,interactive sessions, practical workshops, and networking opportunities,
empowering professionals and contributing to a healthier future.

1. Technology and Innovation

• Smart monitoring and predictive technologies
• Digitalization and automation in occupational exposure assessment
• Artificial intelligence and big data applications in occupational hygiene
• Internet of Things (IoT) and remote sensing in exposure control
• Virtual reality and augmented reality for worker training and assessment
• Wearable technology for health monitoring and exposure tracking
• Advanced exposure assessment and real-time monitoring tools
• Digital health solutions for occupational disease prevention

2. Mental Health and Psychosocial Factors

• Workplace stress, burnout, and fatigue management
• Psychosocial risk factors in high-demand work environments
• Mental health challenges in remote and hybrid work
• Work organization and its impact on well-being
• Prevention of workplace harassment, discrimination, and violence
• AI and digital tools for mental health assessment and intervention
• Psychosocial risk integration in occupational health programs
• The role of leadership in fostering a healthy work culture

3. Leadership and Professional Development

• Education and competency development in industrial hygiene
• Ethics and standards in occupational hygiene practice
• Professional growth and continuing education in occupational health
• Leadership in managing workplace health risks
• Occupational hygiene advocacy and policy development
• Interdisciplinary collaboration in occupational health research
• Research translation and evidence-based decision-making
• IH certification/qualification systems

4. Rehabilitation and Return-to-work

• Best practices and technology in occupational rehabilitation
• Workplace accommodations for injured employees
• Mental health and return-to-work
• Early intervention strategies
• Employer responsibilities in return-to-work programs
• Case management in occupational health
• Workers’ compensation and return-to-work policies
• Role of occupational health professionals
• Preventing re-injury and long-term disability

5. Industry-Specific Health Risk Management 

• Electronics and semiconductor manufacturing
• Lithium battery manufacturing
• Construction
• Transportation and logistics
• Agriculture and food production
• Oil and gas industry
• Mining and resource extraction
• Renewable energy
• Chemical and pharmaceutical industries
• Healthcare and laboratory settings

6. Emerging Occupational Hygiene Challenges and Future Trends

• Climate change and thermal environment
• Emerging infectious diseases
• Gig economy
• Platform work
• Automation
• Advanced materials and exposure risks
• Demographic shift
• Sustainable economy
• Future work trends

7. Miscellaneous

3.1. Topic Selection

To ensure a fair and efficient review process, authors are required to select the topic that best aligns with the content of their submission. Authors who wish to be considered for an oral presentation must choose one of the six main concurrent session topics (Topics 1–6).

Submissions that do not align with the selected topic may:

• Be rejected due to lack of relevance, or
• Be reassigned to a more suitable topic at the discretion of the Scientific Committee.

In some cases, reassignment may not be possible, and the submission may therefore be declined. Additionally, regardless of topic selection, abstracts may be rejected if they do not meet the overall quality standards of the conference.

We strongly recommend reviewing the topic descriptions carefully before submitting your abstract.

3.2. Presentation Format

During abstract submission, authors may indicate one of the following presentation format preferences:

• Oral
• Poster
• Either (Oral or Poster)

The final decision on presentation format will be made by the Scientific Committee, based on content quality, topic relevance, and overall program balance.

If you are unsure which topic best fits your work, please contact the Organizing Committee prior to submission.

• Abstracts must be original, plagiarism-free, and comply with copyright laws.
• Proper attribution is required for any borrowed content, and permissions must be obtained for copyrighted materials.
• Plagiarism will result in the rejection of all submissions from the same author.
• Authors are responsible for securing company clearance, including employer approval and covering all travel expenses if selected to present.
• The conference follows Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) guidelines,ensuring research integrity, responsible authorship, and transparency in data presentation.Misconduct, including falsification, data manipulation, or excessive self-citation, is strictly prohibited.

4.1.Submission Method

• Abstracts must be submitted through the conference submission system by the deadline.
• Website: https://anoh2025.tw/
  (The website starts operating on April 1st.)

4.2.Abstract Requirements

• • Abstracts must be written in English and not exceed 300 words.
  • The content should clearly justify the submitted topic to assist in the evaluation process.
  • Each abstract must include the following:

✔ Title of the abstract
✔ Author(s) name(s) and affiliation(s)
✔ Objective – Define the objectives and scope of the abstract.
✔ Methods – Describe the methodology, data collection, and analytical approach.
✔ Results – Summarize key findings, observations, and data analysis.
✔ Conclusion – Highlight the significance, implications, and potential applications of the findings.
✔ Keywords – List 3 to 5 keywords separated by commas.

4.3.Post-Acceptance Requirements

• Authors of accepted abstracts will receive instructions on submitting their presentation, including format guidelines.
• Accepted abstracts may be published, as submitted, in the Conference Proceedings, online media, and the Organizers’ websites.
• Copyright Requirement: Authors must complete and submit a copyright release form or, where applicable, a copyright exemption form before presentation.

Each submitted abstract will be reviewed and evaluated by the Scientific Committee based on the following criteria:

• Relevance to the field of occupational hygiene
• Alignment with the selected topic area
• Scientific quality (e.g., clarity, originality, methodological soundness, and contribution to the field)
• Novelty and Significance
• Absence of conflict of interest