Occupational Health Southern Africa
- Publisher
- Mettamedia (Pty) Ltd
- ISSN
- 1024-6274; 2226-6097
- Country
- South Africa
- Language
- English
- Thematic area
- Medicine and Health
About this journal
Occupational Health Southern Africa is a peer-reviewed journal that focuses on the critical issues surrounding occupational health and safety in the Southern African region. Its scope encompasses a wide range of topics, including workplace health and safety, occupational medicine, ergonomics, industrial hygiene, and environmental health. The journal aims to disseminate research findings, best practices, and innovative approaches to address the unique challenges faced by workers in the Southern African context.
Key themes explored within the journal include the prevention and management of occupational diseases, workplace injury control, psychosocial risks, and the impact of globalization and changing work patterns on workplace health. It also examines the role of legislation, regulation, and policy in promoting a safe and healthy working environment. The journal emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and the integration of different perspectives, drawing upon contributions from professionals in medicine, public health, engineering, law, and social sciences.
The journal's target audience includes occupational health and safety professionals, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and educators working in the Southern African region. It serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking to stay informed about the latest developments in occupational health, share their research and insights, and contribute to the advancement of the field. The journal's dissemination of knowledge and promotion of dialogue contribute to improved workplace health and safety practices, ultimately leading to a healthier and safer working environment for all.
Occupational Health Southern Africa has established itself as a leading journal in the region, playing a significant role in shaping the occupational health and safety landscape. Its publications have influenced policy decisions, promoted awareness of occupational health issues, and fostered collaboration among stakeholders. The journal's impact is evident in the adoption of best practices, the development of innovative solutions, and the overall improvement of workplace health and safety conditions across the region.
Volumes (15 articles)
Volume 30, Issue 1 (2024)
- A systematic review of respirable dust and respirable crystalline silica dust concentrations in copper mines: guiding Zambia’s development of an airborne dust monitoring programme
- Capacity development programme for the use of the ILO International Classification of Radiographs of Pneumoconioses in southern Africa: a case study from the SATBHSS and TIMS projects
- Regional capacity development of occupational health nurses in southern Africa, focusing on audiometry and spirometry
- Tuberculosis, HIV, and silicosis screening in an artisanal and small-scale alluvial gold mining community in Mwenezi district, Zimbabwe
- Silicotuberculosis in South Africa: forgotten in history, neglected in science
- The Ergonomics Regulations: the role of the health professions
- The non-use of aluminum oxide for silicosis prophylaxis in South African mines
- Trade unions and occupational health and safety in comparative historical perspective: a comment on South Africa and Britain
Volume 30, Issue 2 (2024)
- Determinants of psychological resilience among healthcare workers in low- and middle-income countries, using the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale: a narrative literature review
- Prevalence of needle stick and sharps injuries and associated factors among nursing students in Gauteng province, South Africa
- Work-related upper limb disorders in health workers: a case of de Quervain’s tenosynovitis with ongoing hand pain
Volume 30, Issue 3 (2024)
- A scoping review of occupational biological exposures among horse grooms: a neglected group of workers in a thriving horse-racing industry
- Cannabis at home, sobriety at work: legal and policy implications
- Chronic musculoskeletal pain in municipal workers and associated psychosocial factors
- Correlations between levels of essential metals and arsenic in the urine of exposed copper smelter workers