OCCUCON 2025: A Milestone for Occupational Health

Chennai, January 27, 2025 –

The Tamil Nadu branch of the Indian Association of Occupational Health (IAOH) is proud to announce the 75th National Conference on Occupational Health, OCCUCON 2025, from January 29 to February 1, 2025, at the Radisson Blu GRT, Chennai. Each year, IAOH hosts this National Conference, highlighting workplace initiatives, best practices, and research from a diverse group of professionals, including doctors, safety experts, and HR representatives.

IAOH, established in 1948, serves as a national organization focused on promoting and maintaining the health and safety of workers in various industries. Originally named the Society for the Study of Industrial Medicine (SSIM), it has grown in membership to about 3,000 today, with branches across the country. IAOH is affiliated with the International Commission on Occupational Health (ICOH), the leading global scientific body in occupational health, and the Society of Occupational Medicine[SOM] in the UK. In a historic achievement, India will host the ICOH 2027 Congress in Mumbai, the first-ever in the country, further elevating its significance on the global stage.

OCCUCON will host over 450 participants, including international delegates, ICOH representatives, and experts, with the theme “Occupational Health & Wellbeing: A Key to Organizational Sustainability.” Key highlights include workshops, academic sessions, and discussions on the latest trends in workplace health. Over ninety scientific papers and posters, alongside participation from current and former office bearers of ICOH and SOM, are being featured this year.

This diamond-jubilee year, the Tamil Nadu branch has conducted Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs in Madurai which attracted occupational health physicians from across southern Tamil Nadu, encouraging new memberships for IAOH. Our branch plans to organize similar initiatives in other districts.

OCCUCON 2025 underscores IAOH’s ongoing commitment to advancing occupational health in India, serving as a platform for sharing knowledge and reinforcing the commitment to creating safe and sustainable workplaces, a priority as India navigates the complexities of its growing workforce.

Dr. Sudha S. Ramachandran Dr. S. Sarangadharan

Conference Director Conference Secretary