APOSHO 40

Call for Abstracts

APOSHO 40 invites researchers, practitioners and workplace leaders to share evidence, implementation experience and regional perspectives aligned with Revolutionising Workplace Protection.

Conference theme: Revolutionising Workplace Protection
What to submit

Abstracts with clear practical value

Priority may be given to submissions that demonstrate relevance, transferable lessons, evidence-informed thinking and strong application to workplace protection.

  • Clear workplace issue, challenge or opportunity
  • Relevant method, intervention, programme or case study
  • Useful findings, implementation experience or lessons learned
  • Practical relevance to occupational safety and workplace health
Submission focus

One conference stream

APOSHO 40 is currently inviting abstracts under one main conference stream aligned with the overall theme Revolutionising Workplace Protection. There is no need to select multiple tracks or categories at this stage.

  • Submit work aligned with the conference theme
  • Focus on relevance, clarity and practical contribution
  • Research, field application, case studies and implementation insights are all welcome
  • Selected abstracts will be considered for oral presentation
Conference experience

From evidence to regional exchange

Selected presenters will contribute to a professional programme designed to connect research, practical application and meaningful discussion among occupational safety and health leaders from across Asia-Pacific.

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Important dates

Abstract submission timeline

Please note the key stages for abstract submission, review and notification for APOSHO 40.

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10 August 2026
Abstract Submission Deadline

Final deadline for submission of abstracts.

10–14 August 2026
Abstract Review

Submitted abstracts will be reviewed during this period.

14–20 August 2026
Notification of Acceptance

Presenters will be informed of the review outcome during this period.

Conference awards

Recognising outstanding papers

APOSHO 40 will recognise exceptional papers that demonstrate strong research quality, originality, practical relevance and contribution to the advancement of workplace protection.

Overall category
Best Paper Award

Awarded to the strongest overall paper presented at APOSHO 40, based on technical quality, originality, relevance and practical contribution.

Malaysia student category
Best Malaysian Student Paper Award

Awarded to the best paper presented by a full-time student currently enrolled at an institution of higher learning in Malaysia.

International student category
Best International Student Paper Award

Awarded to the best paper presented by a full-time international student currently enrolled at an institution outside Malaysia.

Recognition for award recipients

Each winner will receive a Certificate of Achievement in recognition of their outstanding paper.

Each winner in the three award categories will also receive one free seat at the APOSHO 40 Gala Dinner.

Eligible papers will be assessed by a panel appointed by the APOSHO 40 Scientific Committee. Evaluation may consider originality, technical quality, relevance to the conference theme, practical application and presentation quality. The decision of the judging panel will be final.

Abstract form

Submit your abstract online

All accepted papers may be considered for the Best Paper Award. The student award categories are open only to authors who are enrolled as full-time students at the time of submission. Student authors should select the applicable category.
Abstract should be not more than 500 words.
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