SESRIC participated in the 10th International Occupational Health and Safety Conference held on 12–13 May 2026 in Ankara, Republic of Türkiye, under the theme “Shaping the Future Together: Sustainable Occupational Health and Safety for All”. The conference was organised by the Ministry of Labour and Social Security of the Republic of Türkiye and brought together representatives from public institutions, international organisations, academia, social partners, and relevant stakeholders to discuss recent developments and future perspectives in the field of occupational safety and health (OSH).

The conference programme featured a number of sessions focusing on sustainable and human-centred approaches to occupational health and safety, the growing importance of preventive policies, international experiences, digital transformation, changing working models, and the role of cooperation in promoting safer and healthier workplaces.

Discussions highlighted the importance of strengthening a preventive safety culture, enhancing awareness among employers and employees, supporting risk-based approaches, and adapting occupational health and safety policies to emerging challenges related to digitalisation, remote work, and evolving production systems. The event also underscored the significance of national and international cooperation, social dialogue, and the exchange of good practices in advancing occupational health and safety standards.

The conference concluded with reflections on the shared responsibility of institutions and stakeholders in fostering a stronger occupational health and safety culture and improving the well-being of workers and societies.

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