Public Lecture : Implications of Occupational Hygiene for Promoting Worker Health & Personalized Approaches to Occupational Toxicology : Implications for Occupational Health
Centre for Lifelong Learning held the Public Lecture titled ‘Implications of Occupational Hygiene for Promoting Worker Health & Personalized Approaches to Occupational Toxicology : Implications for Occupational Health’ on 17th February 2025. The Public Lecture was facilitated by visiting professors Dr. Orawan Kaewboonchoo Associate Professor Mahidol University’s Faculty of Public Health in the Department of Public Health Nursing and Prof. Dr. Anamai Thetkathuek Distinguished academic specializing in industrial hygiene and safety at Burapha University, Thailand. Their visit includes a workshop on Advanced Occupational Hygiene and Toxicology held on 18-19 February 2025.
About the workshop
This public lecture will explore the transformative potential of integrating personalized occupational toxicology and occupational hygiene to enhance workplace health and safety. By combining innovative approaches like genetic profiling, biomarker monitoring, and advanced analytics with traditional hazard control measures, the event will showcase how individualized risk assessments can lead to more precise prevention strategies and improved health outcomes. Real-world applications, such as the impact of benzene and 1,2-DCE exposure, will be discussed, alongside the influence of geographic and behavioral factors on occupational risks.
Emphasizing the critical role of occupational hygiene, the lecture will highlight how personalized approaches can refine hazard identification, evaluation, and control. By fostering a deeper understanding of the interplay between genetics, environment, and behavior, the event aims to inspire innovative solutions for safer workplaces. Attendees will gain insights into developing dynamic health promotion programs that reduce occupational diseases, absenteeism, and foster a culture of safety, ultimately benefiting both workers and organizations.