International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene: Proceedings Book of the SHO2026
Keywords:
Safety, Hygiene, Industrial, Ergonomics, OccupationalSynopsis
We are delighted to welcome you to the 22nd edition of the International Symposium on Occupational Safety and Hygiene – SHO’2026.
Over more than two decades, SHO has consolidated its role as a distinguished forum for researchers, professionals, practitioners, and students to share knowledge, discuss emerging challenges, and disseminate innovative approaches in the field of occupational safety and hygiene. The continued commitment of the Portuguese Society of Occupational Safety and Hygiene (SPOSHO), together with the support of our academic and professional community, has enabled SHO to remain a dynamic and internationally recognized platform for scientific exchange and collaboration.
As in previous editions, SHO’2026 brings together a diverse body of work reflecting the breadth and relevance of contemporary occupational safety and hygiene research. The contributions included in this year’s publications address a wide range of themes, including organisational and psychosocial risk factors, ergonomic analysis, occupational exposure assessment, occupational medicine, public health, safety culture, risk perception, accident prevention, digital and intelligent technologies applied to safety management, and sector-specific challenges across construction, healthcare, manufacturing, education, transport, and other occupational settings. Collectively, these works offer valuable empirical evidence, methodological advances, and practical insights to support safer, healthier, and more sustainable working environments.
The approved contributions for SHO’2026 comprise 14 abstracts, 41 proceedings papers, and 82 book chapter manuscripts, demonstrating once again the vitality and scope of the symposium. These publications reflect not only the scientific quality of the work submitted, but also the diversity of disciplinary perspectives and institutional contexts represented in this edition.
As in previous years, the accepted contributions will be published in the proceedings Book and the Abstracts Book of the Symposium by SPOSHO. In addition, selected manuscripts will be considered for publication as book chapters by Springer Nature, thereby extending the international visibility and academic impact of the work presented at SHO. Outstanding contributions may also be recommended for further dissemination through appropriate scientific publication channels.
We would like to express our sincere gratitude to all authors, reviewers, members of the International Scientific Committee, organising team, institutional partners, and supporters whose dedication made this edition possible. Their effort, rigour, and continued engagement are essential to maintaining the scientific quality and relevance of SHO.
We also pay tribute to the legacy of Professor A. Sérgio Miguel, visionary founder of SPOSHO, whose commitment to occupational safety and hygiene continues to inspire this symposium and the wider community it serves.
We trust that the works gathered in these volumes will contribute meaningfully to the advancement of knowledge, the strengthening of professional practice, and the promotion of a preventive culture in workplaces and organisations.
Chapters
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Understanding risk perception of construction workers - an exploratory study in Portuguese sitesUnderstanding risk perception of construction workers - an exploratory study in Portuguese sites
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Allergic Contact Dermatitis to Nickel and Cobalt in a Food Service WorkerAllergic Contact Dermatitis to Nickel and Cobalt in a Food Service Worker
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Bordetella Pertussis: Post-Exposure Protocol in Healthcare Workers at a Portuguese HospitalPROTOCOLO DE ATUAÇÃO PARA PROFISSIONAIS DE SAÚDE APÓS EXPOSIÇÃO EM HOSPITAL PORTUGUÊS
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OCCUPATIONAL RESPIRATORY LOAD AND FUNCTIONAL SAFETY: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF INSPIRATORY MUSCLE TRAININGOCCUPATIONAL RESPIRATORY LOAD AND FUNCTIONAL SAFETY: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF INSPIRATORY MUSCLE TRAINING
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RASTREIO DE SUBSTÂNCIAS PSICOATIVAS NO TRABALHOWorkplace Psychoactive Substance Screening: Clinical Utility and Legal Framework in Portugal
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BLOOD PRESSURE PROFILE AND SHIFT WORK IN FIREFIGHTERS
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AVALIAÇÃO DE SEGURANÇA EM MÁQUINASMachine safety assessment: a comparison of the regulatory frameworks applied in Brazil and Portugal
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Occupational Exposure to Xylene in Hospital Workers - The Role of Occupational MedicineO PAPEL DA MEDICINA NO TRABALHO
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Hepatitis AAction protocol - post-exposure prophylaxis for healthcare workers at a Portuguese Hospital
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Historical evolution of Artificial Intelligence and its current impact on Occupational Medicine
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Assessment of working conditions and their consequences on workers' health in a textile company
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Assessment of working conditions and their consequences on workers' health in a textile company
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ERGONOMIC ANALYSIS OF A WORKSTATION IN A MOBILITY AND ENERGY COMPANY
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OHSMS Proposal according to NP ISO 45001:2019 integrated into a QMS in a metalwork SME
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INFLUENCE OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON OCCUPATIONAL RISK PREVENTION IN CONSTRUCTION SITES, A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
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Learning From Construction Accidents: A Causal Analysis Supporting Preventive Action PlanningUMA ANÁLISE CAUSAL PARAAPOIAR O PLANEAMENTO DE AÇÕES PREVENTNAS
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MINDFULNESS AND WORKPLACE SAFETY. A SHORT LITERATURE REVIEW
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RELEVANCE OF ERGONOMICS IN OSTEOPATHY AND ACUPUNCTURE PRACTITIONERS
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PERCEPTION OF THE RISK OF RADIATION EXPOSURE BY MEDICAL IMAGING AND RADIOTHERAPY TECHNICIANS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
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GAMIFICATION IN ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING REHABILITATION AFTER STROKE
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Safety management in confined spaces at a wastewater network cleaning company: Case study
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COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LEGAL REQUIREMENTS REGARDING WORKPLACE ACCIDENTS AND OCCUPATIONAL DISEASES IN PORTUGAL AND FRANCE
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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS' PERCEPTION OF THE RISK OF EXPOSUREOCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO IONIZING RADIATION
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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH HAZARDS AMONG UNIVERSITY STAFF IN UGANDA
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COMMUNICATION AND COMPASSION SKILLS AMONG PORTUGUESE RADIOGRAPHERS
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ORGANIZATIONAL WELL-BEING CULTURE: CONCEPTUAL MODEL AND DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTIDIMENSIONAL MEASURE (COBE-Q)
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IMPACT OF COMMUNICATION IN HEALTHCARE: MEDICAL IMAGING AND RADIOTHERAPY PERCEPTIONS
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WORKERS' PERCEPTIONS AND RESPONSES TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS
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Neisseria meningitidisDistribution in exposure and operating procedures in a Portuguese hospital
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Notified Occupational Musculoskeletal Diseases in a Portuguese Tertiary HospitalA Retrospective Analysis of the Last Decade
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Health Surveillance Protocol for Healthcare Workers Occupationally Exposed to Cytostatic Drugs
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COMPETITIVE DIFFERENTIATION THROUGH ADAPTIVE CAPACITY - A CASE STUDY IN HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICESA CASE STUDY IN HEALTH AND SAFETY SERVICES
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EXPOSURE TO ULTRAFINE PARTICLES IN THE FOOD INDUSTRY
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EVALUATION OF THE IMPACT OF AIR QUALITY AND ITS EFFECTS ON THE ATHLETES' HEALTH
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PREVALENCE AND CORRELATES OF BURNOUT IN PORTUGUESE RADIOGRAPHERS
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BURNOUT AND HEALTH IN RADIOLOGISTS, NUCLEAR MEDICINE OR RADIOTHERAPY PROFESSIONALS
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RISKASSESSMENT ATA CONSTRUCTION SITE IN CAMPINAS, BRASIL
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EXPOSURE TO OCCUPATIONAL NOISE AND INFRASOUND ATA UNIVERSITY SPORTS STADIUM
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OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE TO AIRBORNE FLOUR DUST ACROSS INDUSTRIAL MILLING WORKSTATIONS
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WINWORKCO-CREATING HEALTHYWORK ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH PARTICIPATORY OCCUPATIONAL INTERVENTIONS
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INTEGRATED EVALUATION IN A PRODUCTION UNIT FOOD FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INDUSTRY 5.0
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DESIGN OF A LEARNER-CENTRED OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH TRAINING PROGRAM FOR THE MINING SECTOR (OSHTP)
