2022 National Occupational Injury Research Symposium (NOIRS): Preventing workplace injuries in a changing world

Area of Science:

• Occupational health and safety research
• Injury prevention science
• Public health and epidemiology

Background:

• The National Occupational Injury Research Symposium (NOIRS) is the premier conference for occupational injury research and prevention.
• The 8th NOIRS was held virtually in May 2022, themed 'Preventing Workplace Injuries in a Changing World'.
• This special issue disseminates high-quality research presented at the conference to a wider audience.

Purpose of the Study:

• To showcase the breadth and quality of occupational injury research presented at NOIRS.
• To make NOIRS presentations accessible to individuals unable to attend the virtual conference.
• To provide insights into leading and emerging causes and contributors to workplace injuries.

Main Methods:

• This special issue features a collection of research articles and short communications.
• Studies utilize diverse methodologies, data sources, and target various worker populations.
• The research addresses a wide range of industries and occupations.

Main Results:

• The included articles cover a broad spectrum of occupational injury research topics.
• Findings address both established and novel factors contributing to workplace injuries.
• The research highlights innovative approaches to injury prevention across different sectors.

Conclusions:

• This special issue offers a valuable overview of current occupational injury research from NOIRS 2022.
• The published articles serve as resources for researchers and practitioners in the field.
• The content encourages future research and practical applications for preventing workplace injuries.