The 3 day conference runs from 16th-18th June at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel, with Professional Development Courses taking place on Monday 15th.

Abstract submissions through Oxford Abstracts are now open. Click here to submit

https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/79525/submitter

We welcome submissions on any relevant topic for either oral talks, workshop sessions or poster presentations but we have included below the topics our 2025 delegates wanted to see in the 2026 conference programme:

Occupational Hygiene & Exposure Control

• New developments in occupational hygiene
• Updates on hazardous substances: Isocyanates, Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS), Asbestos
• Mechanisms for changing UK Workplace Exposure Limits
• Success stories of exposure control (chemical, dust, noise, vibration)
• Trends and new tests in occupational hygiene
• MWF (Metalworking Fluids) and LEV (Local Exhaust Ventilation) updates

Health Risks & Monitoring

• INVC Hearing Conservation
• RPE (Respiratory Protective Equipment) Fit Testing
• Hand Arm and Whole Body Vibration
• Ergonomics and healthcare risks
• Mental health and wellness programs
• Using AI in toxicology assessments

Global & Strategic Perspectives

• Horizon Scanning (future trends and risks)
• Occupational hygiene in the developing world (e.g., Africa)
• IH (Industrial Hygiene) coverage and impact in Africa

Interdisciplinary & Professional Development

• Building bridges with other professions (e.g., doctors, psychologists)
• Wider content from allied professions (e.g., human factors)
• Making OH (Occupational Hygiene) more attractive as a career
• Ethical consultancy practice and running a consultancy
• Report writing and health communication

Engagement & Knowledge Sharing

• Poster sessions with key point presentations
• Industry case studies and good practice sharing
• Everyday OH experiences (practical solutions from the field)
• Workshops with follow-up documentation
• Stakeholder communication improvement

If you haven’t used Oxford Abstracts previously, you will need to set up a free account to submit your abstract. Please use an active email account that you check regularly, as we will use this email address to inform you of the progress of your submission and the next steps prior to the conference.

All rates are inclusive of UK VAT currently 20%

*Early Bird rate available until Friday 24th April 2026

**If you would like to book at the Student / Retired / Developing Country rate please contact conferences@bohs.org

Cancellations received after Friday 17th April 2026 are not entitled to a refund, substitution delegates will be accepted or transfer to a digital delegate pass.

Digital Delegate Pass - in addition to purchasing in-person conference tickets you can also purchase a digital delegate pass. This allows you to watch recordings of ALL the parallel and plenary sessions after the live event.

Hotel Bookings To enquire about booking hotel rooms at the conference venue email kirsty@optimumevents.co.uk

Queries If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact conferences@bohs.org