Founded 1948
About SASOM
The South African Society of Occupational Medicine is dedicated to the advancement of occupational medicine and health practices across industries.
Who we are
The South African Society of Occupational Medicine (SASOM) is dedicated to the advancement of occupational medicine and health practices across industries. As a leading voice in occupational medicine, SASOM brings together a network of professionals committed to ensuring a safer, healthier, and more productive workforce.
Our work is rooted in the belief that healthy workers are the foundation of thriving organisations and communities. With a strong history of advocacy, education, and collaboration, SASOM provides its members with access to invaluable resources, opportunities for professional development, and a platform for sharing knowledge and expertise.
Our objectives
Focusing on occupational medicine
Our primary aim is to protect and promote the health of workers by preventing occupational diseases and managing work-related injuries and illnesses.
Promoting safe work environments
We advocate for the creation of healthy workplaces by eliminating occupational hazards and ensuring conditions that foster employee well-being.
Contributing to sustainable development
Healthy workers are vital to sustainable development. By enabling employees to lead productive lives, SASOM helps drive positive social and economic change.
Advancing professional growth
Through CPD, accredited seminars, workshops, and our journal (Occupational Health Southern Africa), we empower healthcare professionals with the expertise to enhance workplace health.
Strengthening collaboration
We emphasise the importance of communication and collaboration within the occupational medicine community and between our members and stakeholders.
Shaping national and global policy
SASOM plays a key role in shaping national and international occupational health policies, ensuring that occupational medicine remains central to workplace health discussions.
Our people
Elected members
Other ExCo members
Co-opted members
Chapter chairpersons
Confidentiality of member information
SASOM is committed to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of all member information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA). All personal data, including contact details of members, will remain confidential and will not be disclosed without the member's explicit consent. Any requests for member contact information must be submitted to the National Office, and details will only be shared if the member has provided prior written consent, in compliance with POPIA.