South African Society of Occupational Medicine
OHSA Journal
Occupational Health Southern Africa is the only dedicated journal for the occupational health disciplines in sub-Saharan Africa. It is accredited by the South African Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET). It is also listed in African Index Medicus; and is on the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (ICMJE) website list of journals following the ICMJE recommendations for the conduct, reporting, editing and publication of scholarly work in medical journals.
Aims
Occupational Health Southern Africa aims to provide a platform for scholarly engagement between both emerging and established occupational health professionals, through the publication of high-quality, peer-reviewed research articles, opinions, reports, news and related matters. As a global south journal, it is also committed to nurturing novice African researchers through the writing and publication processes.
Editorial content
The editorial focus is on occupational medicine, nursing and hygiene, as well as primary healthcare at the workplace, safety and other employee health benefits.
Official journal
Occupational Health Southern Africa is the official journal of the following southern African occupational health practitioner societies:
The South African Society of Occupational Medicine (SASOM)
– occupational medicine and health doctors and practitioners in industry.
Southern African Institute for Occupational Hygiene (SAIOH)
– occupational hygienists, hygiene technologists, and hygiene assistants.
Mine Medical Professionals Association (MMPA)
– doctors and other healthcare professionals working/interested in the mining industry.
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