Theme: International Labour Organization's (ILO) World OSH Day 2026 - "Ensuring a healthy psychosocial working environment"

Psychosocial Well-Being at Work: Global Insights, Local Action

Share Your Knowledge. Shape the Future.

The International Research Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IRIOSH), Canada, invites the submission of original book chapters for an international edited volume titled:

Psychosocial Well-Being at Work: Global Insights, Local Action.

Developed in commemoration of World Day for Safety and Health at Work 2026 and aligned with the International Labour Organization (ILO) theme, this book aims to bring together diverse perspectives on psychosocial well-being, workplace mental health, organizational culture, leadership, policy, and occupational safety and health systems.

Building upon the success of the IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety and Health Forum 2026, which brought together participants from multiple countries across academia, government, industry, and professional practice, this publication seeks to transform dialogue into actionable knowledge that can support healthier, safer, and more sustainable workplaces worldwide.

We welcome contributions from:

• Researchers and academics 
• Occupational safety and health professionals 
• Public health professionals 
• Regional OSH regulators 
• Policymakers and government officials 
• Industry leaders and employers 
• International organizations 
• Professional associations 
• Consultants and practitioners 
• Emerging scholars and subject matter experts 

The edited volume will provide a platform for evidence-based research, policy analysis, practical experiences, case studies, and innovative approaches that address contemporary workplace challenges and opportunities.

Contributors are encouraged to explore topics including, but not limited to:

• Psychosocial risk management 
• Workplace mental health and well-being 
• Leadership, culture, and psychological safety 
• Burnout, stress, and resilience 
• Shift work, fatigue, and worker health 
• Occupational safety and health systems 
• Policy, governance, and regulation 
• Industry-specific challenges and solutions 
• Public health and healthy workplaces 
• Future of work and emerging workplace risks 

Chapter Structure

Authors are encouraged to organize their chapters using the following structure:

1. Introduction 
2. The Reality Today 
3. Challenges 
4. The Way Forward 
5. Conclusion 
6. References 

Manuscript Requirements

• Length: 5–10 pages 
• Approximately 250–300 words per page 
• Excluding tables, figures, and references 
• Original and unpublished work 
• Professional or academic referencing style 
• English language submissions only. If you wish to submit it any foriegn language, please contact IRIOSH using WhatsApp:  WhatsApp: +60-11-762-61806, +1-306-575-8019 to check if the particular non-english language can be accomodated.

Sustainable Development Goals

Authors are encouraged to align their chapters with one or more relevant United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly, but must ALIGHN with the theme "Psychosocial Well-Being at Work: Global Insights, Local Action":

• SDG 3 – Good Health and Well-Being 
• SDG 4 – Quality Education 
• SDG 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth 
• SDG 10 – Reduced Inequalities 
• SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities 
• SDG 16 – Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 
• SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

Important Dates 

(1) Call for Chapters Released - June 5, 2026

(2) Full Chapter Submission Deadline - July 17, 2026

(3) IRIOSH Editorial Review Period - July – September 2026

(4) Acceptance / Rejection Decisions - October 17, 2026

(5) Final Manuscript Submission - November 2026

(6) Anticipated Publication of the Book - 2027 

Quality and Peer Review

All submissions will undergo a rigorous editorial and peer-review process to ensure academic quality, relevance, originality, and practical impact. Acceptance is based on scholarly merit, relevance to the theme, and contribution to advancing occupational safety, health, worker well-being, and sustainable workplaces.

Join a Global Community of Contributors

Whether you are a researcher, regulator, practitioner, policymaker, employer, or professional leader, your insights can help shape the future of workplace well-being around the world.

Together, we can bridge global evidence with local action and contribute to safer, healthier, and more sustainable workplaces for all.

Submit your chapter and become part of this international collaborative publication initiative.

Thank you!

-IRIOSH Edited Book Project - Committee