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IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety and Health Forum 2026
Psychosocial Well-being at Work: Global Insights, Local Action
The International Research Institute of Occupational Safety and Health is pleased to convene its inaugural global forum, marking a significant step in advancing occupational safety and health (OSH) research, policy, and practice.
Held in commemoration of World OSH Day 2026 and aligned with the International Labour Organization theme “Ensuring a healthy psychosocial working environment,” the forum brings together international experts, policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to foster meaningful dialogue and bridge the gap between global evidence and local implementation.
Hosted virtually from Canada, this forum reflects IRIOSH’s commitment to facilitating inclusive, high-quality global engagement while ensuring accessibility across regions.
We warmly invite participation from:
The forum will be delivered through a secure virtual platform, enabling dynamic knowledge exchange, cross-regional collaboration, and broad participation from stakeholders worldwide.
📅 May 21, 2026 | 🌐 Virtual | Hosted by IRIOSH, Canada.
May 21, 2026 (Canada)
6:00 AM–8:00 AM (Saskatchewan, Canada)
1:00 PM–3:00 PM (Nigeria)
2:00 PM–4:00 PM (Germany)
3:00 PM–5:00 PM (Saudi Arabia)
6:00 PM–8:00 PM (Bangladesh)
7:00 PM–9:00 PM (Indonesia)
8:00 PM–10:00 PM (Malaysia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Philippines)
9:00 PM–11:00 PM (South Korea)
10:00 PM–12:00 AM (Melbourne/Australia)
*This global forum live from Canada is FREE. Seats are limited to the first 500 participants. Reserve your seats today, share the knowledge, enjoy the international experience and also take community level actions to create more sustainable socieities for all.
6:50 – 7:50 PM [MYT(UTC+8)] - Participants Registration
Please scan the QR code on the screen and have a look at the video presentation below prior to the start of the event:
7:50 – 8:00 PM [MYT(UTC+8)] - Welcoming Remarks
Lucille Dunn, Mayor, Village of Manor (Sask., Canada), also Chairperson, IRIOSH Board of Directors
8:05 – 8:15 PM [MYT(UTC+8)] - Inaugural Global Opening
Advancing Psychosocial Safety for a Decent Work Future
Dr. Arjun Kathayat, Founder, President & Executive Director, IRIOSH
08:20 – 8:30 PM [MYT(UTC+8)] - Leading with Care: Managerial Behaviours That Build Psychologically Safe Teams
Bryan Lloyd, Executive Director of Occupational Health and Safety for the Government of Saskatchewan
8:35 – 9:45 PM [MYT(UTC+8)] - IRIOSH Global OSH Forum: Psychosocial Well-being at Work – Global Insights, Local Action
All Invited Speakers 2026: Mohd Rafee Baharudin (Moderator)
9:45 – 9:55 PM [MYT(UTC+8)] - Closing Ceremony

Bryan Lloyd (Saskatchewan) is the Executive Director of Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) with the Saskatchewan Ministry of Labour Relations and Workplace Safety, bringing over 25 years of
Dr. Arjun Kathayat is the founder and serves as the President, and Executive Director of the International Research Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (IRIOSH), Canada, and is a PhD -
Lucille Dunn serves as the Board Chairperson, IRIOSH and as Mayor of Manor, Saskatchewan. She brings extensive experience in municipal leadership, governance, and public service, with a strong track -

Brandy East (Canada) is the Master of Ceremony for the IRIOSH Global Occupational Safety and Health Forum 2026, Canada, bringing strong experience in community engagement, event coordination

Associate Professor Ts. Dr. Mohd Rafee Baharudin serves as the founding chairperson - IRIOSH International Advisory Council, Canada and Council Member for the Allied Health Professions under the

Ir. Dr. Nor Halim bin Hasan (Malaysia) is a prominent leader in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) in Malaysia, currently serving as Director of the Department of Occupational Safety and Health

Dr. Khadizah H. Abdul-Mumin is a Health Sciences academic and Senior Assistant Professor at Universiti Brunei Darussalam, with a multidisciplinary teaching portfolio spanning nursing,

Muthia Ashifa, SKM, M.K.K.K, HIU, CCMs, is an accomplished occupational health and safety professional with eighteen years of experience across integrated energy industries, including coal mining, -

Dr. Muhammad Asif is a distinguished Occupational Health Physician and healthcare leader with over two decades of experience in the oil and gas industry. He holds an MSc in Occupational Medicine (UK),

Dr. Josiah Oluwaseun Odu is a Public Health scholar and Occupational Health researcher with specialization in epidemiology and workplace safety culture. He completed his PhD in Public Health at the Department of -

Ms. Maja Stojanovic is a dynamic change and communications partner at Siemens, based in Munich, Germany, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping global internal communication and organizational transformation-

Mr. AKM Masum Ul Alam is a researcher and policy development expert with over 20 years of experience specializing in Occupational Safety and Health (OSH), ESG, and social compliance. He is currently an adjunct faculty -
Mr. Koo Yong LEE is a senior manager at the KOSHA (Korea Occupational Safety & Health Agency), a public institution under the Ministry of Employment and Labor in South Korea. He majored in chemistry at the university and industrial hygiene at graduate school -
Dr Luper Joseph Noah is a Digital Engineering and Compliance Specialist with cross‑disciplinary expertise spanning project management, construction, and aviation systems. He works at the intersection of regulatory governance, digital twins, and safety‑critical environ-
Welcoming Remarks
Lucille Dunn, Mayor (Manor, Sask., Canada) and Chairperson, IRIOSH Board of Directors.
Inaugural Global Opening
Title: Advancing Psychosocial Safety for a Decent Work Future
Dr. Arjun Kathayat, Founder/Pres. - IRIOSH
Title: Leading with Care: Managerial Behaviours That Build Psychologically Safe Teams
Bryan Lloyd , Exec. Dir. OSH Div., Gov. of Sask., Canada
Keynote and IRIOSH Official Launching
Title: Global Perspectives, Local Actions: Adapting Psychosocial Support Across Culture - Tentative
Title: From Guidelines to Enforcement: DOSH Malaysia's Role in Advancing Psychosocial Safety at Work
Ir. Dr. Nor Halim Hasan Dept. of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), Ministry of Human Resources, Malaysia
Title: Psychosocial Risks in Healthcare
Dr. Khadizah H. Abdul-Mumin
Affiliation : PAPRSB Institute of Health Sciences, Brunei
Title: The Hidden Hazards: Recognizing Psychosocial Risks in Modern Workplaces
Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Mohd Rafee Baharudin (UPM), Malaysia
Title: Integrating Psychosocial Well-being into Indonesia's Industrial Hygiene Framework Muthia Ashifa, SKM, M.K.K.K, HIU, CCMs, President of IIHA, Indonesia
Title: Smart Occupational Health for SMEs: Using AI to Prevent Workplace Illness
Dr. Muhammad Asif, Saudi Arabia
Title: Confronting Burnout, Financial Stress, and Silent Struggles in Nigerian Workplaces
Dr. Josiah Oluwaseun Odu, McPherson University, Nigeria
Title: Psychosocial Safety as a Global Business Imperative : Featuring SIEMENS EHS leadership
Ms. Maja Stojanovic/Ms. Anna Borg
Siemens AG, Germany
Title: Ensuring Bangladesh Workers' Mental Well-Being
Mr. AKM Masum ul Alam, Adj. Faculty, Dept. of Occupational & Environmental Health, Bangladesh University of Health Sciences (BUHS), Bangladesh
Title: Integrating Mental Health into OSH Management System
Mr. Lee Koo Yong, Korean Occupational Safety and Health Agency (KOSHA), Korea
Title: The Psychosocial Risk Management in Medium-Rise Residential Construction
Dr. Luper Joseph Noah, University of Southern Queensland, Australia



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