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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.
Wednesday, May 21, 2026 (Canada)
6:00 AM – 8:00 AM (Saskatchewan, Canada)
8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Malaysia / Brunei)
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (Indonesia)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM (Saudi Arabia / Germany)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM (Nigeria)
*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.
*More information and details of this global event COMING SOON!

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 record

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. Muhammad Riza Setiawan, MOSH, FISQua (Indonesia) is an occupational medicine specialist and academic at Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang, where he has served since 2008 in

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,

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-

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, oil and gas, and mining services.
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
Keynote and IRIOSH Official Launching
Title: Global Perspectives, Local Actions: Adapting Psychosocial Support Across Cultures
ILO - Tentative
Title: Leading with Care: Managerial Behaviours That Build Psychologically Safe Teams
Bryan Lloyd , Exec. Dir. OSH Div., Gov. of Sask., Canada
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: The Mental Health Issue of the Healthcare Workforce in Indonesia
Dr. Muhammad Riza Setiawan, MOSH, FISQua
Fakultas Kedokteran (FK) Universitas Muhammadiyah Semarang
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: 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: Integrating Psychosocial Well-being into Indonesia's Industrial Hygiene Framework Muthia Ashifa, SKM, M.K.K.K, HIU, CCMs, President of IIHA, Indonesia



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