The Occupational Exposures Work Group was formed to address occupational exposure and health issues relevant to multiple societies.
The group is currently focussing activities on three topic areas:
- Reproductive Toxicity
Several educational sessions have been delivered or are planned (IUTOX2022, CTDC2024, AIHA2024). A manuscript based on these sessions has been drafted and submitted for journal publication.
- Skin Exposure Issues
The group has promoted and supported the AIHA dermal and surface sampling work group. They are also involved with the scientific committee of the 2024 Occupational and Environmental Exposure of Skin to Chemicals (OEESC) conference.
- Ototoxicity
Ototoxicity is gaining more attention in the occupational sphere and there are several educational initiatives (webinars etc.) as well as research projects and collaborations (e.g., Health and Environmental Sciences Institute). The group is collating material to share with SLC members.
Ototoxicity Resources
AIHA: Considerations for Controlling Ototoxicant Exposures
Freely accessible article, posted May 28, 2025
AIHA: The Ear Poisons: An Introduction to Ototoxicants Webinar Recording
Paid-for, recorded webinar - Member $99 | Non-member $130 | Student $25
CCOHS: Occupational Hygiene: Ototoxic Chemicals
Freely accessible article.
OSHA: Preventing Hearing Loss Caused by Chemical (Ototoxicity) and Noise Exposure
SHIB 03-08-2018; DHHS (NIOSH) Publication No. 2018-124
Safety and Health Information Bulletin, freely accessible.
Triumvirate Blog: Hearing Loss Due to Ototoxic Exposures
Posted by Eric Littlefield September 6, 2024
Freely accessible article.
The OE Work Group collaborates with other SLC Work Groups, specifically: Psychedelics and Cannabis WG and Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, and Digital Engagement WG. Work Group participation is open to all SLC representatives.
Work Group participation is open to all SLC representatives.
All SLC webinars are available as live events to SLC member societies. All recorded webinars are available to the public.