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Safety and Health at Work

Safety and Health at Work (SH@W) is an international, peer-reviewed, interdisciplinary journal published quarterly in English beginning in 2010. It is the official journal of the Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, and focuses on research that improves workers' health and safety across the broad field of occupational health and safety, including original articles, review papers, short communications, commentaries, and case studies.

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Subject Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Impact Factor 2.9
Quartile Q2
Open Access Type Open
ISSN 2093-7911
eISSN 2093-7997
Invitation Only No
Cost Range Article Publishing Charge: Full Length Articles USD 1750; Short Articles USD 900. The APC is covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute for all submitted articles accepted for publication after peer review.

Submission Instructions

Safety and Health at Work accepts the following article types. Click on an article type to view submission instructions.

Original Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required for Original Articles. Abstract must not exceed 250 words. Abstract must be structured. Abstract must use the headings Background, Methods, Results, and Conclusion.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 5,000 words including the abstract, references, and figure/table legends. Manuscript must follow the sequence title page, abstract and keywords, introduction, materials and methods, results, discussion, conclusions if any, acknowledgements, references, and tables and figures. Manuscript must include 3–5 relevant keywords in alphabetical order and, if generative AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, a declaration section before the references.
References References must be cited as non-superscript Arabic numerals in squared brackets in order of appearance and listed in that same order, with up to 6 authors named before et al. for references with more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables Tables, figures, and images must be prepared in separate files from the main text.
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Review Articles

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract An abstract is required for Review Articles. Abstract must be a single paragraph with a maximum of 200 words. Abstract must be unstructured in one single paragraph.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 6,500 words from introduction to conclusion. Manuscript must include 3–5 relevant keywords in alphabetical order and, if generative AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, a declaration section placed before the references list.
References References must not exceed 100. References must be numbered in the order cited using non-superscript Arabic numerals in square brackets, and entries must list authors' surnames and initials, article title, abbreviated journal name, year, volume, and inclusive page numbers, listing only the first 6 authors followed by et al. when there are more than 6 authors.
Figures & Tables Review Articles may include a maximum of 10 figures and 10 tables. The main text, tables, and figures must be submitted as separate files.
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Short Communications

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Short Communications. Abstract must be an unstructured single paragraph of no more than 150 words. Abstract must be unstructured and presented as a single paragraph. No abstract headings are required because the abstract must be unstructured and single-paragraph.
Manuscript Manuscript text from introduction to conclusion must not exceed 3,000 words. Manuscript must be organized as title page, abstract and keywords, text without section titles, acknowledgements, references, and figures or tables. Keywords must be included, and any use of generative AI in manuscript preparation must be declared in a statement placed before the references list.
References References must not exceed 20. References must be cited with non-superscript Arabic numerals in square brackets in order of appearance and listed in that same order, with more than 6 authors shortened to the first 6 followed by et al.
Figures & Tables Short Communications may include no more than 3 figures and 2 tables. Main text, tables, and figures must be prepared in separate files.
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Case Reports

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract is required for Case Reports. Abstract must be a single unstructured paragraph of no more than 150 words. Abstract must be unstructured and written as a single paragraph. Abstract must include the significance and purpose of the case presentation, the diagnostic methods, the key data, and brief comments and suggestions regarding the case.
Manuscript Manuscript must not exceed 1,500 words from introduction to conclusion. Manuscript must follow the sequence title page, abstract and keywords, introduction, case report, discussion, acknowledgments, references, figures, and figure legends. The manuscript must include 3 to 5 relevant keywords in alphabetical order and, if generative AI tools were used in manuscript preparation, a declaration section placed before the references.
References References must not exceed 20. References must be cited with non-superscript Arabic numerals in squared brackets in order of appearance and listed in that same order, with up to 6 authors named before et al.
Figures & Tables Case Reports may include up to 6 figures and up to 5 tables. The main text, tables, figures, and images must be prepared in separate files.
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Letters To The Editor

Cover Letter Cover Letter requirements are not specified.
Abstract Abstract requirements are not specified.
Manuscript Text must not exceed 1,000 words. Letter must include a title and the corresponding author's e-mail address.
References References must be cited with non-superscript Arabic numerals in squared brackets in order of appearance and listed in that same order, with up to six authors named before et al. for additional authors.
Figures & Tables Tables, figures, and images must be prepared in separate files.
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Recent Publications

Workplace HIV and TB Programmes for Laboratory Health Workers: A rapid Review

Selelo Ramahlo, Nosimilo Mlangeni, Muzimkhulu Zungu

10.1016/j.shaw.2026.05.003
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Impact of the Serious Accidents Punishment Act on Occupational Injury Rates in South Korea’s Manufacturing Sector: An Interrupted Time-Series Analysis

Jian LEE, Juyeon OH, Heejoo PARK, Jongmin LEE, Byungyoon YUN, Jin-Ha YOON

10.1016/j.shaw.2026.05.002
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Redefining Worker Protection in the Algorithmic Era: From Algorithmic Justice to Insurance Systems for the Gig Economy

Jian Lee, Jinha Yoon

10.1016/j.shaw.2026.05.004
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Psychosocial characteristics and occupational stressors of workplace suicides in South Korea: Evidence from national workers’ compensation claims, 2010–2019

Jungwon JANG, Inah KIM

10.1016/j.shaw.2026.05.005
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Mental Health Challenges and Workplace Risk Factors Among Sexual and Gender Minority Workers in the Republic of Korea

Munyoung Yang, Hanul Kim, Keonhee Cho, Sejung Kim, Sinyoung Yang, Soyeong Park, Suejin Yeo, Hyoung-Ryoul Kim

10.1016/j.shaw.2026.04.005
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Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to publish?

71 days submission to decision after review; 173 days submission to acceptance; 7 days acceptance to online publication

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Is a cover letter required?

A letter is required when there is potential overlap with published or under-review manuscripts to explain how the submission significantly differs from other materials.

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What are the publication costs?

Article Publishing Charge: Full Length Articles USD 1750; Short Articles USD 900. The APC is covered by the Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute for all submitted articles accepted for publication after peer review.

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Research Topics

Occupational Health and Safety Research Workplace Health and Well-being Occupational and environmental lung diseases Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation Sleep and Work-Related Fatigue Employment and Welfare Studies Occupational exposure and asthma Ergonomics and Musculoskeletal Disorders COVID-19 and Mental Health Air Quality and Health Impacts Indoor Air Quality and Microbial Exposure Occupational Health and Performance Risk and Safety Analysis Chemical Safety and Risk Management COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout Pesticide Exposure and Toxicity Carcinogens and Genotoxicity Assessment Quality and Safety in Healthcare Infection Control and Ventilation Work-Family Balance Challenges Marine and Coastal Research Climate Change and Health Impacts Occupational health in dentistry Agriculture and Farm Safety

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