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With the theme ‘People matter! What does that mean for us?’, the 39th International A+A Congress will kick off on Tuesday, 4 November 2025 at 1 p.m. in Room 14, Hall 1, 1st floor, with an exciting and varied programme.
High-ranking representatives from politics, prevention and social security will provide impetus for global developments in safety and health at work.
From November 4 to 7, 2025, Düsseldorf will become the meeting place for everyone committed to occupational safety and health. The 39th International Congress on Occupational Safety and Occupational Medicine (A+A Congress) will bring together experts from around the world – including scientists, workplace practitioners, executives, occupational physicians, and policymakers. They all share one goal: to make the world of work safer, healthier, and more future-proof.
At the World Social Security Forum (WSSF 2025) in Malaysia, Dr. Christian Felten was re-elected as Vice President of the International Section on Prevention in Transportation of the International Social Security Association (ISSA). His re-election highlights his international recognition as a key figure in shaping modern occupational safety strategies.
One third of EU workers are exposed to climate change-related risks ─ such as extreme heat, extreme weather events or poor air quality, a survey by the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has revealed. In parallel, 31% of workers are concerned about the impact of environmental risks on their safety and health at work.
A+A, the world’s leading trade fair for personal protection, occupational safety and health at work, has published a new white paper on the topic of ‘New Work – The Future of Work’. It offers practical insights into current developments in healthy, safe and future-oriented working environments – with contributions from science, business and society.
Explore the impact of economic incentives and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting on occupational safety and health (OSH). The latest discussion papers from EU-OSHA examine how external organisations in Germany can create economic incentives for organisations, including in SMEs, to promote preventive OSH measures. These incentives may take the form of competitions, awards, lower insurance premiums, or subsidies.
The latest DEKRA Occupational Safety Report 2025 shows that mobile working brings benefits for many employees – but also harbors risks. Read on to find out more: An interview with Dr. Christian Felten, Managing Director of the Federal Working Group for Safety and Health at Work (Basi).