The OHSI & ISES Europe Workshop 2026 ↗ is jointly organised by the Occupational Hygiene Society of Ireland (OHSI) and the European Chapter of the International Society of Exposure Science (ISES Europe). The workshop will bring together researchers, occupational hygienists, exposure scientists, policymakers, regulators, and industry professionals to discuss current research and practical challenges in the intersecting fields of occupational hygiene and exposure science. The event is organised under the theme “Prevention is Better than the Cure”, highlighting the importance of proactive approaches to exposure assessment and health protection. 

PARC will contribute to the workshop by showcasing research that advances exposure science and supports next-generation chemical risk assessment in Europe.  PARC will share innovative approaches for understanding human and environmental exposures, strengthening the scientific evidence base for health protection and regulatory decision-making. A special session on how PARC communication contributes to shaping chemical risk assessment and policy will be chaired by Sónia Namorado and Aglaia Koutsodimou.  

Extending the Characterization of the Human Chemical Exposome: Optimizing HRMS SS/NTS Approaches for Maternal Milk Profiling presented by Corentin Huet (INRAE, France)  

Applying the FAIR Principles to Personal Exposure and Health Data presented by Stijn Bakken (VITO, Belgium)

The PEH Data Platform: Enabling Harmonized, FAIR Personal Exposure and Health Data presented by Stijn Bakken (VITO, Belgium)

Advancing towards integrative risk assessment with a focus on the application of human biomonitoring data presented by Hannah McKeon (RIVM, Netherlands)

Characterising The Human Perinatal Chemical Exposome With Innovative Suspect and Non-Targeted Screening: Results From The PARC EU Interlaboratory Trial and Real-Case Study presented by Tarek Moufawad (INRAE, France)

 Are ski waxes a relevant  source of PFAS exposure for the  general population? presented by Natalie von Goetz

 Science-to-Policy in Action: Strengthening Regulatory Impact and Innovation in PARC presented by Maria Uhl (EAA, Austria)

Comparative Evaluation of Non-Targeted Screening Workflows for Occupational Exposure: results from a European Interlaboratory Study under PARC, presented by Baninia Habchi (INRS, France)

From interlaboratory alignment to worker exposure assessment: identifying chemical exposure signatures using Suspect and Non-Targeted Screening under a common SOP, presented by Baninia Habchi (INRS, France)

Characterizing the human chemical exposure to contaminants of emerging concern with a combined targeted and non-targeted analytical workflow applied to hair: a real case study from the PARC EU project, presented by Tina Kosjek (IJS, Slovenia)

Sustaining science-to-policy communication beyond PARC: National Hubs as enduring policy interfaces, presented by Tamás Szigeti (NCPHP, Hungary)

Advancing communication, collaboration and awareness within the European Partnership for the Assessment of Risks from Chemicals presented by Maria João Silva (INSA, Portugal)

Citizens’ perceptions of chemical risks: Evidence from European focus groups - Special session “How PARC Communication Contributes to Shape Chemical Risk Assessment and Policy” presented by Ana Virgolino (ISAMB, Portugal)

From Evidence to Impact: Communicating Science in a European Partnership presented by Roser Gasol (EEA)

Insights from Chemical Risk Communicators: Results of the PARC Pilot Survey presented by Urška Kolar (NIJZ, Slovenia)

Full scientific program is available HERE.  ↗

The workshop also provides an excellent opportunity to engage with the broader European exposure science community and foster synergies with related initiatives. The OHSI & ISES Europe Workshop 2026 offers a valuable opportunity to exchange scientific knowledge, build collaborations, and discuss emerging challenges in occupational hygiene and exposure science.