Young Scientist Award 2024

Towards sustainable safety in a rapidly changing world

Welcome to the Young Scientist Award 2024, an initiative by Working on Safety (WOS) dedicated to inspiring and engaging the next generation of safety enthusiasts and safety researchers. We aim to nurture the passion for safety in the workplace and identify future leaders who want to contribute their expertise for a sustainable safe working environment. Introducing the WOS Young Scientist Award 2024.

We have received a multitude of captivating submissions from talented individuals up to the age of 30 years. These contributions will undoubtedly shape the future of safety and health at the workplace. Join us in this exciting journey towards a safer and healthier working world!

A highly qualified jury has thoroughly evaluated the submissions based on scientific criteria. It is our pleasure to introduce you to the six nominees who qualified for the YSA.

		Christian Cost Reyes ifaa - Institute of Applied Industrial Engineering and Ergonomics Germany		Potential of AI-based Assistance Systems for Improving Ergonomics and Health Protection in Manual Production Processes T1: Digitalisation and connectivity
		Hana Fajrianti Faculty of Public Health, University of Indonesia Indonesia		Optimizing Subcontractor Selection Processes: Integrating Occupational Health and Safety Criteria in Indonesian Construction Industry T6: Safety and health management
		Ellen Hellmann German Social Accident Insurance Institution for the building trade (BG BAU) Germany		Connecting the dots between Data & Prevention: How innovative AI services support the goals of Vision Zero T4: Vision Zero: Safety - Health - Wellbeing
		Monika Kobus Faculty of Public Health, Central Institute for Labour Protection – National Research Institute, Poland Poland		Overheating monitoring and prevention system for glasswork T1: Digitalisation and connectivity
		Inês Isabel da Conceição Lapa Brasiela Center for Translational Health and Medical Biotechnology Research (TBIO), School of Health, Porto Polytechnic University Portugal		Development of a decision-making tool to help classify work-related accidents due to overexertion: Preliminary results T4: Vision Zero: Safety - Health - Wellbeing
		Hannes Wackerle Institute for Biomechanics, BG Trauma Clinic Murnau (BG Unfallklinik Murnau) Germany		Effects of an active back-supporting exoskeleton on physical strain during work-related tasks T6: Safety and health management

Award Highlights

The top three abstracts, as determined by our esteemed jury, will be presented at WOS 2024. The winners not only gain visibility at the conference but also enjoy the unique opportunity to attend the event for free. We're not stopping there – we are giving additional recognition for the next 3 best submissions. The award ceremony promises to be a special event, celebrating excellence in safety research. The winners will be announced at a celebratory awards ceremony on September 24th from 2 p.m.
We are thrilled to invite you to actively participate in the award ceremony. Be surprised, your voice will count.

Eligibility and Prizes

Who was able to apply:

All young scientists up to the age of 30 years, holding a Bachelor's, Master's, or Ph.D., were encouraged to apply for this prestigious award.

Prizes awarded are:

First Place:		Prize money €800
Second Place:		Prize money €600
Third Place:		Prize money €400
4th-6th Places:		Exciting non-monetary prizes

In addition, all winners (1st-6th places) will have their conference registration fees waived!

We are looking forward to seeing you at the event.
Best regards,
The Organizing Team
Working on Safety 2024 Conference