On 9th July 1948, SOCIETY FOR STUDY OF INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE – INDIA was formed in a meeting of 28 Founder Members at Jamshedpur, Bihar. Lt. Col. J.R. Kochar, Lt.Col. Najib Khan and Major R.C. Tarapore were elected as Founder President, Secretary and Treasurer respectively. The society was first registered at Patna. The name of the Society was changed to INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH, popularly known as IAOH in the year 1969.

To commemorate the foundation day, 9th July is observed every year as National Occupational Health Day. Occupational Health Day themes observed during last 12 years are given below:

2017 - “BOHS for Informal Industry – Time for Action”

2016 - Taking OH to unorganized sector: challenges & strategies

2015 - OH: From statutory compliance to salutary performance - Challenges & Opportunities

2014 - “Effective Occupational Health Programme – A Vital Resource for Productivity and Sustainability”

2013 - “BOHS: Way Forward”

2012 - “BOHS: A basic human right”

2011 - “Changing Face of Occupational Health”

2010 - “Occupational Health Beyond Statute – Advocacy & Practice”

2009 - ”Integrating Wellness with OH – Optimizing Health & promoting Business”

2008 - “Basic Occupational Health Services Vision 2020 – Bridging gaps Between Reality & Expectations”

2007 - “Basic Occupational Health Services: A Necessity for Nation’s Progress”

2006 - “Occupational Health - Past, Present and Future!”

2005 - “Workplace Intervention For Prevention Of HIV/AIDS”

2004 - “Reactivate Health & Safety at Work”

2003 - “Occupational Health: Current Status, Resources & Challenges”

2002 - “Managing Burnout - Window To Good Working Life”

2001 - “IT & Occupational Health”