The integration of sustainable development goals into occupational health and safety: An umbrella review of systematic reviews.

OBJECTIVE

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development includes 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), yet their integration into Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) remains underexplored. This study aims to systematically evaluate how SDG-related topics are addressed in OHS literature.

STUDY

DESIGN

Umbrella review.

METHODS

The review was conducted following PRISMA 2020 guidelines. PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science were searched for systematic reviews and meta-analyses on SDGs and OHS. Methodological quality was assessed using AMSTAR 2 and INSA tools.

RESULTS

Thirteen studies were included. SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) were the most frequently addressed, followed by SDG 5 (Gender Equality). Key themes included Industry 5.0, climate change impacts on workers, informal employment, and corporate sustainability strategies. However, the evidence base is fragmented and lacks interdisciplinary integration.

CONCLUSIONS

OHS is a key but under-integrated component of the SDGs framework. A coordinated interdisciplinary approach is required to align occupational health, economic policy, and environmental sustainability.