The IOHA 5th International Scientific Conference on A NEW ERA OF OCCUPATIONAL HYGIENE will be held in the beautiful and historic town of Bergen, Norway, 10-14 June 2002. Sessions include: The construction industry Sea and coast workplaces Occupational Health in extreme environments Chemical allergens and dermal exposure Plus a range of professional development courses. Social events include a get-together party in the Håkonshallen, built 1261, plus an evening boat trip to the island of Oksen. The deadline for submission of abstracts has been extended to 31 October 2001 For full details see www.nyf.no/bergen2002 Trevor Ogden Abingdon, Oxfordshire [log in to unmask]