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Abstract
The World Health Organization has identified a world-wide shortage of occupational health professionals, but evidence suggests that the work and education of these professionals vary across countries. This survey examined the professionaldeveloprnent of occupational physicians, occupational nurses, industriaL hygienists, and ergonomists in terms of practice competencies and academic curriculum. Of 89 countries that received the survey, 48 (54%) responded. Important differences in competencies and curricula were identified for all groups. More competencies were identified more frequently in deyeloped countries. Academic programs existed more often in developed countries, but curriculum contentsvaried. The study provides a concrete reference point for discussion and developtnentof competencies and curriculum.