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SS41-02 EPIDEMIOLOGY OF MIGRANT WORKERS’ OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH: A PERSPECTIVE FROM EUROPE
Authors: Samant Yogindra 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Migrant workers in Europe, constituting 24% of the global migrant workforce, faced heightened vulnerability during the COVID-19 pandemic due to their concentration in low-skill, high-risk jobs. These sectors, include among other jobs in cleaning, construction, restaurants and transportation that exposed them to a higher risk of infection. Multiple studies revealed that these migrant-worker-dense, high-risk sectors experienced elevated COVID-19 infection rates, yet there remains a lack of comprehensive epidemiological data due to limited research and policy attention.
Spain and Italy, with substantial migrant populations, were primary locations for researching occupational injuries among migrants, with other European nations reporting similar trends. Factors contributing to increased injury risks included fragmented work arrangements, sector over-representation, employer non-compliance, and language and cultural barriers.
Epidemiological studies, primarily focusing on agriculture and construction, confirmed the pre-pandemic trend of heightened injury risks among migrant workers, linked to subcontractor use, tenuous safety standards, and pressure to disregard regulations.
The pandemic exacerbated the precarious situation of migrant workers in essential services due to resource constraints, time pressures, precarious work conditions, and quarantine measures.
While conclusive data on pandemic-induced injuries or illnesses among migrant workers in Europe is limited, the cumulative impact of existing risk factors, compounded by pandemic challenges, indicates a significant risk. Additional epidemiological data may emerge as Europe transitions from the pandemic to a post-pandemic era revealing the true extent of injuries among migrant workers.
SS41-03 EPIDEMIOLOGY OF MIGRANT WORKERS’ OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH: A PERSPECTIVE FROM MIGRANT WORKERS IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION
Authors: Seneviratne Mahinda 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The Asia-Pacific region consists of several of the world’s largest workforces that are major sources of both internal (domestic) and international migrant workers. Internal migrants themselves are a significant worker population in the region, especially in India and China. An International Organization for Migration review of global data sources on occupational fatalities reported that migrants, who constitute most national labour forces in the Gulf region of West Asia, suffer a majority of workplace fatalities.
Existing government data showed that approximately 16 Indian workers died each day on average in the Gulf region between 2014 and 2019, and two Nepali workers abroad died each day on average every year since 2008. Over 37,000 bodies of Bangladeshi workers have been repatriated back home since 2000. An analysis of over 40,000 occupationally injured migrant construction workers of Chinese nationality in Korea identified that policies on their prohibition in changing workplaces was a risk factor for the significantly higher occupational fatalities.
Australia is a major high income host country in the Asia-Pacific region for migrant workers but has sparse epidemiological studies on workplace fatalities or injury and illness among its diverse migrant workforce. Global labour shortages are making unprecedented demand for workers from low-income countries to fill low skilled, precarious jobs in higher income countries.
This crisis should be an impetus for government agencies and researchers in host countries to give much needed attention to the health and safety of migrant workers and ensure that it is not acceptable to exploit vulnerable workers because they do not ‘belong’.
SS42 GLOBAL NETWORK FOR EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH
Authors: Curti Stefania 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Initial funding for the “Global Network for Evidence Synthesis in Occupational Safety and Health” has been provided by the Italian National Institute for Insurance against Accidents at Work (INAIL, Istituto Nazionale per l’Assicurazione contro gli Infortuni sul Lavoro).
The work is being managed by the Cochrane Work group at UMC Amsterdam. They are part of a consortium who has been granted Cochrane Thematic Group Status (Cochrane Work and Health and Social Security). The aim is to organize a global network that is dedicated to shaping the synthesis, dissemination and implementation of evidence in the field of OSH. Researchers, health professionals and institutions will benefit from this collaboration on topics that are of interest not only at local level but also on global scale.
SS42-05 NIOSH EXPERIENCE WITH PLANNING AND DEVELOPING SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
Authors: Piacentino John , Morata Thais 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
The U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has the mandate to assure “every man and woman in the Nation safe and healthful working conditions and to preserve our human resources”. NIOSH’s mission is to develop new knowledge in the field of occupational safety and health and to transfer that knowledge into practice. As a research agency focused on the study of worker safety and health, NIOSH uses a variety of methods to generate and synthesize information, including systematic reviews. Systematic review uses transparent and explicit methods for critically appraising a body of literature to answer key questions.

Materials and Methods
We will review NIOSH experience in developing and contributing to systemic reviews to highlight several key questions, challenges and opportunities for adapting their principles to occupational safety and health topics.

Results
Key questions in occupational safety and health include identifying hazards, characterizing risk, understanding dose-response relationships, determining intervention effectiveness and managing risk. Challenges include heterogenous sources of data, limited research designs and a variety of decision contexts.

Conclusions
Systematic reviews inform the process of producing NIOSH recommendations and offer relevant and valuable tools for critically appraising literature, answering key questions and addressing unique challenges that arise when applying their methods to occupational safety and health topics.
SS43 HEALTH AND RETIREMENT
Authors: Neupane Subas 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The demographic transition in many countries has caused a substantial financial burden, as it is associated with decreased income for health and pension systems, as well as shortage of hands for the production and for taking care of oldest old.
Improved health during work life is important to keep people at work for longer, but knowledge about the possible health consequences of postponed retirement age is limited. On the other hand, retirement may have both positive and negative effects on health. Retirement at pensionable age tends to be a temporary relief for those with sub-optimal health, on contrary, early retirement may have negative effects on physical and mental health.
SS43-03 PSYCHOSOCIAL WORK EXPOSURE AND INTENTION TO RETIRE
Authors: Neupanen Subas , Prakash K C , Nygård Clas-Håkan 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
We studied psychosocial exposures at work and their association with intention to early retirement, separately among women and men working in the Finnish postal service.

Methods
A survey was conducted in 2016 and followed-up after two years. A questionnaire was sent to all workers aged ≥ 50 years and 44% (n=2096) responded (mean age 56.3, 40% women) at baseline. Employee’s intention to retire before official retirement was measured on a scale of 1-5 and dichotomized. The psychosocial exposures were defined by four composite variables: equality at work, flexibility at work, supportive work environment, and health or other reason. Odds ratios (OR) and their 95% confidence intervals for association of quality of work community with intention to retire were calculated using log binomial regression models adjusted for age, occupational class, work ability and comorbidity.

Results
About one third of respondents intended to retire early with no significant gender difference in intention. Low equality at work (women OR 2.77, 95% CI 1.60-4.81; men 2.84, 1.80-4.48) and low flexibility at work (women 3.30, 1.94-5.60; men 2.91, 1.88-4.50) were associated with more likely intention to retire early. The latter was found less likely among women due to low supportive work environment (0.52, 0.31-0.89), and among men due to health or other reason (0.65, 043-0.98).

Conclusion
Intention to retire before the official age was associated with psychosocial work exposure and health. The results highlight the importance of the quality of work community and the promotion of work-related health in order to extend the working life of older employees.
SS44-05 CHARACTERISING RETURN-TO-WORK AND STAY-AT-WORK POLICY SETTINGS: AN AUSTRALIAN STUDY
Authors: Collie Alex , Iles Ross , Di Donato Michael 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Globally there is a vast array of policy approaches for the prevention of work disability in workers with chronic pain. A growing body of evidence demonstrates that work disability policy can have substantial impacts on return-to-work and worker health. There is less evidence of policy impacts on the maintenance of workers with chronic pain in the workplace. Further, understanding of policy approaches to promote stay-at-work and prevent workplace separation is limited. This study aims to characterise the main features of return-to-work and stay-at-work policy settings in Australia.

Materials and Methods
Mixed methods project, involving collation and analysis of existing publicly available documentation and data, and interviews with 25 experts across the Australian systems of support for disabled workers. System features and service models were synthesised from data sources, tabulated and compared qualitatively.

Results
Australia has a complex and fragmented approach to work disability prevention. The work disability prevention systems are variously regulated by regional and national government authorities established under a diverse array of legislation. The approach to governance and benefit delivery varies substantially. A mix of public, for-profit and not-for-profit entities is involved in case management, administering financial support and service provision. Responsibility for stay-at-work policy largely rests with employers, with relatively little regulatory oversight.

Conclusions
Findings indicate multiple opportunities for improving policy coverage of ‘stay-at-work’ in Australian work disability prevention systems, including aligning case management and healthcare service models, and engaging employers in prevention and rehabilitation.
SS46 - GLOBAL NETWORK OF WHO COLLABORATING CENTRES FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Authors: Ivanov Ivan 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The WHO Collaborating Centres (WCCs) are institutions such as research institutes, parts of universities or academies, which are designated by the Director General to carry out activities in support of the Organization's programmes. In 2000, the WHO Executive Board encouraged centres to develop working relations with other centres and national institutions recognized by WHO, in particular by setting up or joining collaborative networks with WHO's support.
The Global Network of WCCs for Occupational Health was created in June 1990 at a meeting in Helsinki, Finland. It’s first meeting was held in 1992 in Moscow. Currently there are 30 WCCs for occupational health. The ILO and non-state actors in official relations with WHO, such as ICOH and IEA, are also members of the network along with other international partners of WHO in the area of occupational health. The Global Network provided technical expertise and support to WHO to implement the WHO Global Strategy of Occupational Health for All (1996), the WHO Global Plan of Action on Workers’ Health (2007), the WHO Global Strategy on Public Health, Environment and Climate Change (2019), as well as regional strategies and action plans in the area of occupational health, such as the Regional Plan of Action of Workers’ Health in the Americas.
This session will highlight the current priorities and initiatives of the Global Network of WCCs for Occupational Health, will provide examples of successful networking among the institutions, and will outline the strategic ways of working under the 14th General Programme of Work of WHO.
SS47 ROLE OF THE ASSOCIATION OF OCCUPATIONAL DOCTORS OF THE EASTERN REGION (AMETRO) IN THE PROMOTION OF HEALTH AND SAFETY AT WORK IN THIS REGION
Authors: Abbaouy Abdelhakim 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The purpose of these three presentations is to highlight the role of the Association of Occupational Physicians of the Oriental Region (AMETRO) in promoting health and workplace safety. The significance of occupational medicine in both the public and private sectors is illustrated through two examples: the contribution of occupational medicine in combating COVID-19 at CHR Al Farabi and the role of the occupational health service in demonstrating the importance of health and safety management through the analysis of initial aid incidents recorded in the service related to work activities.
SS47-03 THE CONTRIBUTION OF OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 AT CHR AL FARABI (REGIONAL HOSPITAL CENTRE)
Authors: El Khaldi Mohammed , Bendaha Abdelhamid , Abbaouy Abdelhakim 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
During the initial months of the Sars-Cov-2 pandemic (March 2020), healthcare personnel at both the national and regional levels faced very challenging situations, organizational changes, and rapidly evolving and continuous recommendations.
Our Oriental region is the second-largest region in the kingdom in terms of area (82,820 km2), accounting for 11.6% of the country's total area. It consists of eight prefectures and provinces (Oujda, Jerada, Berkane, Taourirt, Figuig, Nador, Driouch, and Guercif). The region had a population of 2,314,346 in 2014, representing 6.8% of the kingdom's population.
Occupational health physicians at the Al Farabi Regional Hospital were tasked with supporting healthcare workers, totaling 634 individuals (doctors: 94, nurses: 376, administrative staff: 164). Their role was to address their questions and requests, as well as to proactively prevent health risks related to the pandemic. In our hospital and following the adopted response plan, an assessment of exposures was conducted by the occupational medicine service in collaboration with the management and relevant technical services. The objective was to minimize the health risks for the workers.
This work encompasses all actions related to the evaluation and prevention of occupational risks, improvement of working conditions, information and training initiatives, implementation of appropriate organization and means, assistance in implementing suitable health measures, medical monitoring of all personnel, and participation in the successful COVID-19 vaccination program for all staff.
SS48 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH OF THE FISHERMAN
Authors: Ghailan Tarik 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The fisherman performs a dangerous and complex job. It is an activity with irregular work rhythms with innumerable constraints inherent in the specificity of work at sea and with their consequences on occupational health.
This session attempts to shed light on certain aspects relating to the health issues of the fisherman as well as the essentials of his medical supervision by crossing the experience of many international experts in maritime medicine. It is a cross-reference that addresses the health issues of fishermen both throughout the world and in some countries such as Morocco, Spain, France, and Bangladesh. it also addresses the state of health of fishermen both generally and specifically according to some pathologies such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or hearing loss.
This session will allow us to better understand the professional pathology of the fisherman in the world, to compare the practices of medical care in many countries, and possibly seek to unify management practices for some diseases, such as screening for diabetes in fishermen.
SS48-05 FISHERMEN’S HEALTH SURVEILLANCE IN SPAIN
Authors: Canals Maria Luisa 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Surveillance of health is an important subject in occupational maritime medicine and internationally, many times, workers like fishermen are not considered even if they have a high risk of ill health. Not only locally, but even in deep sea, with a high sinistrality, they count normally with poor means to assist them. ILO Fishing Convention 2007 is far from being applied globally.
The Maritime Health Programme developed from 1983 in Spain includes fisherman at the same level of resources and regulations as merchant seafarers. The surveillance of their health is done ashore through their digitalized compulsory medical fitness examination where health promotion is included. Training in first aid and medical care on board STCW78-95-2010 plays an important role in the telemedical advice consultations on board; hence we can have a global knowledge of the problems on board. Other devices like inspections of the ships (Segumar) and two hospital ships following the fishing fleet in deep sea are specific devices in our country that complement it. Examples in some frequent preventable diseases like obesity and diabetes are analysed individually and collectively by groups.
We need to have doctors with enough competences, job descriptions of main tasks and positions, risk assessment knowledge and prevention devices, a digitalized and standardized database to go on the surveillance of the health of the fishing sector all over the word.
SS48-06 BIOAEROSOL EXPOSURES AND ADVERSE RESPIRATORY HEALTH EFFECTS AMONG WORKERS ON BOARD SEAFOOD PROCESSING TRAWLERS – IDENTIFYING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INTERVENTION
Authors: Jeebhay Mohamed 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Seafood handling workers on board fishing vessels are exposed to bioaerosols containing aerosolized seafood particulate (muscle, exoskeleton, visceral contents, skin slime/mucin, collagen) produced during processing.

Materials and Methods
A literature search was conducted in PubMed to identify studies conducted on board fishing vessels. Search terms included fishing trawlers, seafood processing, bioaerosol, exposure, allergy, work-related, respiratory symptoms, asthma.

Results
While various studies have reported on bioaerosol exposure levels, work-related allergy and asthma among land-based processors, few studies have reported on board fishing vessels. Among these studies, allergen levels were generally higher on board crab-processing and fish processing vessels compared to levels obtained for onshore processing plants. Overall, factors associated with elevated exposures to bioaerosol components included old fishing vessels with retro-fitted processing machines, confined working spaces, poorly enclosed machines/processes, inadequate ventilation systems, high-pressure water hoses for cleaning machines, and high level of disinfectant use. As for adverse health effects, trawler fishermen in one study were more likely to have asthma, respiratory symptoms and impaired lung function compared to merchant seafarers.

Conclusions
Studies of bioaerosol exposures and adverse respiratory health effects of seafood processors on board fishing vessels are few. There is a need for more high quality studies that also address logistical aspects of conducting studies on board vessels that are at sea for long periods of time. Insights thereby gained will contribute towards the development of appropriate interventions aimed at improved fishing vessel design and work practices that reduce bioaerosol exposures and their associated adverse respiratory health effects.
SS49 NEUROPSYCHIATRIC EFFECTS OF THE 9/11 TERRORIST ATTACKS
Authors: Calvert Geoffrey 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This session will describe the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 (9/11) and the resulting exposures to severe psychological stressors and to neurotoxin-containing dust, smoke, and fumes.
Described 9/11 exposures appear to increase the risk for various psychiatric illnesses including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety disorder, substance use disorders, adjustment disorders, and depressive disorders. Evidence of neurocognitive dysfunction, including cortical atrophy, is also beginning to emerge. Together, panel members will summarize the psychiatric and cognitive effects, reflect on the possible role of 9/11 exposures in those outcomes, and discuss the importance of ongoing clinical surveillance and the role of prevention.
SS49-01 INTRODUCTION TO THE 9/11 ATTACKS AND THE WORLD TRADE CENTER HEALTH PROGRAM
Authors: Calvert Geoffrey 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
The September 11, 2001 (9/11) terrorist attacks in New York City, at the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and at the crash site near Shanksville, Pennsylvania adversely affected the physical and mental health of hundreds of thousands.

Materials and Methods
This session will describe the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the resulting exposures to physical agents and severe psychological stressors. An overview of the World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program will also be provided. Information to be presented was derived from peer-reviewed published articles, and from publicly available documents produced by the WTC Health Program.

Results
The collapse and burning of the WTC and neighboring buildings released a complex mixture of neurotoxin-containing irritant and alkaline dust, smoke, gaseous materials, heavy metals, asbestos, and other substances. Similar exposures also occurred at the Pentagon and at the Shanksville crash site. The disaster sites were also psychologically traumatizing. To address the health concerns that arose, the WTC Health Program was created by federal law and commenced on July 1, 2011. It provides health screenings and treatment for those directly affected by the September 11th terrorist attacks. The WTC Health Program is a limited federal healthcare program. That is, medical treatment benefits are provided only for those conditions determined to be related to 9/11 exposures.

Conclusions
This special session will summarize the psychiatric and cognitive effects observed among persons with 9/11 exposures, reflect on the possible role of those exposures in causing/contributing to those health outcomes, and discuss the importance of ongoing clinical surveillance and the role of prevention.