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SS70-02 WORKERS’ EXPOSURE SURVEY ON CANCER RISK FACTORS IN EUROPE - FIRST FINDINGS
Authors: Cavet Marine , Irastorza Xabier , Schneider Elke , Vilahur Nadia 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has coordinated the development and implementation of a large survey – the Workers’ Exposure Survey on cancer risk factors in Europe (WES).

Materials and Methods
WES looks at how workers are exposed to a selection of 24 cancer risk factors relevant in the European context, including both physical and chemical risks. Detailed information on the probability of exposure, multiple exposures, the specific circumstances of exposure across jobs, and the preventive measures used at work was also collected. A selection of demographic data supports the identification of exposed worker groups.

Results
24,402 workers were interviewed in six European countries – Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland and Spain. They were asked to respond to questions focusing on their daily tasks and tailored to their current job. We present the first findings of WES: who are the respondents, their main exposures (including exposure to several cancer risk factors) and the circumstances where exposures occurred for some of the most spread cancer risk factors (solar ultraviolet radiation, diesel engine exhaust emissions, formaldehyde, benzene, and respirable crystalline silica).

Conclusions
Results of the survey are expected to contribute to the Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan by helping to reduce work-related cancer, and to support one of the key objectives of the European Union (EU) strategic framework on health and safety at work 2021-2027 on improving prevention of work-related diseases, including cancer. The findings will also provide additional data for updating EU legislation on carcinogens at work.
SS72 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN LMICS – OVERCOMING CHALLENGES AND DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS (WORKSHOP)
Authors: Pingle Shyam 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Occupational health education and training in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) is a complex and multifaceted issue. LMICs are characterized by a lack of resources, limited access to healthcare, and a lack of awareness of occupational health issues. This leads to a lack of access to occupational health education, which has a significant impact on the health and safety of workers in LMICs.
This Special Session will be in the form of an interactive workshop to enable participants to understand and develop local solutions. Experts and facilitators from different LMICs will briefly present the situational analysis and challenges in occupational health education and training in their respective countries. Participants will acquire an understanding of the complexities of the challenges, learn the commonality of issues and will contribute to proposing solutions, globally and locally.
SS73-03 DESIGN AND REGULATION AS A CHAIN OF DETERMINANTS OF PESTICIDE EXPOSURE SITUATIONS DURING THE USE OF SPRAYERS
Authors: Albert Marion , Garrigou Alain , Charbonneau Alexandre 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This contribution deals with the understanding of pesticide exposure situations encountered by farmers during the use of vineyard sprayers. In order to better understand these situations, this work aims at identifying and understanding a specific chain of determinants based on analysis conducted at different levels: the treatment activities, the activities of sprayer design, the regulation that applies to this design and the activities of regulation development.
The ergonomic analysis of treatment activities highlights the fact that farmers encounter many issues during the use of their equipment, which leads, in most cases, to situations of pesticides exposure. To that extent, the design of sprayers turns out to determining in the emergence of these situations. Indeed, the analysis of the design activities show that design choices reflect a lack of understanding of the winegrowers’ activity and the associated risks of pesticide contamination.
Although regulation requirements could serve as a resource to include health and safety matters in the design, the analysis of their content reveals the same deficiencies. The analysis of the activities of rules development shows that the economic criterion holds a predominant position, sometimes at the expense of other criteria such as health and safety.
The results of these analyses highlight the role played by design and regulation, as macro-determinants, in the emergence of pesticide exposure situations during the use of sprayers.
By considering a wider environment than that of the work situation, the chain of determinants investigated makes it possible to consider changes at different levels in order to aim at a sustainable prevention.
SS74-01 HOW HEAVY WORK INVESTMENTS RELATE TO INTIMATE PARTNER’S MENTAL WELLBEING: A TEST OF THE SPILLOVER-CROSSOVER MODEL AMONG INDONESIAN DUAL-EARNER COUPLES
Authors: Hamsyah Fuad , Shimazu Akihito , Hakanen Jari 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
This study examined how heavy work investment (i.e., work engagement and workaholism) is associated with intimate partner’s mental wellbeing among Indonesian dual-earner couples. Based on the Spillover-Crossover Model (SCM), we hypothesized that (a) work-to-family spillover (i.e., work-to-family conflict and facilitation), (b) recovery experiences, and (c) one’s own mental wellbeing will sequentially mediate the relationship between heavy work investment and intimate partner’s mental wellbeing.

Materials and Methods
A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 186 dual-earner couples with preschool children in Indonesia. The hypothesized model was tested using structural equation modelling.

Results
As hypothesized, among male and female workers, work engagement was positively related to one’s own mental wellbeing through work-to-family facilitation and recovery experiences. One’s own mental wellbeing, in turn, was positively related to intimate partner’s mental wellbeing. In contrast, workaholism was negatively related to one’s own mental wellbeing through work-to-family conflict and recovery experiences (except for psychological detachment). One’s own mental wellbeing, in turn, was negatively related to intimate partner’s mental wellbeing.

Conclusions
These findings suggest that work engagement and workaholism are related to intimate partner’s mental wellbeing differently, mediated by work-to-family spillover, recovery experiences, and one’s own mental wellbeing. These results also support the SCM and suggest that improving work engagement may improve workers’ and their intimate partner’s mental well-being mediated by work-to-family facilitation and their recovery experiences, while workaholism is the other way around.
O-003 ASSOCIATION OF EPIGENETIC AGE AND WORK-RELATED STRESS WITH TRAJECTORIES OF CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS IN OLDER WORKERS
Authors: Mutambudzi Miriam , Chen Nai-Wei 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
This study examined whether epigenetic age and work-related stress are associated with differential classification into trajectories of chronic health conditions (CHCs) among older workers.

Methods
We used 2016-2020 data for adults working for pay from the Health and Retirement Study and biological clock data from the 2016 HRS Venous Blood Study (N=988). CHC trajectories were constructed using latent class growth models, and focused on self-reported doctor-diagnosed diabetes, hypertension, cancer, lung disease, heart disease, stroke, and arthritis at each wave. Multinomial logistic regression analysis examined the association between epigenetic age as measured by the PhenoAge clock and CHC trajectories.

Results
Participants (≥ 50 years) were classified into 4 CHC trajectory classes, graded by risk of increasing mean CHCs, with trajectory class 1 indicating the lowest mean number of CHCs (most favorable) and class 4 the highest (worst), over 3 study waves. We found a graded association between increasing epigenetic age and risk of classification into worsening CHC trajectory classes. After adjusting for chronological age, race, gender, education, work hours, and job tenure, PhenoAge was associated with a four-fold risk of classification into CHC trajectory class 4 (RRR=4.13, 95%CI=1.91-8.93), and inclusion of job stress into the model, modestly attenuated this association (RRR=4.07, 95%CI=1.87-8.86), implying that job stress partially explains the observed association. An epigenetic age*job stress interaction in the fully adjusted model was not statistically significant, therefore no additional post-hoc analysis was conducted.

Discussion and conclusion
Further research is warranted to better understand the contribution of epigenetic age and work conditions to adverse health outcomes in older workers.
P-001 OBESITY AND HEALTH-RELATED JOB LOSS IN A COHORT OF OLDER WORKERS IN THE UK
Authors: D’Angelo Stefania , Bevilacqua Gregorio , Ntani Georgia , Walker-Bone Karen 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Governments require people to work to older ages. However, evidence shows this might not be feasible for obese people. We explored the association between body mass index (BMI) and health-related job loss (HRJL) in a cohort of older workers in England. We additionally tested whether slow walking speed and depression may explain such association.

Methods
In 2013-14, 8,000 participants aged 50-64 were recruited to the Health and Employment After Fifty (HEAF) study and followed-up annually, reporting on their demographics, employment, health, and lifestyle. Those in paid work reported on any HRJL over 5-years. BMI was computed with height and weight, and its association with HRJL explored with Cox proportional hazard models with adjustment for proximity to retirement, finances, qualification level, smoking, and physical activity.

Results
A total of 5,086 participants were included, 48% were males, aged 57.1 years on average (SD=4.0). Of those, 24% participants were obese, 3.8% of whom reported depression and slow walking speed, 3.1% only slow walking speed and 25.2% only depression. 631 participants reported at least one HRJL event. Both slow walking speed and depression were significantly associated with HRJL. Participants with obesity were more likely to experience HRJL (HR=1.54; 95% CI 1.25, 1.89), but estimates weakened when adjusted for depression or walking speed.

Discussion
Older workers with obesity were at increased risk of a premature job exit due to ill health. This association was partly explained by depression and slow walking speed.

Conclusions
Policy makers need to encourage maintaining a healthy weight to retain the older workforce.
P-002 ALL-CAUSE DISABILITY PENSION IS INDEPENDENTLY ASSOCIATED WITH PHYSICAL WORKLOAD AND LOW JOB CONTROL
Authors: Albin Maria , Almroth Melody , Bodin Theo , Falkstedt Daniel , Gustavsson Per , Hemingsson Tomas , Kjellberg Katarina , Selander Jenny 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
We investigated job control and physical workload as determinants for labour market exit in a series of studies.

Methods
A cohort of 1.8 million men and women aged 44-63 years living in Sweden in 2005 were followed regarding all-cause disability pension (DP) 2006-2016. Physical workload and job control were estimated through gender-specific job-exposure matrices (JEMs), linked to the occupational titles in 2005. Multivariate Cox proportional-hazards regression models estimated hazard ratios (HR) with 95% confidence intervals (CI).

Results
DP was incrementally associated with physical workload. For the 5th quintile the HRs (CIs) were for men 2.11 (2.03–2.19) and for women 1.71 (1.66–1.76). Adjustment for job control attenuated the risk (5th quintile: men 1.56 (1.48 -- 1.64), women 1.31 (1.26 -- 1.36), but the increment remained significantly increased risks from the 3rd quintile. Similarly, all quintiles measuring lower job control showed an increased risk for DP as compared with high job control (lowest quintile: men 1.66 (1.60-1.73), women 1.36 (1.32-1.40), with adjustment for physical workload. Workers with high physical workload (N=372 219) shifting to lower load, experienced a decremental risk of DP (shift high to low: men 0.50 (0.36 -- 0.69), women 0.53 (0.38 -- 0.70).

Discussion
While study strengths are registry-based data, cohort size and completeness of follow-up, the effects are likely underestimated by not considering the full occupational history and variation in exposure within occupational groups.

Conclusion
Measures to increase job control and reduce physical workload, as well as opportunities to shift from high to lower physical workload, are likely to reduce exit due to disability among mid-/old-age workers.
O-010 GLOVE-RELATED CONTACT DERMATITIS: DIAGNOSTIC VALUE OF A REPEATED APPLICATION TEST
Authors: Lamouroux Céline , Bertolotti Lea , Coste Clio , Pralong Pauline , Lefevre Marine-Alexia , Pasteur Justine , Clément Aude , Le Bouedec Marie-Christine Ferrier , Charbotel Barbara , Fassier Jean-Baptiste , Vocanson Marc , Nicolas Jean-francois , Hacard Florence , Nosbaum Audrey 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Gloves are frequently the cause of occupational hand dermatitis and are responsible for irritant (ICD) and allergic contact dermatitis (ACD). The diagnosis of ACD is based on patch tests to gloves (PTg), semi-open tests to gloves (SOg), and patch tests to glove allergens (PTal). The aim was to define the contribution of a glove repeated application test (GRAT) in the diagnosis strategy of glove-related contact dermatitis.

Methods
This retrospective study included patients with hand eczema who wore gloves and who completed a GRAT in the context of allergological explorations. It consisted of applying a piece of the glove maintained by a non-adhesive strip during 10 consecutive nights on the same area of the anterior face of the forearm.

Results
Ten patients were diagnosed with ACD to gloves. This diagnosis was made on positive SOg, PTg, GRAT and PTal for 2 patients, positive PTal and GRAT for 3 patients, positive SOg and GRAT for 2 patients, positive GRAT alone for 2 patients, positive PTal alone for 1 patient. GRAT had better sensitivity than the other tests.

Discussion
GRAT diagnosed the most cases of glove allergy. It has the advantage of being non-invasive, easy to perform and cheap, but requires the patient’s cooperation.

Conclusion
GRAT seems useful in the diagnostic strategy of glove contact dermatitis and could be proposed when the diagnosis of glove-related contact dermatitis is suspected.
P-010 PENETRATION OF CHROMIUM SPECIES IN HUMAN SKIN AND RECONSTRUCTED SKIN MODELS – A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Authors: Hagvall Lina , Munem Marwa , Philipsen Mai Hoang , Dowlatshahi Masoumeh , Hedberg Yolanda 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Occupational exposure to chromium is a risk factor for the development of cancer. Skin penetration of chromium species has been less studied compared to airway exposure, although skin exposure to chromium species is abundant. Mass spectrometry imaging (time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry - ToF-SIMS) allows direct visualization of the distribution of chromium ions in skin tissue, simultaneously with endogenous compounds of the skin.

Methods
The EpiDerm RHE model was investigated and compared to human skin ex vivo regarding tissue penetration and distribution of two chromium species. Using diffusion cells, tissue samples were exposed to potassium dichromate (CrVI) and chromium chloride (CrIII) in buffer solution, respectively, after which tissue samples were frozen and freeze sectioned. Penetration of chromium species in sectioned tissue samples was analysed using ToF-SIMS.

Results
Cr(VI) penetrated readily through both human skin ex vivo and the RHE model tissue. In the RHE model, the Cr(III) species accumulated in the tissue layer corresponding to the stratum corneum whereas in human skin ex vivo, the Cr(III) species penetrated more readily and could be detected in the viable epidermis.

Discussion
Cr(III) species are able to penetrate into viable epidermis in human skin ex vivo. RHE models do not seem to possess the same fundamental properties as human skin tissue as skin lipids were less abundant in the RHE model compared to the human skin tissue.

Conclusion
Both studied chromium species can penetrate the skin barrier and could cause systemic exposure. RHE models should be used with caution in studies of skin penetration of chemicals.
O-011 INFLUENCE OF FLU VACCINATION DURING COVID19 PANDEMIC
Authors: Deschamps Frederic 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Vaccination is a key current prophylactic measure. For instance, few germs including COVID 19 are highly contagious and they may be transmitted to other people and co- workers. The aim of the study was to determinate influence of COVID 19 pandemic on flu vaccination coverage.
Methodology: The study was conducted during five month between December 21 and April 22, on a representative sample of miscellaneous population group of workers. Data concerning flu vaccination coverage were obtained by special questionnaire. Therefore a distribution of jobs leading to increasing risk to be contaminated by virus, mainly flu and also COVID 19 was established. Reasons, knowledge, attitudes and practices of influenza vaccine were studied.

Results
Number of workers included in the study was 511 (58% females and 42% males). Technician, housemaid and engineers represent more than a half population. One of the main reasons given for being vaccinated was self-protection in regards to avoid harmful effects of the flu contamination. In opposite, half of population was not concerned by flu vaccination in the context of COVID 19 pandemic including the necessity to be vaccinated against this virus.

Discussion and Conclusion
General population including workers group has considerable ignorance about virus. The risk of contracting flu infection is associated to tremendous social impact and obviously hard adverse effects. It seems important to assess the perception of workers to be at risk of being infected. Workplace education programs need involvement of all the relevant parties including mainly occupational health professionals.
O-012 FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH ACTIONS CONFIRMING RUBELLA IMMUNITY AMONG JAPANESE MEN AND WOMEN DURING THE RUBELLA CATCH-UP VACCINATION CAMPAIGN TARGETING THE WORKING GENERATION
Authors: Hori Ai , Tabuchi Takahiro 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Japan fails to achieve its rubella elimination “until 2020” goal. Rubella outbreaks periodically occurred in 2013 and 2018 among the Japanese working generation without childhood vaccination opportunities. Since 2019, the Japanese government has conducted free rubella catch-up vaccination following an antibody test. However, the ongoing rubella catch-up vaccination campaign targeting working-age men has experienced a low participation rate. This study aims to clarify the factors associated with actions to confirm rubella immunity among Japanese men and women.

Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional internet questionnaire survey between September 12th and October 19th, 2022. Participants were randomly selected from the Rakuten Insight internet survey panel, which consists of 2.3 million panelists. Out of the 32,000 respondents, we excluded 3,370 due to discrepancies in their responses. Multivariable log-binomial regression analysis explored the associations between actions to confirm rubella immunity (test or vaccination) and socio-demographic factors. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Osaka International Cancer Institute (20084-9).

Results
Of 14,002 men and 14,628 women aged 20-82 years, 27.4% of men and 42.4% of women had taken action to confirm their rubella immunity. Among 3,987 men aged 44-60 targeted in the rubella catch-up vaccination campaign, 43.0% had understood the government recommendations, and 30.3% had taken action. Understanding government recommendations was the most influential factor in taking action for both men and women.

Discussion
Japan’s ongoing rubella catch-up vaccination campaign faces apathy from the target population.

Conclusion
A more significant effort to involve working-age men with apathy is essential to the success of rubella elimination.
O-018 ASSESSING THE RISK OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED INFECTIONS AMONG HOTEL WORKERS
Authors: Zahraoui Majida , Manar Nadia , Laraqui Omar , Deschamps Frédéric 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
The objective was to assess the risks of sexually transmitted infections for workers in hotel establishments

Methods
This multicentric epidemiological study concerned 4007 workers of hotel establishments located in seven tourist regions in Morocco (Agadir, Casablanca, Essaouira, Fes, Marrakech, Ouarzazate, and Tangier). It included a questionnaire evaluating the risk factors and the search for serum markers of certain STIs (HIV, HVB, HVC and syphilis).

Results
The average age was 37.9 ± 8.9 years with a male predominance (72%) and 40% were single. The risk factors for STI-AIDS transmission were a history of STIs (24%), multiple sexual partners (19%), systematic non-use of condoms (13%), stays in high endemicity areas and finally, intravenous drug addiction (0.2%). 3% of the population had a positive hepatitis B serology (Ag HBs), 1.55% a positive serology for viral hepatitis C, 0.15% a positive HIV serology and 3.4% a positive TPHA test.

Discussion
Hotel workers seem exposed to several risk factors for STIs mainly risky sexual behavior. However, only the prevalence of syphilitic serology was higher than that of the general population, but not significantly. Occupational medicine must ensure special medical surveillance in this environment with information, education and communication actions on the prevention of STIs-AIDS. The involvement of occupational health services in the national program to combat STIs and AIDS can contribute to its success.

Conclusion
Hotel workers are exposed to several risk factors for STIs, and must benefit from a medical surveillance medical survey and a regular
P-017 SETTING THE BASELINE FOR A SENTINEL SYSTEM FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF OCCUPATIONAL RISK FACTORS IN AFRICA: THE BIONET PROJECT
Authors: Menouni Aziza , Chbihi Kaoutar , Corneliu Radu , Jaafari Samir E L , Godderis Lode 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
In Africa, environmental and occupational health risks are mostly underreported. We initiated the BIONET EU project with the aim of understanding the occupational origin of certain diseases that seem to be associated with new occupational settings, while developing and implementing a sentinel surveillance system, comprising training and guidance of occupational physicians (OC), who will report new work-related diseases in African countries.

Methods
A group of 30 OC is recruited and trained in each of the partner countries (Morocco, Benin, and Ethiopia). Each committed OC is asked to recruit 50 workers during a consultation in a time frame of 6 months (1500 workers per country). Workers are asked to fill out an online questionnaire about their health status and work conditions, including exposure to 20 chemicals. Urine and blood samples are then collected for human biomonitoring of common exposures.

Results
Our preliminary results showed that 92% of the employees surveyed are exposed to physical constraints, 44% to chemical agents, and 24% to biological agents. The most common physical constraints are manual handling of loads, noise pollution, and thermal pollution. The most frequent chemical risks are exposure to pesticides and fuels.

Discussion and conclusion
The BIONET project will allow a better understanding of effective sentinel systems as a promising method to gather high-quality data, which can support policy-making in terms of assessing occupational exposure, preventing emerging work-related diseases, and ensuring feedback to assist with prevention in African countries.