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SS23 BUILDING KNOWLEDGE CAPACITIES FOR THE FUTURE OF WORK IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Authors: Shanbhag Shrinivas M , Moti Suvarna 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The chemical industry is undergoing a seismic transformation. As technology surges forward, regulations evolve, and global markets shift, the future of work in this sector is rapidly changing. To thrive in this dynamic environment, professionals must cultivate knowledge capacities that not only keep them current but also position them as drivers of innovation and sustainability. This concept, "Building knowledge capacities for the future of work in the chemical industry," is pivotal. It offers a proactive strategy to empower individuals and organizations in the chemical sector with the tools, skillsets and knowledge to navigate the challenges and seize opportunities that lie ahead. The session’s objective is to emphasise an holistic approach to education, training, and skills development.
The first presentation (keynote) will attempt to accentuate the necessity for risk management to enable a safe and sustainable chemical sector. The next four presentations (constituting a symposium titled ‘OSH: Rising to face transformational challenges’) will look at the journey of knowledge expansion inclusive of adaptability, interdisciplinary thinking, technological prowess, and a steadfast commitment to ethical and sustainable practices. From embracing cutting-edge technologies to championing sustainability, and from cultivating a global perspective to nurturing resilience, this comprehensive approach equips professionals to shape a future that is brighter, more innovative, and sustainable. The symposium will be followed by a panel discussion. The last part of the session will be for Q and A and open discussion.
SS23-02 DRIVERS OF CHANGE IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Authors: Hitzeroth Steffen 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The chemical industry is currently witnessing a profound transformation, propelled by a confluence of key drivers that are reshaping its dynamics. Sustainability is emerging as a pivotal factor, driven by heightened environmental consciousness and societal demands. Chemical companies are increasingly prioritizing eco-friendly practices, from greener manufacturing processes to sustainable product development, in response to these imperatives. Technological advancements play an equally critical role, with digitalization and materials science innovations revolutionizing how chemicals are produced and utilized.
The integration of cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence is enhancing efficiency and enabling predictive maintenance, thereby altering traditional manufacturing paradigms. Regulatory pressures, especially pertaining to safety and environmental standards, are pushing the industry towards compliance and innovation. Stringent regulations necessitate cleaner and safer chemical processes, prompting companies to invest in research and development of new, more sustainable technologies. Market dynamics, influenced by shifting consumer preferences and global supply chain disruptions, are compelling chemical firms to adapt and diversify their product portfolios. The rise of bioplastics, for example, reflects a response to changing consumer preferences for sustainable alternatives to traditional plastics.
This presentation offers a succinct overview of these paramount drivers of change within the chemical industry, highlighting their far-reaching implications. It underscores the industry's commitment to sustainability, the transformative role of technology, the regulatory imperative for innovation, and the adaptability required to thrive in evolving markets.
SS24-01 IMPORTANCE OF OCCUPATIONAL EPIDEMIOLOGY IN RECOMMENDED PRIORITIES FOR THE IARC MONOGRAPHS DURING THE 2020S
Authors: Schubauer-Berigan Mary 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
For more than 50 years, studies of chemical and physical agents in the workplace have greatly informed evaluations of carcinogenicity by the Monographs programme of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). This presentation will describe the extent to which occupational exposures remain highly relevant to carcinogenicity assessments, as evidenced by the prioritization of agents for evaluation during the 2020s.

Materials and Methods
Agents prioritized for evaluation by the IARC Monographs programme by an external advisory group were examined to determine (1) their relevance to workplace exposure, and (2) the extent to which occupational epidemiology studies informed the rationale for prioritization.

Results
Of the 120 agents accorded high, medium or low priority for evaluation during 2020-2024, 74 (62%) are anticipated to involve occupational exposure. Thirty-three (45%) of these have emerging evidence from studies of cancer in workers exposed to the agent. Examples of such agents evaluated recently in the IARC Monographs, including 1,1,1-trichloroethane (limited evidence for multiple myeloma), trivalent antimony (limited evidence for lung cancer), and occupational exposure as a firefighter (sufficient evidence for mesothelioma and bladder cancer, and limited for several other sites), will be described.

Conclusions
Studies of cancer in the workplace remain highly relevant for cancer hazard identification by the IARC Monographs programme. The prioritization of agents to be evaluated during 2025-2029 will be available in mid-April 2024. The proportions that are occupationally relevant and that have contributing information from occupational epidemiology studies will be compared to the previous period during this presentation.
SS25 HEALTH LITERACY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Authors: El Yamani Mounia 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The ability to access, understand, appraise and apply health information is useful in all phases and settings in life, but highly dependent on the environment or social context.
The work environment is a social context that determines health in a large proportion of the adult population, and can be a determinant for how health is maintained or promoted and how disease is managed. Occupational safety and health (OSH) management system ensures the dissemination of information regarding health hazards and risks associated with the job tasks and ongoing evaluation of employee wellbeing and health with concomitant initiatives to preserve a safe and healthy work environment.
The ILO states that ‘maintaining a preventative safety and health culture requires making use of all available means to increase general awareness, knowledge and understanding of the concepts of [occupational] hazards and risks and how they may be prevented or controlled’. This aspiration reflects key elements that we term as 'occupational health literacy.'
We therefore suggested a session that presents occupational health literacy that can guide OSH management systems, empowering both the individual employees and the management with knowledge and competences about prevention and health promotion effectively, and furthermore build organisational structures that enable communication and facilitate action.
SS25-03 LABOUR PARTICIPATION IN JACARDI: INCREASING THE SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE OF OCCUPATIONAL PHYSICIANS IN PATIENT EDUCATION
Authors: Chawłowska Ewelina , Nowicki Michał , Lipiak Agnieszka 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
The EU’s JACARDI project encompasses 11 Work Packages (WPs) addressing various aspects of health and everyday functioning of people living with non-communicable diseases, in particular with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes (DM). WP11 aims to support such people’s labour participation by mapping factors which affect it and testing solutions to improve it. As health literacy was found to be among the factors influencing labour participation, a pilot activity was proposed within WP11 to increase: (i) health literacy among working-age patients diagnosed with CVD/DM or their risk factors, and (ii) health literacy knowledge and skills among occupational physicians.

Materials and Methods
Workshops and on-line courses will be carried out to teach physicians evidence-based methods of health literacy assessment and patient education. Next, patients’ health literacy will be assessed by the physicians with the use of Health Literacy Questionnaire (HLQ). Based on the results, tailor-made educational interventions will be delivered to the patients to improve their health literacy and awareness of CVD/DM management.

Results
The pilot is planned to reach 40 physicians and 800 of their patients at occupational health centres in three provinces of Poland. The activity is intended as a case study for the development of a roadmap to scale up experiences at a regional or national level.

Conclusions
Since occupational health checks are compulsory in many EU countries, occupational physicians are uniquely positioned to reach a majority of working-age population. If scaled up, the pilot may become good practice supporting inclusion, retainment, return to work and workplace wellbeing in the target patient groups.
SS26 PREVENTION STRATEGIES AND CURRENT CHALLENGES IN OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH (OSH) ACROSS VARIOUS COUNTRIES
Authors: Kang Dongmug , Ham Seunghon 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Challenges in occupational safety and health (OSH) vary among countries, even within high-income countries / regions, due to differences in economic status, industrial distribution, legal systems, and other factors. This session invites CEOs of OSH organizations or institutes from four countries to present. The speakers, listed below, will provide an overview of their organization, discuss the main challenges in OSH, and present new perspectives on the subject.
The learning outcomes of this session are:
- Introduction of the organization;
- Current challenges in OSH;
- New perspectives on OSH per country.
SS32-03 CONTRIBUTION OF THE ANTIDOTE CELL IN THE TREATMENT OF SATURNISM
Authors: Ichane Amina , Chaoui Hanane , Rhalem Naima , Soulaymani Bencheikh Rachida 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Objective
The Poison Control and Pharmacovigilance Centre of Morocco (CAPM) plays a crucial role in managing cases of heavy metal occupational poisoning by managing an antidote unit. The objective of our study was to describe the functioning of the antidote unit in Morocco, and evaluate its role in managing cases of heavy metal occupational poisoning.

Methods
In this retrospective study, all cases of lead and mercury poisoning received through the toxicological information unit at CAPM, were collected from 2020 to 2023. We described the characteristics of the treatment received by these patients as DMSA (2,3-dimercaptosuccinique acid).

Results
We recorded 11 patients intoxicated by lead or lead and mercury in occupational circumstances. Succimer® 200 mg (DMSA) was given in a therapeutic scheme of 30mg/kg/day, three times a day during five days. The antidotes unit delivered 39 DMSA boxes. Of the 11 patients, nine needed one course of the treatment and two patients needed two courses of the treatment. Both clinically and biologically, the patients responded well to the treatment, and no adverse effects were observed with DMSA.

Conclusion
The implementation of the antidote cell at CAPM demonstrated its effectiveness in providing timely and appropriate treatment to patients exposed to high levels of lead and mercury. By offering rapid interventions, the antidote cell played a pivotal role in improving patient outcomes and minimizing the clinical consequences of heavy metal poisoning.
SS32-04 OCCUPATIONAL LEAD POISONING: DISCUSSION OF THREE CASES
Authors: Daghouane Fatima , Chaoui Hanane , Rhalem Naima , Soulaymani Bencheikh Rachida 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Objective
Lead is a heavy metal used in several types of industrial activities including mining. The objective of our work was to report the characteristics of occupational lead poisoning in three workers.

Methods
We report three cases of lead poisoning among workers in clandestine lead mines in Jerada in eastern Morocco, declared to the Poison Control and Pharmacovigilance Centre of Morocco (CAPM).

Results
Case 1: 52 years, working in clandestine mines in Jerada (Twisit, sidi boubker) since 2005, symptomatology (painful abdominal syndrome with pallor, headache, insomnia, nausea, vmsst), biology (anemia at 9.1g/dL, normal kidney function, alkaline phosphatase 319UI/L Gamma GT 544 IU/L, initial blood lead level 936.4µg/L), first DMSA (2,3-dimercaptosuccinique acid) treatment, control blood lead level 567.30µg/L.

Case 2
40 years, working in clandestine mines in Jerada (Twisit, sidi boubker) since 2005, symptomatology (tingling of the lower limbs, lower back pain), first DMSA treatment, control blood lead level 241µg/L. Sept and Oct 2018: return to work at the mine, resumption of symptoms: abdominal pain, tingling of the lower limbs and back pain, blood lead level 537µg/L. Second course of DMSA: five days of treatment, control lead level 459µg/L.

Case 3
42 years, worked in clandestine mines in Jerada (Twisit, sidi boubker) for 10 years, arrested two years ago, symptomatology (neuropathy of the lower limbs, gingival hypertrophy, abdominal pain), initial blood lead level 531µg/L.

Conclusion
Lead poisoning constitutes an often overlooked public health problem; collaboration between the clinicians, occupational physicians and CAPM allows early detection, treatment and prevention.
SS33-02 LONG WORKING HOURS AND CVDS: ARE THERE DIFFERENT THRESHOLDS?
Authors: Li Jian 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Long working hours are observed to be related to higher risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). However, the exposure thresholds are not clear enough. The aim of this presentation was to synthesize existing research evidence for estimating effects of exposures to long working hours on risk of CVDs among workers, meanwhile special attention was paid to exposure thresholds in terms of intensity and duration.

Materials and Methods
Literature search and systematic review were conducted, using the Navigation Guide as a framework. Intensity of exposure to working hours was defined as 35-40 hours/week (reference group), 41-48, 49-54 and ≥55 hours/week; and duration of exposure to long working hours was &lt;10 and ≥10 years. Both non-fatal and fatal CVDs were included as outcomes. Attributable disease burdens were estimated by applying the population-attributable fractions to World Health Organization’s Global Health Estimates of Total Disease Burdens.

Results
Existing evidence on exposure to working ≥55 hours/week was judged as ‘sufficient evidence of harmfulness’ for increased risk of CVDs by 13% or more; and the effect was significantly obvious when exposure to long working hours ≥10 years. Accordingly, it was estimated, in total, 745,194 deaths and 23.3 million disability-adjusted life years from CVDs were attributable to this exposure in the year of 2016.

Conclusions
Exposure to long working hours (≥55 hours/week) for more than 10 years is identified as an important risk factor for CVDs. Given the high prevalence of long working hours and their large burden on health, working hours management and intervention are urgently needed.
SS37-03 NEW FORMS OF WORK AND INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGING ISSUES FOR THE FUTURE OF DECENT WORK
Authors: Iavicoli Ivo , Leso Veruscka , Fontana Luca 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
The continuous changes in the world of work and the inherent variability in the workforce require occupational safety and health (OSH) efforts to ensure decent work (DW) conditions. In this view, new forms of work and innovative technologies may represent an opportunity to achieve this goal, but may also characterize a source of OSH risks that can prevent DW realization.

Materials and Methods
A literature review was conducted to assess the interactions between the pillars of DW and innovative forms of work and technologies, such as industry 4.0 and nanotechnology.

Results
Industry 4.0 is characterized by a greater automation and computerization that can support workers in more flexible, safer, and socially inclusive job tasks. However, it may create work conditions requiring greater decision-making efforts, responsibility, and man-machine interaction that may raise OSH risks due to work-related injuries and emerging psychosocial stress. Nanotechnology is considerably improving many technological and industrial sectors, thus creating employment opportunities and nano-enabled job tasks (e.g. in the precision farming development). However, scientific concerns have been raised regarding the possible OSH risks derived from an increasing exposure to nanosized-xenobiotics whose potential toxicological behaviour and health impact are still not fully understood.

Conclusions
New forms of work and innovative technologies can promote, but also undermine, the future of DW. Concerted action should be pursued to critically identify OSH challenging issues and define strategies to overcome them considering also the ‘workers’ rights’, and the principles of ‘social protection’ and ‘social dialogue’ to achieve a responsible DW development.
SS37-05 RIGHTS OF WORKERS: NEW TECHNOLOGIES AND FORMS OF WORK
Authors: Fisher Donald , Popkin Stephen , Violante Francesco Saverio , Carballo-Arias Yohama 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
In an evolving environment, new factors like artificial intelligence (AI) are creating emerging physical and psychosocial risks to a safe and healthy working environment. New technologies like AI need to be introduced mindfully to avoid negative unintended consequences.

Materials and Methods
The specific risks from the above factors that could impact workers are being identified by researchers and educators in occupational health. There is urgency to get ahead of potential harm. Two case examples will be discussed which have received much recent attention.

Results
Potential risks at work arise from: (1) using AI in human resources departments to offset human tasks involved in managing worker’s performance (people analytics). If the algorithms are improperly trained and do not include human interventions and ethical considerations in their formulation, workers could be exposed to increased physical and psychosocial risks and stress. (2) the vision of Industry 5.0, where the human and automation work together as collaborative robots (cobots). While there are certain advantages to allowing this synthetic pairing, there are also risks, including robot / human collisions, where the robot may perform in unpredictable ways.

Conclusions
Occupational health and safety experts will need: (1) better understanding and training in both - the effects of people analytics on workers, and of the actual algorithms themselves; and (2) to collaborate with engineers, psychologists and sociologists in the design of cobots’ dynamics to make sure that risks are minimized from the beginning. A risk framework and potential mitigations will be presented.
SS38-01 CONTRACTORS' SUPPORT IN HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT OF THEIR EMPLOYEES: INVOLVEMENT, COMMITMENT, MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS, AND ORGANIZATION
Authors: Andaloussi Saad Benjelloun 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
The desire of cement manufactures to prevent accidents and fatalities is also reflected in their commitment to support their contractors in the development and improvement of their internal health and safety management systems.

Materials and Methods
This commitment resulted in the signing of a health and safety charter at work and the creation of health and safety collectives with support, audit and awareness-raising missions aimed at coaching and improving awareness of health and safety issues at work. Trophies are also distributed to the most committed.

Results and Conclusions
A significant reduction in accidents was noted with a clear improvement in the involvement and commitment of contractors. We have achieved zero fatal accidents for several years and significantly reduced the number of accidents recorded on cement sites in which subcontractors are involved.
SS39 HOW TO PUBLISH YOUR WORK ON WORKERS' HEALTH: INSIGHTS FROM THE EDITORS-IN-CHIEF OF SEVERAL OSH JOURNALS
Authors: Kim HyeongRyeol , Choi Won-Jun 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Scientists often seek to publish their work in renowned international journals, primarily indexed in Web of Science (WoS) or Scopus. However, young scientists often face challenges in getting their studies published due to a lack of submission strategy, despite the quality of their work being sufficient. In this session, Editors-in-Chief of major OSH journals will provide insights into the status of their journals and offer strategies for successful submission.
The OSH journals represented in this session are: JOH (Journal of Occupational Health, Japan), OEM (Occupational and Environmental Medicine, UK), SHAW (Safety and Health at Work, Korea), SJWEH (Scandinavian Journal of Work Environmental Health, Finland), AOED (Archives of Occupational and Environmental Diseases, France), and IJOMT (International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Toxicology).
The learning outcomes of this session are:
- Status of journals indexed in Web of Science (SCIE – Science Citation Index Expanded);
- Strategies for publishing occupational health-related work.
SS40-02 IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES OF BASIC OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICES IN SOUTHERN AFRICA
Authors: Moyo Dingani 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Access to occupational health services remains constrained in most southern African states. The discipline of occupational medicine and basic occupational health services (BOHS) have had a challenging gestation, and a grossly protracted delivery process. Access levels to occupational health services are below 20% in southern Africa.

Materials and Methods
A systematic review of literature was carried out to evaluate the implementation of BOHS. This was complemented by personal experiences of the author in southern Africa gathered through the implementation of several regional occupational health projects.

Results
Occupational health services are usually provided by general medical practitioners in most countries in southern Africa. Occupational medicine is not a developed specialty and lacks central coordination and implementation structures. In almost all countries, except South Africa, very few countries have ratified the key International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions: C155 on Occupational Safety and Health, and C161 on Occupational Health Services. None of the countries in southern Africa have implemented BOHS. The legal frameworks in all the southern African countries are fragmented and lack harmonization. There is a severe shortage of human resources with requisite qualifications and experience in occupational health. Integration of occupational health services into primary health is constrained by lack of comprehensive legal frameworks and exclusion of such services from countries’ national health strategic plans.

Conclusions
Southern Africa is yet to implement BOHS. There is an urgent need to build the necessary human resources, infrastructure and supporting legal frameworks to support implementation of BOHS in southern Africa.