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O-032 HYBRID LEARNING AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS) CAPACITY BUILDING TO PROTECT THE AFRICAN WORKERS, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND THE HEALTH OF THE COMMUNITY
Authors: Gasana Janvier , Hinson Antoine 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Over the years, Africa including Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) witnessed serious negative occupational safety and health (OSH), environmental, and social effects due to lack of OHS expertise. e-Learning is now possible due to the increasing access to the internet through computers, laptops, and smartphones. Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service has already connected several African Countries. Over the last 20 years, the University of Abomey-Calavi-Benin has been conducting OHS capacity building for 191 specialist physicians from 14 French-speaking African countries.

Objective
To use e-Learning to build OSH capacity (in French, English, and Portuguese) to address the negative impact of various workplace settings in Africa.

Methods
A systematic assessment with a focus on environmental impacts (air, water, soil), waste management, implementation of environmental control mitigation measures that was conducted on behalf of the World Bank in DRC led to the idea of building OHS capacity given the shortage of local and national OHS professionals. A successful funded 2-week online OSH capacity building training was conducted via Microsoft and Moodle for doctors, nurses, and safety engineers regarding raising OSH awareness during COVID-19 pandemic.

Results
In DRC, most of the samples of water, air, and soil exceeded international and national standards, hence the need for OHS capacity building.

Discussion
Trained OHS professionals will work with their government to make sure the business companies abide by their corporate social responsibility using the 3 p’s (people, planet, and profit) of sustainability/HSE (health safety and environment).

Conclusion
OSHAfrica and international OHS organizations have experts/consultants who will make the training possible.
O-040 TOWARDS AN AI-INFORMED CAPACITY-BUILDING FRAMEWORK FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Authors: Johnson Mark William , Van Tongeren Martie , Wei Hua (Kim) 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The speed of development and variety of potential applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology represents significant intellectual and practical challenges to practitioners and researchers in the field of health and safety at work. While these challenges are likely to dominate research agendas in the coming years, knowledge and expertise about the technology among practitioners in the field of occupational health is currently limited. The challenge is to raise capacity within the occupational health sector so as to establish a coherent and defensible approach to judgment and decision-making about AI. This should address:
• The operational and regulatory challenges relating to health and safety at work that AI presents, and how regulators might respond;
• Potential opportunities for implementation of new technology (including AI) to improve health and safety at work;
• Identifying the foci for research activity to address these questions. Here we present a framework under development at the University of Manchester in partnership with the Thomas Ashton Institute for regulatory research. In recognising the need to bring together disciplinary perspectives, the framework aims to create an inter-professional network involving technologists and OH specialists to establish a “pincer movement” between:
1. Bottom-up descriptions of the technology, its mechanisms, its provenance, its developmental trajectory, and potential impact on occupational health;
2. Top-down descriptions of organizational, social, phenomenological and ecological implications of the technology Early results from this initiative, including results from an inter-professional Delphi study will be presented, identifying key learning needs in the interrelationship between work, health and technology.
O-041 OCCUPATIONAL WELL-BEING AMONG TRAINEE TEACHERS: EXPLORING GENDER DISPARITIES IN ACADEMIC BURNOUT
Authors: Boumaaize Zineb , Lafraxo Mohamed Amine , Guider Hicham , Madhi Youssef El , Hami Hinde 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Workplace well-being encompasses a broad range of factors interrelated with the professional environment. Changes in an employee’s mental health can significantly impact their work performance and potentially cause distress. Extensive research has been conducted on psychosocial risks in the workplace, with a particular emphasis on stress and burnout which become prevalent issues in various sectors, including healthcare and education. This study examines the influence of sociodemographic factors on academic burnout.

Methods
We conducted a cross-sectional study involving 160 Moroccan trainee teachers, of whom 64% were female. The participants had an average age of 27.94±5.44 years. We collected data using a self-administered questionnaire that utilized the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey. The inventory measured three dimensions of academic burnout: emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and academic efficacy.

Results
The study found a moderate to severe level of academic burnout. Gender disparities surfaced, primarily in emotional exhaustion and academic efficacy. Female teachers had higher levels of emotional exhaustion and academic efficacy than male teachers. However, no remarkable distinctions were observed in academic burnout between different age groups and marital statuses.

Discussion
These findings are consistent with previous research that highlighted women’s higher vulnerability to emotional distress, which demonstrates the difficulties in managing negative emotions. Unlike gender, age, and marital status did not seem to have a significant effect on academic burnout dimensions.

Conclusion
Gender plays a crucial role in academic burnout. A thorough investigation of the determinants that encompass the domains of individual, social, and organizational factors is necessary to address this syndrome.
O-042 LET’S TALK ABOUT WORK: EVALUATION OF AN EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR GENERAL PRACTITIONERS IN TRAINING ON DISCUSSING WORK WITH CANCER PATIENTS
Authors: De Wit Mariska , Van Asselt Kristel , van der Vossen Marianne Mak- , De Boer Angela 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Cancer patients report that they lack support of healthcare providers when it comes to returning to or maintaining work. In the education of general practitioners (GPs) in the Netherlands there is little attention for discussing work with patients. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate a newly developed education program for GPs in training on discussing work with cancer patients.

Methods
Two groups of in total twenty-one GPs in training participated in the education program. These GPs were educated about the importance of discussing work with patients, problems cancer patients could experience and about advice they could give to support them in work. The participants evaluated the program in a questionnaire directly and four months after participating in the program.

Results
Seventeen participating GPs (81%) thought that the education program was suitable to be implemented in the education curriculum for GPs. Eleven participants (52%) indicated that they never discussed work with cancer patients before. Directly after the education program, eighteen participants (85%) were planning to discuss work more with patients in practice. Four months after the program 67% indicated that they discussed or advised about work.

Discussion
The newly developed education program improved the awareness of GPs in training of the importance of discussing work with cancer patients. Future studies should focus on whether patients also experience more support from their GPs for maintaining and returning to work after their GP participated in the training program.

Conclusion
The newly developed education program supports GPs in training to discuss work with cancer patients.
O-043 GROWING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH (OH) CLINICAL WORKFORCE, THE FUTURE ROLE AND UTILITY OF ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS (AHP) AND OTHER EMERGING JOB ROLES
Authors: Parsons Vaughan , Ntani Georgia , Bricker-Katz Geraldine , Muiry Rupert , Madan Ira , Parsons Vaughan , O’Neill Janet , Turner Adam , Small Victoria 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
We explored opportunities, barriers and enablers to growing a multidisciplinary occupational health workforce.

Methods
Mixed methods

Results
30/127 OH departments contributed workforce data. We found wide variation in staff composition and job roles. Nursing and medical staff were the dominant staff groups, with psychologists, physiotherapists and health and wellbeing advisors the most common AHP and emerging roles. Only 2/10 systematic reviews found moderate-to-strong evidence regarding the effectiveness of non-OH multidisciplinary interventions delivering work-focused support. Seven interventional studies showed it’s clinically- and cost-effective to train non-OH workers and those with no prior health training to deliver OH support. Fifty participants took part in the qualitative work. They identified a range of underrepresented AHP roles and specific OH job functions which AHPs and others could undertake. Cultural and structural barriers hamper efforts to grow the multidisciplinary OH workforce, including legacy issues; poor understanding of what clinical skills AHPs and other trained workers can offer; lack of core OH education and training; and poor career transition pathways. However, local workforce initiatives have been successfully developed e.g. establishing specialist or dual OH roles for AHPs, and introducing an apprenticeship model to support AHPs to transition into OH roles.

Discussion
Overall, we found enthusiasm among OH leaders to explore opportunities to grow the multidisciplinary OH clinical workforce however cultural and structural barriers need to be overcome.

Conclusion
We propose the need to conduct a root and branch review of OH service functions and to map these to the skills and competencies across nursing, medical and AHPs job roles.
O-045 ASSESSMENT OF CONTINUING TRAINING NEEDS AMONG OCCUPATIONAL PHYSICIANS IN MOROCCO
Authors: Ghailan Tarik , Chaouir Souad , Hassouni Najia Hajjaj 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
The analysis of training needs is an essential step to ensure the relevance of the themes to be planned during continuing training. The objective of the study was to establish a preliminary analysis of training needs in occupational medicine among Moroccan physicians, in order to identify the cognitive, psychomotor and affective areas to be improved.

Material and methods
This was a cross-sectional study that took place in 2022 with a sample of occupational physicians practicing in Morocco. It was based on a questionnaire comprising two parts, a first for general data and a second for the analysis of training needs using the “FGP” grid (Frequency, Severity, Problems) which was preceded by individual interviews.

Results
113 occupational physicians participated in this study. The average age was 49.5 ±11.4 years and 52.2% of them were male. The average professional seniority in occupational medicine was 12.7 ±8.2. The most represented sector of practice within our population was that of industry (33.6%) followed by services (30.1%). One in six participants (60.8%) say they have never benefited from continuing medical training. The priority themes for continuing training were the procedure for declaring permanent inability to work (average score: 1.75 and total: 990), the medical criteria required for the recognition of deafness as an occupational disease (mean score: 1.71 and total: 968) and screening for psychosocial risks (average score: 1.7 and total: 960).

Discussion and Conclusion
This study shows the existence among Moroccan occupational physicians of an imminent need for continuing medical training in some fields that affect their daily practice
P-055 STUDENTS OF HUMAN MEDICINE AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY: KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE STUDY
Authors: Siegmann Silvester 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
The aim of this project was to investigate the attitude and experience of students of human medicine towards safety and health in their studies. At the beginning of the winter semester, an evaluation of safety and health during studies was carried out as part of the project.

Methods
The participants of the instruction in the 1st semester (must-attend event) were interviewed. At the time of the online survey the participants were not yet familiar with the faculty’s e-learning modules on safety and health. An online survey instrument specially developed within the project was used.

Results, discussion and conclusion
In total, “only” about 50% of the participating students had already received instruction at school or as part of a training course completed prior to their studies. For the remaining participants it was the first instruction. Less than 20% had completed an apprenticeship before studying. The overwhelming majority had no experience of an accident at work or on the way to work at the time of the survey, but surprisingly, more than 80% of the participants knew that they were insured for accidents through the university. At this point in time, the difference between the legal health insurance and the legal accident insurance had already been explained to them during the instruction. Nearly 100% of the participants consider it important that their health is not affected by their studies. Over 90% find instructions on safety and health important. However, about 40% of the participants would be willing to risk a minor injury to perform a task.
P-056 NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF CONTINUING EDUCATION FOR OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSES IN TAIWAN
Authors: Hsieh YuJung , Liu HsiChen , Lin Yuwen 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Occupational health nurses (OHNs) provide occupational health services for workers; however, few studies discussed their continuing education in Taiwan. This study aims to review the current content of tasks of OHNs and their existing continuing education policy.

Methods
Current literature and regulations in Taiwan were reviewed.

Results
The tasks of OHNs in Taiwan are surveillance and analysis of workers’ health, implementing health management, promoting health activities and training, and enhancing health knowledge and skills. However, they are usually not full-time employees in their serviced enterprises and need to cooperate with occupational safety and health professionals or human resources personnel in enterprises. Moreover, they have to communicate with managers sometimes. Therefore, they need skills in communication, data analysis, as well as regulatory application. The current continuing education for OHNs in Taiwan is provided by government-accredited institutions. It is standardized, focuses on knowledge of occupational medicine, and lacks training in the skills mentioned above.

Discussion
Previous studies have mentioned the need for practical skills in OHNs’ continuing education. Interprofessional education has been developed for local communities to provide collaborative practice in health services. OHNs have to work with other professionals and need skills in other professional fields. Therefore, an interprofessional designed continuing education is useful to OHNs for working in enterprises.

Conclusion
OHNs need to engage with other professionals in enterprises to fulfill their tasks. The existing continuing education for OHNs in Taiwan lacks training in essential practice skills. Developing interprofessional continuing education for OHNs is recommended in Taiwan.
P-057 NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH CONTINUING EDUCATION IN TAIWAN
Authors: Wu Yi-Xiang , Liu HsiChen 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
The International Labour Organization’s C187 advocates that countries should prioritize the education and training of occupational safety and health (OSH) professionals. However, nearly 99% of enterprises in Taiwan are small-sized (&lt;100 workers) and are not mandated to hire OSH professionals. This study aims to examine the content and manpower allocation of OSH and to assess the current OSH continuing education.

Methods
The legal requirements for OSH personnel in different-sized enterprises in Taiwan were reviewed first. Then a literature review was conducted to identify existing methods and content of OSH continuing education.

Results
Based on Taiwanese regulations, OSH professionals are required to plan, supervise, and promote OSH management for enterprises and attend continuing education to meet legal hour requirements. However, nearly 99% of Taiwanese enterprises do not enforce mandatory OSH personnel recruitment and instead hire human resources (HR) personnel without compulsory continuing education. Moreover, the current OSH continuing education mainly focuses on knowledge related to certification exams, neglecting practical skills such as communication and regulatory application.

Discussion
Previous research has studied OSH education for HR personnel, and interprofessional education in local communities for health services could establish collaborative practice in OSH. It is recommended to provide interprofessional continuing education encompassing both OSH and HR to meet the needs of knowledge and skills in Taiwanese enterprises.

Conclusion
HR personnel are responsible for OSH in most enterprises in Taiwan but are without specialized training; on the other hand, the OSH continuing education lacks communication and legal application training. Developing interprofessional education for OSH and HR professionals is suggested.
P-062 THE IMPACT OF A PRACTICAL WORKSHOP ON OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH GIVEN TO MEDICAL STUDENTS ON THE SUBSEQUENT CAREER PATHS OF THE PARTICIPANTS
Authors: Chiyomaru Rina , Kajiki Shigeyuki , Mori Koji 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
A practical workshop on occupational health was held with the aim of providing a learning opportunity between medical students who want to know the reality of actual industrial sites where occupational health is practiced and lecturers who want to convey the diversity of the industrial sites, and its impact on the career paths of participants and the attitudes of medical professionals was investigated.

Methods
Workshop graduates who are currently physicians or medical students were asked to respond to a questionnaire regarding their career paths and attitudes as medical professionals, and the results were tabulated to determine the value of the workshop.

Results
The survey revealed that the percentage of those wishing to become occupational physicians increased after the workshop compared to before. Regardless of the career path, there were also comments regarding the attitude of medical professionals, such as “I am conscious of my attitude toward patients, not only in terms of diseases, but also in terms of social background factors, such as the nature of the patient’s work and the working environment.

Discussion
Through the practical workshop, participants were able to gain a multifaceted understanding of the realities of industrial sites where many people work, and it was suggested that they would be able to gain an occupational health perspective through their subsequent activities.

Conclusion
Such practical workshops are considered useful in training medical students and physicians who can treat patients from a broad perspective and focus on their backgrounds.
P-064 IDENTIFYING EDUCATIONAL ISSUES FOR CLINICAL CARE SKILLS IN OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH: SURVEY OF DIFFICULT CASES EXPERIENCED BY OCCUPATIONAL PHYSICIANS
Authors: Kawanami Shoko , Shibata Yoshiyuki , Kitamura Hiroko , Taguchi Yoto , Koga Hiroyuki , Mori Tomoari 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Good clinical care is reportedly one of the top competencies of occupational physicians (OPs). However, OPs possess diverse medical backgrounds and have limited opportunities to improve their clinical abilities in their work fields. To identify the educational needs to support OPs to enhance their clinical care ability, we surveyed OPs about the difficult cases they had experienced in their occupational health activities.

Methods
We asked 1,811 members of the Expert Community of Occupational Health Physicians in the Japan Society for Occupational Health about the difficult cases they experienced and the type of training they desired. Questionnaire responses were returned via the website or postal mail. The cases were analyzed by deductive and inductive methods.

Results
There were 219 valid responses (response rate 12.1%). The most common cases were those related to medical consultation recommendations and guidance on behavior changes (31 cases), followed by health consultations (27 cases). Many respondents noted insufficient medical knowledge and communication skills as contributing factors. The most common specific diseases respondents were concerned about were alcohol and nicotine dependences, emergency diseases, and mental disorders, while emergency response was the most common topic.

Discussion
OPs experienced difficulties in various situations and we identified a strong need to update a wide range of medical knowledge, including mental illness and emergency response, and to improve OPs’ skills in interviewing workers and collaborating with physicians.

Conclusion
Our survey of OPs identified educational issues that need to be addressed to enhance their skills to enable them to provide good clinical care.
P-071 ENHANCING OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY TRAINING IN TANZANIA: TRENDS, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR A SAFER WORKFORCE
Authors: Bonaga Silaji Salim , Rovira Marina , Lwaho Simon 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
The rise of technology and small-medium enterprises (SMEs) in Tanzania calls for enhanced occupational health services while upholding safety standards. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) training emerges as a vital strategy to counter occupational injuries and fatalities.

Methodology
The paper used both primary and secondary data for the identification of OHS training programs coordinated by the Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) in Tanzania, for the subsequent assessment of their trends, challenges, and opportunities.

Results
OSHA in Tanzania offers statutory and other OHS training programs. The study revealed a positive trend in trained employees, with 36,702 employees trained from 2016 to 2021, with a slight dip in 2020/21 due to COVID-19 pandemic.

Discussion
Challenges include inadequate coverage of OHS training to SMEs and limited resources. Opportunities lie in online training, specialized modules, ILO collaboration, and tailored regional programs. Threats include evolving technological hazards and economic costs of poor OHS.

Conclusion
OSHA’s diverse training, increased number of trained employees, strengths, and opportunities that counterbalance the weaknesses and challenges identified.