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SS33-03 SHIFT WORK AND CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES: CURRENT EVIDENCES AND GUIDELINES FOR PREVENTION
Authors: Barbic Franca , He Jennifer 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Scientific evidence and recent large cohort studies indicate that many questions remain unanswered about relations between shift work (SW) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Materials and Methods
Large cohort studies and new clinical experimental research exploring the association of cardiovascular autonomic control, inflammation and sleep impairment with SW are revised. Wearable devices (WDs) and artificial intelligence (AI) techniques recently proposed to assess CVD biomarkers during working activity, sleeping and leisure time have also been explored.

Results
SW exposure intensity and new insights on age-dependent SW threshold require rigorous application in the workplace. Individual cardiovascular risk profile, including autonomic functioning, psychosocial and socio-economic conditions and incident CVD including hypertension, should be addressed to identify and manage hypersusceptible workers and to prevent post-retirement disability. It has been recently observed that shift work increases myocardial infarction reperfusion injury (EARLY-MYO-CMR registry). Gender differences in SW exposure, work-life balance and family-load remain poorly addressed. WDs and AI provide opportunities to identify circadian disruption, early signs of fatigue, low quality of sleep and sleep deprivation in SW. Finally, it is time to propose workplace intervention (SW duration and rotation, rest periods, facilities, and education) that may be individually tailored.

Conclusions
Though relations between SW and CVD including coronary heart disease have long been studied, the aforementioned gaps remain. Advanced technologies may furnish novel insights for workplace intervention aimed at reducing the effect of SW in CVD.
SS33-05 EFFECTIVENESS OF INTERVENTIONS TO PREVENT CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES AT THE WORKPLACE
Authors: Ferrario Marco M , Veronesi Giovanni 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
On a global scale, the population-attributable fraction on 10-year cardiovascular disease (CVD) incidence of modifiable risk factors is 57.2% and 52.6% in women and men, respectively. The aim of the paper is to summarize the evidence-based effectiveness of workplace interventions to prevent CVDs.

Materials and Methods
A literature search was carried out using as key words ‘workplace health promotion’ (WHP) and ‘total worker health’ (TWH) interventions, focusing on reviews.

Results
Overall, WHP interventions, including the so-called ‘assessment of health risks with feedback plus’ (AHRFp), dealt mostly with CVD-related lifestyles (improve healthy diets, stop smoking, control alcohol intake, increase leisure time physical activity (LTPA)) but gave poor attention to work-related risk factors. The effect size of estimated reduction of CVDs in 18 randomized control trials was modest (0,24; 95%CI 0,14-0,34). NIOSH promoted TWH interventions, integrating health promotion (HP) and occupational safety and/or health (OSH) programs. A review published in 2015 including 17 studies combining HP and OSH interventions concluded that there is insufficient evidence ‘to identify best practice interventions’, highlighting in most studies severe methodological weaknesses. One study succeeded in demonstrating that combined HP and OSH was more effective than HP only. Since then, emerging evidence suggests that interventions to reduce work strain and sedentarism are more effective among blue and white collars; high levels of LTPA may be dangerous for workers engaged in strenuous efforts at work.

Conclusions
The interactions between work-related stressors and modifiable risk factors may improve CVD prediction and make prevention at workplace more effective.
SS34-03 TRAINING OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH INSPECTORATES IN AFRICA
Authors: Iden Ehi 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Occupational safety and health (OSH) inspection is a strategic approach towards workplace health and safety improvement and enforcement of standards. While this is a legislative requirement in line with ILO Conventions, most countries across Africa still struggle with this very important component of OSH as a result of underfunding and under-resourcing within this part of OSH practice. This invariably has negatively impacted workplace health and safety improvement and increased the number of occupational injuries and diseases in workplaces across Africa.

Materials and Methods
Workplace Health Without Borders (WHWB) developed an eight-week virtual training program focused on the real issues within African workplace health and safety inspection. Instructors were drawn from both the USA and Africa to deliver these training modules with reading materials sent to participants a week ahead of each class in the hope that the participants would be able to read the material before the commencement of each class.

Results
Through this WHWB training program, we have succeeded in training and improving the OSH inspection competencies of 147 OSH inspectors from 21 African countries.

Conclusions
Our expectation is that those who have gone through this training, from the Government Ministries of Labour and Employment in different countries, are able to use these new and improved competencies, and also to help build the capacity of other OSH inspectors within their workplaces.
SS34-04 WHWB ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES FOR OLD AND EMERGING RISKS: COVID-19, ACCELERATED SILICOSIS FROM ARTIFICIAL STONE COUNTERTOPS, AND ASBESTOS EXPOSURE
Authors: Hedges Kevin , Nogueira Claudina 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Workplace Health Without Borders (WHWB – www.whwb.org) engages in global OSH activities to foster improved worker health. Members volunteer their time to offer training, mentoring, advocacy, and technical assistance to develop capacity for preventing occupational disease and injury around the world.

Materials and Methods
During the global COVID-19 pandemic, WHWB held 22 webinars on topics related to COVID and infection control in a variety of countries. In 2022-2023, WHWB offered webinar series on asbestos and silica exposure from engineered countertops. Special emphasis on WHWB communicating the risk from silica exposure and control has included the ‘silica control tool’ being piloted by the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers Inc. (OHCOW), Canada. During the ICOH2022 Congress, Dr Ryan Hoy presented on ‘Artificial stone-associated silicosis: A rapidly emerging occupational lung disease’, raising awareness of the urgent issue of accelerated silicosis in the stone benchtop industry in Australia.

Results
The WHWB global webinars on silica exposure led to the development of a tool or model that can be used to both understand and communicate the risk of exposure to silica. The tool predicts exposure levels with and without control measures, and can be used to develop an effective control plan. The recorded webinars are available on the WHWB channel on youtube: (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCj5PLvW65Lr0feLYGVLBnmQ).

Conclusions
The advocacy activities of WHWB around old and emerging hazards have been a valuable contribution to the WHWB mandate of building capacity globally, and particularly in resource-poor settings. The ‘silica control tool’ may be applicable to many workplaces around the world.
SS35-01 THE LONGITUDINAL ASSOCIATION OF WORKING FROM HOME WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SEDENTARY BEHAVIOR AMONG OLDER WORKERS
Authors: Loef Bette , van Oostrom Sandra H , Van der Noordt Maaike , Proper Karin I 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic affected many workers’ daily life, including their physical activity and sedentary behavior. This study investigated the longitudinal association of working from home during the pandemic with physical activity and sedentary behavior in older workers.

Materials and Methods
Longitudinal data from 17 questionnaire rounds of the Lifelines COVID-19 cohort (March 2020-February 2021) were used. In total, 19,076 and 11,757 workers aged 50 years and older were included for physical activity and sedentary behavior respectively. Physical activity levels and sedentary behavior before and during the pandemic were asked by multiple questions. Logistic Generalized Estimating Equations adjusted for demographic / work / health covariates were used.

Results
Older home workers were less likely to meet the recommended ≥150 minutes/week of moderate-to-vigorous-intensity activity during the pandemic than older location workers (OR: 0.91, 95% CI: 0.87–0.95), and more likely to be less physically active than before the pandemic (OR: 1.08, 95% CI: 1.01–1.14). Compared to older location workers, older home and hybrid workers were more likely to be more sedentary (sitting ≥8 hours/day) on workdays during than before the pandemic (OR: 1.49, 95% CI: 1.35–1.65/OR: 1.59, 95% CI: 1.39–1.83, respectively).

Conclusions
Older home workers (and to a lesser extent hybrid workers) were more often physically inactive and sedentary during than before the COVID-19 pandemic. As a substantial part of the working population still continue to work (partly) from home, workers should be supported to increase activity and reduce sitting while working from home.
SS36 Electronic waste (E-waste) and informal work in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)
Authors: Ebuenyi Ikenna 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Global waste from used electrical and electronic equipment, or e-waste, is projected to increase from 53.6 million tons (MT) in 2019 to 74.7MT by 2030. Informal workers in emerging LMICs perform the majority of e-waste processing.
This session calls attention to the unique contextual factors and occupational health effects related to informal work, using examples and lessons from research on unstructured e-waste processing in Ghana by the West Africa-Michigan CHARTER II for GEOHealth Consortium. Spanning occupational and environmental health perspectives, this session emphasizes the need for national, international and inter-professional collaborations to address health and safety among vulnerable workers in the informal sector.
SS36-04 OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERSPECTIVES ON INFORMAL E-WASTE PROCESSING IN GHANA: A MULTI-YEAR RESEARCH STUDY
Authors: Ebuenyi Ikenna , Fobil Julius N , D’Souza Clive , Acquah Augustine A , Martin Bernard J , Basu Niladri , Robins Thomas 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
This presentation provides an overview of findings from a multi-year research study examining the occupational and environmental health consequences of informal e-waste processing at Agbogbloshie, in Ghana, adjacent to Accra’s largest food market and one of the major e-waste recycling hubs in the world.

Materials and Methods
Empirical studies conducted by the GEOHealth-II research team.

Results
Our findings indicate significant health consequences of informal e-waste recycling activities on both environment and human health, including e-waste workers as well as the adjacent general population. For instance, the dismantling of cathode ray tube monitor with rudimentary tools to recover copper and steel also result in the release and inhalation of organic compounds such as flame retardants, formaldehyde and combustion products such as polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), polybromated diphenyl ethers (PBDE), furans, dioxins and cadmium dust. Burning of copper wires results in emission of dioxins and furans. Heavy metals and other harmful chemicals including oxides of lead, chromium and mercury, accumulate in water, soil and food as a result of the recycling activities. Direct exposures to these toxic substances affect the respiratory, immune, digestive, reproductive, and central nervous systems.

Conclusions
Growing evidence points to the hazardous work conditions and environmental pollution from informal e-waste recycling in Agbogbloshie, with direct and indirect consequences on workers and the community. Confronting this challenge will require interdisciplinary cooperation of multiple international stakeholders.
SS38 SUBCONTRACTORS’ HEALTH AND SAFETY SUPPORT IN THE MOROCCAN CEMENT INDUSTRY
Authors: Ghiati Bouchra 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The special session emphasizes the leading role played by cement manufacturers in advancing health & safety in the national industrial ecosystem by subcontractor’s supporting and coaching strategies:
- Support for business owners in the management of the health and safety of their employees (Involvement, commitment, Management Systems, organization, etc.).
- Commitment charters.
- Training, authorization, and certification programs.
- Risk Management & operational expertise.
- Occupational health and hygiene management.
The learning outcomes are:
- Sharing the support experience allowing others to learn from it.
- Sharing that subcontractor’s commitment is possible.
- Presenting the evolution over time of subcontractor’s maturity in terms of occupational health and safety.
SS38-02 TRAINING, AUTHORIZATION, AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMMES: PROMOTING OSH IN THE CEMENT SECTOR
Authors: Kaaouachi Khalid , Bourak Ali 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
All subcontractors’ employees, before working on behalf of cement manufacturers, follow an accreditation and authorization process which integrates several training courses, awareness-raising and assessments ensuring their ability to carry out risky tasks.

Materials and Methods
Employees have passports tracking all history of assessments, training and recorded behaviors. This passport also monitors employee training and behavior refresher training.

Results and Conclusions
Subcontractors’ employees have evolved in their understanding of risk in the same way as own employees and actively participate in initiatives and the promotion of health and safety at work.
SS43-01 WORKING LONGER IN GERMANY: MOTIVATION TO WORK MORE RELEVANT THAN HEALTH?
Authors: Hasselhorn Hans Martin 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
What are the reasons for many older workers in Germany for their wish to leave early? What would make them work longer? And why do workers leave early?

Methods
Data of the fourth wave (2022/23) of the German representative lidA-Study (www.lida-studie.de) is used to answer the questions. In wave four, 8.884 persons from three birth cohorts (1959, 1965, 1971) were interviewed.

Results
The findings confirm a strong early exit culture. Of those still employed and not in retirement (n=7.159), only a minority (1959: 22%; 1965: 9%; 1971: 12%) wanted to work until regular retirement age. The main reason for the widespread wish to leave employment early is the wish for more self-determination in life (“more free time”: 84%), followed by “at some point work has to end”, indicating an earned right to leave early. The main reason for real early exit among early old age retirees was “more time for family and friends” (73%) indicating the need for self-determination, followed by “I wanted to stop as early as possible” (71%). “Strenuous work” (63%) ranked 3rd and “health reasons”, 5th (61%).

Conclusions
While health and strenuous work contribute to early exit intentions and real early exit, the dominant reasons are found in the wish for more self-determination and a widespread sense of entitlement to early exit. Should politics and economy in Germany wish to retain more older workers in employment, they have to succeed in making them want this. This cannot occur without a fundamental re-consideration of their working conditions.
SS43-04 THE DIFFERENTIATED ROLE OF HEALTH IN THE TRANSITION FROM WORK TO RETIREMENT
Authors: Hasselhornb Hans Martin , Leinonen Taina , Bültmann Ute , Mehlum Ingrid Sivesind , du Prel Jean–Baptist , Majery Nicole , Solovieva Svetlana , de Wind Astrid 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
The aim of the joint international project was (i) to identify the differentiated roles of health in the work-retirement transition, and – with respect to these – (ii) to highlight topics related to conceptual and methodological problems and challenges in research, and (iii) to present avenues for future research.

Methods
This presentation is based on a discussion paper summarising an OMEGA-NET working group discussion ongoing from November 2018 to September 2021 with face-to-face and online meetings as well as a written online discourse. (https://www.sjweh.fi/article/4017)

Results
Both ‘health’ and ‘retirement’ are ambiguous concepts. With respect to both, in retirement research, the choice of concept and indicator influences the findings. In addition, the impact of health on retirement is not necessarily a direct one, but can be influenced by further factors such as the ability, motivation and opportunity to work. The strong overall association of poor health with retiring early (path 1) bears the risk of masking distinct and deviating mechanisms in subgroups. In fact, there is evidence that also good health may lead to early retirement (path 2), while both poor health (path 3) and good health (path 4) may also make people retire later.

Conclusions
An increased awareness of the differentiated roles that health may have in the work-retirement transition as outlined in this discussion paper may support research to – more than today – address the questions relevant for policy and practice and to increase the impact of research. Recommendations for occupational health and social research are given.
SS44-04 “WE ARE NOT THE MOST IMPORTANT PARTNER IN THIS” - USING INTERVENTION MAPPING TO UNDERSTAND GENERAL PRACTITIONERS STAY-AT-WORK PRACTICES IN PATIENTS WITH MUSCULOSKELETAL PAIN
Authors: Jensen Stochkendahl Mette , Møller Anne , Bond Charlotte Brøgger , Andersen Lotte Nygaard , Hartvigsen Jan 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
General practitioners (GPs) are key stakeholders in facilitation of continuous work participation for people with chronic health conditions. Little is known about how often work issues are discussed during GP consultations, what the content of the discussions is, or how GPs perceive this aspect of their work. This study aims to describe current stay-at-work practices among Danish GPs in relation to patients with musculoskeletal disorders.

Materials and Methods
We followed the principles of intervention mapping. Data were collected by means of systematic literature searches, three focus group interviews with GPs (10 participants in total), and intervention mapping meetings with stakeholders from the Danish labour market. Convergence of data was done using tables and by giving equal weight to findings from the data sources.

Results
GPs’ current stay-at-work practices were influenced by systemic, organisational, legislative, and personal factors, including knowledge and skills, recognition of the patient’s risk of long-term work disability, and their role as a GP. GPs described themselves as important partners and responsible for the diagnostic and holistic assessments of the patient but placed themselves on the side-line relying on others to act. The most important barriers relating to GPs’ stay-at-work practices were lack of financial incentives and unclear role distribution among stay-at-work stakeholders.

Conclusions
We identified various perspectives and barriers regarding the roles and responsibilities of GPs. Some, but not all barriers, can be addressed by targeting the GPs’ knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors. Other questions are left unanswered, among others - who are best suited to help patients staying at work?
SS45 TOWARDS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY LEGISLATION TAILORED TO THE SPECIFICITIES OF EMERGING COUNTRIES
Authors: Benbada Omar 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
This Special Session will cover the following topics:
Legal requirements for occupational health and safety in emerging countries: The case of Morocco
Challenges faced by Human Resource Management (HRM) in occupational health and safety
Highlighting paths for improvement and adaptation of occupational safety and health legislation
SS45-03 HIGHLIGHTING PATHS FOR IMPROVEMENT AND ADAPTATION OF OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH LEGISLATION
Authors: Benbada Omar 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
The obstacles encountered in the implementation of legislation necessitate a comprehensive review of both the legal framework and its practical application.

Materials and Methods
This study combines an examination of the existing legal framework with on-the-ground observations, providing a holistic understanding of the challenges.

Results
The study presents a series of proposals and improvement measures aimed at addressing the identified challenges and enhancing compliance.

Conclusions
The findings underscore the imperative need for a thorough revision to align the legal framework with the evolving needs of enterprises. This study advocates for proactive revisions that not only address current challenges but also ensure the adaptability and effectiveness of the legal provisions. The proposed measures aim to create a regulatory environment that better serves enterprises, fostering a balance between compliance and operational efficiency.
SS47-01 DEVELOPMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL MEDICINE IN THE EASTERN REGION OF MOROCCO: KEEPING CURRENT WITH ECONOMIC AND INDUSTRIAL GROWTH
Authors: Abbaouy Abdelhakim , Bendaha Abdelhamid , El Khaldi Mohammed 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The Oriental region, since the early 2000s, has experienced significant economic development with the establishment of several enterprises. The aim of this study is to present the evolution of Occupational Medicine in the Oriental region of the Kingdom of Morocco from the 1980s to the present, along with the role of the Association of Occupational Physicians of the Oriental Region (AMETRO) in promoting health and safety at work.
In the 1980s, the Oriental region had only one occupational physician trained in France. However, starting in the year 2000, the number of occupational physicians has steadily increased, reaching 63 physicians in 2023, distributed across the 8 provinces of the region. Given the economic and industrial development of the region, there is a pressing need for health and safety management at work. In this context, the Association of Occupational Physicians of the Oriental Region (AMETRO) was established in 2014. Since then, it has undertaken training and information initiatives for social and economic partners by organizing symposiums and health and safety events for businesses in the region.
SS48-02 HEARING IMPAIRMENT IN FRENCH FISHERMEN
Authors: Lucas David 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
High levels of exposure to noise have been reported among fishermen. Few studies have been carried out on hearing loss in the French fishermen population.

Methods
We extracted demographic data and audiometric deficits performed on French fishermen in 2018 and 2019, during their statutory visit to the seafarers' health service. We performed a univariate and multivariate analysis adjusted for age, years at work workstation and type of fishing (large-scale and small-scale). The hearing loss was calculated as the mean of the deficits at frequencies 1,2,3 and 4 KHz.

Results
A total of 3429 audiometric tests were included. In the analysis, the risk factors for hearing loss were age &gt; 40 years [OR 8.8 (95% CI 7.4-10.3)], more than 13 years as fishermen [OR 1.4 (95% CI 1.2-1.6)] and a rather protective effect of working in a large-scale fishing vessel [OR 0.7 (95% CI 0.56-0.88)] and offshore fishing [OR 0.7 (95% CI 0.6-0.8)].

Conclusion
Fishing remains a risk factor for hearing loss in France, particularly in small-scale fishing, for which the working conditions (multi-skilling, noisy fishing equipment, age of the boats) call for a collective approach to prevention by improving these vessels.