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SS48-03 HEALTH ISSUES IN THE FISHERMEN IN MOROCCO: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Authors: Ghailan Tarik ,   Moroccan Society of Maritime Medicine (SMMM)
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Marine fishing employs a large population of fishermen in Morocco; however, it remains a sector marked by numerous health risks. The objective of this work is to draw up an epidemiological profile of Moroccan fishermen following an analysis of the various studies carried out among this population.

Materials and Methods
This is a review of the literature that has covered epidemiological studies that have evaluated health disorders among Moroccan fishermen and that have been the subject of a scientific publication in an indexed journal.

Results
A total of 22 studies meeting our criteria were identified, most of them published in the International Maritime Heath Journal. The health condition of the fishermen was marked in particular by musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) mainly of the shoulder, upper respiratory infections, as well as fungal infections of the feet. Addictions were important with high rates of smoking and cannabis use, particularly in artisanal fishing. Insomnia was very present, especially on board the trawlers. Mental health was marked by stress at work and high rates of risk-taking behaviours and sexual high-risk behaviour. Work accidents remain average for the general population of workers, however, they were marked by their high severity, especially in artisanal fishing, as well as their collective nature.

Conclusions
Fishermen, especially in artisanal fishing, represent a population exposed to numerous pathologies that perfectly reflect their working environment. Particular attention would be paid to the improvement of maritime medicine in our country to improve the situation.
SS49-03 DELAYED NEUROCOGNITIVE EFFECTS OF 9/11 EXPOSURES TO CHEMICAL MIXTURES AND INTENSE PSYCHOLOGICAL TRAUMAS
Authors: Lucchini Roberto 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
The World Trade Center (WTC) disaster caused exposure of responders [operating in rescue and recovery operations] and survivors [individuals who were present in the disaster area as a result of their work, residence, attendance to school, childcare, adult care] to a mixture of known neurotoxicants. Chemicals included polychlorinated biphenyls and metals (lead, manganese, copper, zinc) carried by the dust, and volatile organic compounds (styrene, toluene, xylene, perchloroethylene, 1-3 butadiene, trichloroethylene, vinyl chloride, polycyclic aromatic compounds, acrylonitrile, formaldehyde, dioxins, diesel fumes) generated by the combustion of jet fuel. Co-exposure to intensive psychological trauma was concurrent.

Materials and Methods
A review was conducted on studies located in Medline and in the online publication repository of the WTC Health Program, using various identifiers including ‘WTC exposure’ and ‘cognitive functions’.

Results
A total of 38 articles were published from 2007 to August 2023. Most studies targeted responders (n=31 [82%]), the WTC registry of responders and survivors [n=3], survivors [n=1], children [n=2], or animal models [n=1]. Assessment included neuropsychological testing [n=15], brain imaging [n=11], biomarkers [n=7], and imaging [n=5]. Most studies included mental health data to assess the hypothesis of cognitive impacts as mediated by PTSD, or as an independent long-term effect of the exposure to neurotoxicants, yielding non univocal results, likely depending on different approaches for neuropsychological testing.

Conclusions
Cognitive impacts are increasingly observed in the WTC cohort, as mediated by mental health symptoms, but also as a direct consequence of the exposure to a neurotoxicants mixture generated on 9/11.
SS49-04 NEUROIMAGING AND FLUID BIOMARKERS AS OUTCOMES OF INTEREST FROM 9/11 EXPOSURES
Authors: Clouston Sean 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Air pollution exposures, especially exposures to particulate matter &lt;2.5 μm in size (PM2.5), are considered a modifiable risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, with some research suggesting that PM2.5 exposures might cause increased serological amyloidogenesis indicative of a possible amyloid-focused immune response.

Materials and Methods
We present results from serological analyses (N=1,154) coupled with positron emission tomography study (n=35) including mild to severely exposed World Trade Center responders. Amyloidogenesis is measured in serology using ultra-sensitive single-molecule assays to measure distribution volume. Neuroimaging was used to determine the presence of cerebral amyloidosis in specific regions of interest including the olfactory regions.

Results
After adjusting for blood volume, the presence of post-traumatic stress, age, demographics, and occupational factors, we found that more severe exposures were associated with amyloidogenesis and increased low-grade amyloidosis in the cerebral olfactory regions. Olfactory amyloidosis was strongly associated with amyloidosis in proximal regions, associated with cognitive symptomatology.

Conclusions
Occupational exposures to an uncontrolled building collapse in responders without personal protective equipment may have increased serological amyloidogenesis, with one distal outcome being increased cerebral amyloidosis presenting with cognitive symptoms. Results imply that immunologic amyloidosis may cause persistent cognitive decline in severely exposed individuals.
SS50 CLIMATE CHANGE AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH: INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVES AND HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE EU INTERCAMBIO PROJECT
Authors: Albin Maria , Wifaq Kamal 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Climate change is a rapidly emerging challenge, impacting mental and physical health of workers on a global scale. Climate change may affect workers directly as well as indirectly exacerbating underlying inequalities in health and well-being. There are also major transformations at the workplace as a consequence of climate change mitigation and adaptation activities which may have both positive and adverse effects on workers’ health and well-being. Research on climate change and occupational health is beginning to emerge.
This session will examine the state of the science in research and policy in climate change and occupational health internationally, as well as through selected examples from the recently launched EU INTERCAMBIO project including in: exposome methods in climate change and occupational health; co-creation methods in climate change and occupational health, and case-studies in public transport and health; windmill blade manufacturing; and among metal recycling workers. Research recommendation and networking opportunities in the field will also be highlighted.
SS51-04 PROTECTION, RESILIENCE, EFFICIENCY AND PREVENTION (PREP) - PREPARING WORKERS AND EMPLOYERS FOR A CHANGING CLIMATE
Authors: Glaser Jason R 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Chronic kidney disease of non-traditional origin (CKDnt) is a global health emergency, with epidemics identified in several tropical regions. Manual sugarcane cutters with the highest levels of workload are at high risk of developing the disease. Other industries impacted include construction, mining, salt pans, and brick production. These settings have in common physically demanding work, high environmental temperature, and poor labor protections.

Objectives
Without prevention, CKDnt epidemics will likely accelerate due to climate change. In response, we established PREP (Prevention, Resilience, Efficiency and Protection), a workplace intervention program designed to prevent heat strain and kidney damage among workers at a sugarcane mill in Nicaragua with the aim to adapt the program to other geographies and industries.

Results
Despite initial implementation challenges a 72% reduction of cross-harvest kidney injury, a 94% reduction in hospitalized acute kidney injury due to heat stroke, a 22% ROI for the employer and increase of productivity of at least 10% were achieved. With treatment and remediation costing at least 1000% more per person than prevention, CKDnt inaction is depleting health systems. Significance for policy and practice PREP has already expanded to other sugarcane mills and other industries at risk for heat stress and CKDnt. Climate change means more extreme temperatures in already impacted regions, and the likelihood that regions further north and south of the equator will also be impacted by CKDnt. It is essential to develop a model to protect worker health and productivity. Occupational heat stress and resulting CKDnt require increased attention and resources.
SS53-03 COVID-19 COMMUNICATION OUTREACH LESSONS - SOUTH KOREA
Authors: Choi Won-Jun , Kang Seong-Kyu 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
This presentation will focus on the effective management of the epidemic, lessons learned from previous infectious disease outbreaks, and public health and workplace strategies against COVID-19 in Korea.

Materials and Methods
We summarized statistics regarding COVID-19 and the quarantine measures implemented during the pandemic. We reviewed past outbreaks of contagious diseases in Korea and the lessons learned from those epidemics, which have informed the strategies implemented for the COVID-19 quarantine.

Results
As of June 2023, there were about 32 million COVID-19 cases and 35 thousand deaths in Korea, with a fatality of 0.1%. No lockdowns or curfews were imposed during the pandemic. Measures such as social distancing, identifying transmission routes, expedited testing, financial support for isolation, training in medical facilities, isolation, mask wearing, and tracing were implemented. Measures were applied to the workplace.

Conclusions
In Korea, preventing the transmission of COVID-19 was successful, especially when the most severe variant was spreading. The knowledge and experience gained from the MERS epidemic were beneficial in responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
SS54-02 MORAL STRESS AND INJURY IN HUMANITARIAN SETTINGS: USING RESEARCH TO IMPROVE PRACTICE
Authors: Ebuenyi Ikenna 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Background
Moral stress refers to emotional and psychological feelings that occur due to an inability to do what one considers morally right while moral injury refers to the psychological distress that may result from action, inaction or witness to actions that violates an individual’s ethical code. Although these experiences have been reported among military and healthcare workers in humanitarian settings, research on the subject is limited. This study aimed to explore the experience of moral stress and injury amongst professionals in humanitarian settings.

Materials and Methods
Literature review and post presentation survey were completed by humanitarian workers.

Results
Out of the 33 participants who completed the survey, 94% reported to have experienced moral stress while 39% reported an experience of moral injury. None of the participants reported any workplace treatment or support from following their experience. Over half of the respondents said that the experience of moral stress/injury was the same for all workers (57%), followed by humanitarian workers (14%), military (11%), paramedics (8%), and nurses and doctors (5%) each. There was limited knowledge on appropriate response to their experiences of moral stress and injury and the majority only disclosed their experience to family and friends.

Conclusion
Moral stress and injury are common amongst humanitarian workers and indeed most workers. However, knowledge and workplace support for workers is limited. It is essential that employers prioritize workplace sensitization and support for workers to limit the impact. Multilevel intervention including research is essential to support workers especially those in humanitarian settings.
SS55-03 WORK-FAMILY CONFLICT: CASE OF FEMALE DOCTORS AT THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL CENTER (CHU) IBN ROCHD IN CASABLANCA, MOROCCO
Authors: Soltani Sara , El Kholti Rim , Durand Pierre , El Kholti Abdeljalil 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
This growing presence of women in the workforce has brought work-family balance challenges, further intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic. This study investigates the pandemic's impact on work-family balance for female doctors in Morocco, with a focus on Casablanca's University Hospital Center (CHU) Ibn Rochd.

Materials and Methods
This qualitative research used a written questionnaire among female doctors at CHU Ibn Rochd.

Results
Most respondents (77.8%) were aged 26-35, with 62.9% being resident doctors. A significant portion (77.6%) worked in medical services. Regarding marital status, 57.8% were single, and 38.2% shared domestic responsibilities. A total of 56.7% reported limited availability for family, impacting relationships, while 76.7% continued thinking about work outside the workplace. Additionally, 58.9% did not find work beneficial for mental and physical health, and 75.6% lacked flexible work hours.

Discussion
The study highlights the influence of work-related demands on work-family balance and enrichment. Female doctors encounter difficulties in balancing their professional and family roles, particularly affecting their roles as mothers and wives.

Conclusions
This study underscores the challenges faced by female doctors in achieving work-family balance in Morocco, heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Gender-based disparities in household responsibilities and income levels impact their ability to manage these challenges. Measures are necessary to promote gender equity and female workforce participation, especially in vital sectors like healthcare. The findings emphasize the need for policies and institutional responses to address work-family balance issues in Morocco while encouraging female participation in the labor market.
SS56-06 A STUDY ON THE OVERTIME WORK AS AN UNDERLYING RISK BEHIND THE ACCIDENTS IN THE INDIAN INFORMAL CONSTRUCTION SECTORS
Authors: Gangopadhyay Somnath , Sen Krishna Nirmalya 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Informal construction work is carried out without the use of formal construction agreements. It is identified that 36.2 million workers are working in informal construction sectors in India. It is further observed that the informal construction workers have to work more than eight hours daily in highly hazardous conditions. The effect of this extra time work in adverse conditions may create threats to the health and safety of the workers. The purpose of this study is to identify the risk behind accidents among informal construction workers in India and to examine whether there is dependence between the number of occupational accidents in the construction industry and time parameters.

Materials and Methods
The study is based on the analysis of the trends of accidents and the modelling of the safety index in Indian construction organizations.

Results
This study identifies the relationship between safety indicators and related independent factors using regression models. The results show that most accidents occurred during adverse and extended working hours. It is further observed that lack of rest may develop physical and mental fatigue which in turn become the causative factors for accidents in informal construction sites.

Conclusions
The construction industry can create a safer working environment for its valuable workforce through systematic identification of potential risks. The construction stakeholders can prevent hazards and can promote a comprehensive safety culture.
SS57-04 PREVENTION OF SOLAR UVR RISK AT THE WORKPLACE AND HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
Authors: Modenese Alberto , Gobba Fabriziomaria 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
Hundreds of millions of outdoor workers worldwide are exposed to solar ultraviolet radiation (UVR), determining several adverse effects to their eyes and skin.

Materials and Methods
The presentation is a call to action for the prevention of solar UVR-induced adverse effects in outdoor workers, and in particular of skin cancers.

Results
An adequate recognition of the occupational risk related to solar UVR exposure and a specific risk evaluation are needed to improve prevention. Risk assessment is fundamental for the identification of the best interventions available to reduce the risk: the main preventive measures are collective and individual ones. Collective measures include technical interventions, such as shading of the UV-irradiated surfaces at the workplace, and organizational measures, as avoiding to work during the central hours of the days. Individual measures are the personal protective equipment (i.e. specific UV-filtering hats, clothes and sunglasses) to be compulsorily provided to the workers, and also sunscreens, when recommended. Other fundamental interventions for a proper prevention are workers' training and occupational health surveillance. In order to raise the awareness on this important, even if under-recognized, occupational risk and to stimulate more adequate prevention policies, an increase of the number of skin cancers reported to workers' compensation authorities would be extremely important.

Conclusions
To prevent the burden of solar UVR-related occupational skin cancers, an adequate risk evaluation with identification of appropriate preventive and protective measures, specific workers' training initiatives and ad-hoc health surveillance programs must be urgently implemented.
SS60-05 RISK OF BURNOUT AMONG HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS IN NEPAL
Authors: Joshi Sunil Kumar , Shrestha Marina Vaidya , Manandhar Naresh 
Published: July 2024

Abstract

Introduction
The heightened risk of burnout within healthcare professionals is poised to significantly impact both their personal lives and the quality of patient care. This study aims to evaluate the extent of burnout experienced by healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Materials and Methods
This cross-sectional study involved healthcare professionals from various institutions and was conducted between November 2020 and March 2021. A convenient sampling method was utilized, and an online questionnaire (on demography and professional quality of life scale, PROQOL) was designed using Google Forms.

Results
Among healthcare professionals, the overall burnout scores varied, ranging from low, moderate to high. Specifically, doctors (89%) and nurses (92.2%) reported moderate levels of burnout. A negative correlation emerged between burnout and compassion satisfaction (r = - 0.207: p&lt;0.003). The leading contributors to burnout were perceived as time pressure (22.2%), administrative duties (20.1%), and interactions with patients' relatives (13.5%). Strategies identified to mitigate burnout included family support (29.1%), friendship circles (21.2%), and engagement in personal interests / hobbies (15.4%).

Conclusions
Healthcare professionals in Nepal experience a moderate degree of burnout. Key sources contributing to this burnout encompass time constraints, administrative responsibilities, and managing interactions with patients' relatives. Strategies to mitigate this risk of burnout in healthcare professionals includes family support, friendship circles and engagement in personal interests / hobbies.
SS61 SCREENING AND SURVEILLANCE FOR WORK-RELATED ASTHMA (WRA)
Authors: Jeebhay Mohamed , Suojalehto Hille 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
Work-related exposures contribute up to one third of adult asthma. There is a need for a valid and reliable work-related asthma (WRA) questionnaire and algorithm for medical surveillance of diverse high-risk working populations in primary care settings globally.
This session will present the findings of studies in Norway and Tanzania, on approaches used to characterise WRA phenotypes and disease burden. It will then report on the findings and recommendations of the taskforce established by the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) on ‘Work-related asthma questionnaires and algorithms for screening and surveillance (WAQASS)’ so as to popularise the instrument developed.
The learning outcomes of this session will therefore be to: (i) deepen the understanding of the state of knowledge on surveillance approaches for WRA, (ii) share insights into the role of various investigations in the surveillance for WRA, (iii) work towards harmonized tools for surveillance of WRA, (iv) broaden and strengthen the international collaborative network for surveillance of WRA, with particular focus on developing countries, and (v) identify new challenges in order to formulate future research directions.
SS62-02 REFLECTIONS ON THE USE OF EXOSKELETONS IN THE HEALTHCARE SECTOR
Authors: López Gustavo Rosal 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
For a few years now, the concept of Human 2.O has been very present in industry. Among the lines of work of Human 2.0, perhaps the best known is that of supporting the capabilities that humans have. Thus, we can talk about increasing human cognitive capabilities (example - augmented reality) and also physical capabilities (example -exoskeletons). And this last case is the one that we are going to evaluate in this study.
The exoskeleton market was valued at USD 354.22 million in 2021, and it is expected to reach USD 1620.04 million in 2027, registering a CAGR of 12.5% during the forecast period (2022-2027). The development and production of exoskeletons requires the collaboration of experts from different fields, including engineers, medical professionals and designers. It is a task undertaken by specialized companies that focus on developing advanced exoskeletons that meet the needs of users. And finally, with all this analysis we have to think about the future of exoskeletons in the healthcare sector. Are they really going to satisfy the current needs of workers in the sector? Can their costs be assumed by health organizations? What will happen to the possible rejection of their use by patients? This and other questions must be answered in a very short period of time.
SS63 HOW TO TRANSLATE INTO PRACTICE THE NEW KNOWLEDGE IN THE FIELD OF OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY (OHS): A EUROPEAN EXAMPLE
Authors: Gobba Fabriziomaria 
Published: July 2024

Abstract
The scenario of the occupational risks is evolving faster and faster. A fundamental aspect for an effective and ethical occupational health and safety (OHS) practice is a timely translation of the new results of research to OHS medical practice, and a promotion of new and updated initiatives and legislation in this field.
Accordingly, the dissemination of the advancements of new occupational health and safety research into curricula of medical schools, the promotion of updated and harmonized standard of practice of occupational medicine specialists, and the transposition of new knowledge in the field of OHS into new initiatives and legislations are all fundamental steps for an enhanced occupational health practice.
In this Special Session we present the example of the Occupational Medicine Section of the European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS) as a model of translation applied in Europe.