Pub Date : 2024-07-05DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0043
Jorge Barroso-Dias, Pedro Aguiar
Promoting Longevity and more healthy years of life, by OH services Active longevity is a topic that is often overlooked in occupational health and occupational medicine. However, extended active longevity and the reduction in age-related morbidity and mortality in working populations are everyone's wish. It is only through proactive interventions during the active life of workers that we can hope to sustain longevity and good health in ageing workforces as well as retired workers. Noncommunicable diseases are an important problem for Public Health and Occupational Health, causing 41 million premature deaths globally (71%), every year (WHO, 2018). These include cardiovascular diseases, neoplasms, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases, having as its main risk factors (concerning avoidable risk behaviors) hazardous alcohol consumption, tobacco consumption, obesity, sedentary lifestyle and sleep disorders. Occupational Health services deals day by day with these important determinants of health that are related with avoidable risk behaviors, and produce mobility and mortality in workers, that also induce worse prognostic in occupational diseases. How do we control these risky behaviors in the workplace? Are these risk factors important in the worker populations we are responsible for? What study and intervention models do we apply? ATOS (Alcohol, Tobacco, Obesity and Sleep) Supported by preliminary studies, and in the universal medical surveillance of municipal workers (over 10.000 workers in total), the Occupational Health services of the Municipality of Lisbon developed the "ATOS model - Occupational health surveillance for Alcohol, Tobacco, Obesity and Sleep" (OH indicators obtained by validated and internationally recommended tools) for control of major determinants of Public Health associated with the socioprofessional variables. This strategy allowed partnerships with academic research centers for prospective longitudinal comparative studies of Public Health and Occupational Health. This session intends to share the development of this model and its results. Promotion of health and literacy in the workplace “Health promotion is the process that allows people to increase control and improve their health.” To achieve the objective of a “Healthy Work Environment” it is not enough to prevent work accidents, occupational diseases and control risk factors in the workplace, it is also necessary to include Health Promotion interventions and reach organizational contexts favorable conditions so that Work can promote good health indicators for individuals and subpopulations. In this way, Health Promotion in the workplace also has positive externalities for the lives of workers after retirement, promoting not only healthy and active aging, but also longevity, increased quality of life and reduced mortality and Morbidity. Measuring, Intervening and Controlling major risk factors in the workplace This session proposes measuring Occupational Health indic
{"title":"SPL32 PROMOTING LONGEVITY BY MEANS OF ATOS (ALCOHOL, TOBACCO, OBESITY AND SLEEP): MEASURING, INTERVENING AND CONTROLLING MAJOR RISK FACTORS IN THE WORKPLACE","authors":"Jorge Barroso-Dias, Pedro Aguiar","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0043","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0043","url":null,"abstract":"Promoting Longevity and more healthy years of life, by OH services Active longevity is a topic that is often overlooked in occupational health and occupational medicine. However, extended active longevity and the reduction in age-related morbidity and mortality in working populations are everyone's wish. It is only through proactive interventions during the active life of workers that we can hope to sustain longevity and good health in ageing workforces as well as retired workers. Noncommunicable diseases are an important problem for Public Health and Occupational Health, causing 41 million premature deaths globally (71%), every year (WHO, 2018). These include cardiovascular diseases, neoplasms, diabetes and chronic respiratory diseases, having as its main risk factors (concerning avoidable risk behaviors) hazardous alcohol consumption, tobacco consumption, obesity, sedentary lifestyle and sleep disorders. Occupational Health services deals day by day with these important determinants of health that are related with avoidable risk behaviors, and produce mobility and mortality in workers, that also induce worse prognostic in occupational diseases. How do we control these risky behaviors in the workplace? Are these risk factors important in the worker populations we are responsible for? What study and intervention models do we apply? ATOS (Alcohol, Tobacco, Obesity and Sleep) Supported by preliminary studies, and in the universal medical surveillance of municipal workers (over 10.000 workers in total), the Occupational Health services of the Municipality of Lisbon developed the \"ATOS model - Occupational health surveillance for Alcohol, Tobacco, Obesity and Sleep\" (OH indicators obtained by validated and internationally recommended tools) for control of major determinants of Public Health associated with the socioprofessional variables. This strategy allowed partnerships with academic research centers for prospective longitudinal comparative studies of Public Health and Occupational Health. This session intends to share the development of this model and its results. Promotion of health and literacy in the workplace “Health promotion is the process that allows people to increase control and improve their health.” To achieve the objective of a “Healthy Work Environment” it is not enough to prevent work accidents, occupational diseases and control risk factors in the workplace, it is also necessary to include Health Promotion interventions and reach organizational contexts favorable conditions so that Work can promote good health indicators for individuals and subpopulations. In this way, Health Promotion in the workplace also has positive externalities for the lives of workers after retirement, promoting not only healthy and active aging, but also longevity, increased quality of life and reduced mortality and Morbidity. Measuring, Intervening and Controlling major risk factors in the workplace This session proposes measuring Occupational Health indic","PeriodicalId":19452,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine","volume":"23 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141576042","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-05DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0030
Marie Diallo
The prevention and compensation of work accidents and occupational diseases are among the main missions of the Social Security Fund of Senegal, like most social security institutions. The importance of this mission no longer needs to be demonstrated, when we know the serious consequences that these professional risks can cause when they occur: loss of life, mutilations, trauma, work stoppages, job losses, etc. … Therefore, the Social Security Fund has adopted a global strategy to reduce work accidents and occupational illnesses, by promoting a culture of prevention, a guarantee of improving the quality of life at work and increasing productivity companies. This strategy is supported internally by the Professional Risk Prevention Department. The missions consist in particular of monitoring the implementation of company policy regarding the prevention of occupational risks and its prerogatives relate to information, training of employers and workers, monitoring of the application of regulations in force, participation in the application of prevention methods in companies. This strategy developed by the Social Security Fund is based on the following three (03) principles: – ACT – CAPITALIZE – DEPLOY for better promotion of the safety culture in companies. To this end, several actions are being carried out towards stakeholders in the world of work. We can present some of them: - the installation of Sectoral Technical Committees (CTS); - The organization of the African Prevention Month each year; - The integration of occupational safety and health into professional and technical training; - the organization of Competitions on OHS initiatives and good practices for Students and Companies; - the establishment of the scientific council for the prevention of occupational diseases; - the popularization of professional risk management tools, for example Vision Zero, etc. Through the activities deployed, in collaboration with the Labor Administration; social partners and civil society, the Social Security Fund wishes to promote a secure environment at work throughout Senegal.
{"title":"SPL19 THE CULTURE OF WORKPLACE IMPROVEMENT IN SENEGAL: THE SOCIAL SECURITY FUND STRATEGIES","authors":"Marie Diallo","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0030","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0030","url":null,"abstract":"The prevention and compensation of work accidents and occupational diseases are among the main missions of the Social Security Fund of Senegal, like most social security institutions. The importance of this mission no longer needs to be demonstrated, when we know the serious consequences that these professional risks can cause when they occur: loss of life, mutilations, trauma, work stoppages, job losses, etc. … Therefore, the Social Security Fund has adopted a global strategy to reduce work accidents and occupational illnesses, by promoting a culture of prevention, a guarantee of improving the quality of life at work and increasing productivity companies. This strategy is supported internally by the Professional Risk Prevention Department. The missions consist in particular of monitoring the implementation of company policy regarding the prevention of occupational risks and its prerogatives relate to information, training of employers and workers, monitoring of the application of regulations in force, participation in the application of prevention methods in companies. This strategy developed by the Social Security Fund is based on the following three (03) principles: – ACT – CAPITALIZE – DEPLOY for better promotion of the safety culture in companies. To this end, several actions are being carried out towards stakeholders in the world of work. We can present some of them: - the installation of Sectoral Technical Committees (CTS); - The organization of the African Prevention Month each year; - The integration of occupational safety and health into professional and technical training; - the organization of Competitions on OHS initiatives and good practices for Students and Companies; - the establishment of the scientific council for the prevention of occupational diseases; - the popularization of professional risk management tools, for example Vision Zero, etc. Through the activities deployed, in collaboration with the Labor Administration; social partners and civil society, the Social Security Fund wishes to promote a secure environment at work throughout Senegal.","PeriodicalId":19452,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine","volume":"56 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141576044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-05DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.1299
Kim Shinhyeong, Seong-Kyu Kang, Won-Jun Choi, Seunghon Ham
Introduction Prior studies have explored psychological strain caused by work-related communication devices used beyond regular working hours. However, research on their direct physical impacts is limited. This study aimed to assess and compare the effects of long working hours and off-hours use of work-related communication devices on computer vision syndrome (CVS) symptoms among workers extensively using visual display terminals (VDTs). Methods This study utilized cross-sectional data from the 6th Korean Working Conditions Survey (KWCS), specifically responses from 16,304 workers using VDTs over half of work time. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using logistic regression models, adjusting for gender, age, occupation, education, and income to examine influence of work-related communication device use during off-hours or long working hours on CVS symptoms. Results Compared to the reference group, those using work-related communication devices off-hours without long working hours showed higher risk of CVS symptoms (OR: 1.71, 95% CI: 1.57-1.86) compared to those who worked long hours but did not use work-related communication devices during off-hours (OR: 1.36, 95% CI: 1.05-1.76). Furthermore, the group that both worked long hours and used work-related communication devices outside of regular working hours exhibited the highest OR of CVS symptoms (OR: 1.91, 95% CI: 1.65-2.22). Conclusion Among VDT-intensive workers, the use of work-related communication devices outside regular working hours is associated with higher risk of CVS symptoms compared to working long hours alone. This suggests that when redefining working hours, it is necessary to consider work-related communication device use outside of working hours with regular work time.
{"title":"P-526 THE IMPACT OF LONG WORKING HOURS AND THE USE OF WORK-RELATED COMMUNICATION DEVICES OUTSIDE REGULAR WORKING HOURS ON COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME AMONG WORKERS INTENSIVELY UTILIZING VISUAL DISPLAY TERMINALS","authors":"Kim Shinhyeong, Seong-Kyu Kang, Won-Jun Choi, Seunghon Ham","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqae023.1299","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae023.1299","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction Prior studies have explored psychological strain caused by work-related communication devices used beyond regular working hours. However, research on their direct physical impacts is limited. This study aimed to assess and compare the effects of long working hours and off-hours use of work-related communication devices on computer vision syndrome (CVS) symptoms among workers extensively using visual display terminals (VDTs). Methods This study utilized cross-sectional data from the 6th Korean Working Conditions Survey (KWCS), specifically responses from 16,304 workers using VDTs over half of work time. Odds ratios (ORs) and 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using logistic regression models, adjusting for gender, age, occupation, education, and income to examine influence of work-related communication device use during off-hours or long working hours on CVS symptoms. Results Compared to the reference group, those using work-related communication devices off-hours without long working hours showed higher risk of CVS symptoms (OR: 1.71, 95% CI: 1.57-1.86) compared to those who worked long hours but did not use work-related communication devices during off-hours (OR: 1.36, 95% CI: 1.05-1.76). Furthermore, the group that both worked long hours and used work-related communication devices outside of regular working hours exhibited the highest OR of CVS symptoms (OR: 1.91, 95% CI: 1.65-2.22). Conclusion Among VDT-intensive workers, the use of work-related communication devices outside regular working hours is associated with higher risk of CVS symptoms compared to working long hours alone. This suggests that when redefining working hours, it is necessary to consider work-related communication device use outside of working hours with regular work time.","PeriodicalId":19452,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine","volume":"49 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141576059","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction With ever emerging new information - validated or otherwise, it was a challenge to predict and plan the opening of business after lockdowns and restrictions. Mumbai branch of Indian Association of Occupational Health (IAOH) has 300+ OH physicians. By virtue of its mandate as a thought leader in the space of Occupational Health, constituted a Task Force to work on a series of advisories guiding this process of safe return for benefit of industries of all sizes – MNC to Indian Conglomerates to MSMEs. Methods This consultative document with detailed guidelines was published in May 2020, at the peak of COVID19 pandemic when vaccination seemed like a distant possibility, with the specific objective of preparing the workplaces to receive the workforce and ensuring their workplace safety. Results The document has enumerated measures for employee protection and maintenance of hygiene at workplace at length, inclusive of, advisory for entry health assessment through self-declaration form, usability of temperature screening, disinfection and guidelines on use of PPE for diverse employee groups, indoor air quality and air conditioning, temporary isolation rooms, contact tracing, Hands only CPR process etc. focusing and emphasizing enterprises’ commitment to minimization of exposure to COVID-19 at workplace. Discussion and conclusion Some workplace related scenarios for employees with COVID history for decision-making regarding fitness to work have been described here.
{"title":"P-293 BEYOND FLATTENING THE CURVE OF COVID 19: CONSULTATIVE GUIDANCE FOR WORKPLACE READINESS FOR SMALL SCALE ENTERPRISE FOR SAFE RETURN POST-PHASE I LOCKDOWN RESTRICTIONS - IAOH MUMBAI INITIATIVE","authors":"Divyang Shah, Suvarna Moti, Ajay Deshpande, Ashish Mishra, Bishwadeep Paul, Damodar Lele, Nilam Chavan, Santosh Datar, Shyam Pingle","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0875","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0875","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction With ever emerging new information - validated or otherwise, it was a challenge to predict and plan the opening of business after lockdowns and restrictions. Mumbai branch of Indian Association of Occupational Health (IAOH) has 300+ OH physicians. By virtue of its mandate as a thought leader in the space of Occupational Health, constituted a Task Force to work on a series of advisories guiding this process of safe return for benefit of industries of all sizes – MNC to Indian Conglomerates to MSMEs. Methods This consultative document with detailed guidelines was published in May 2020, at the peak of COVID19 pandemic when vaccination seemed like a distant possibility, with the specific objective of preparing the workplaces to receive the workforce and ensuring their workplace safety. Results The document has enumerated measures for employee protection and maintenance of hygiene at workplace at length, inclusive of, advisory for entry health assessment through self-declaration form, usability of temperature screening, disinfection and guidelines on use of PPE for diverse employee groups, indoor air quality and air conditioning, temporary isolation rooms, contact tracing, Hands only CPR process etc. focusing and emphasizing enterprises’ commitment to minimization of exposure to COVID-19 at workplace. Discussion and conclusion Some workplace related scenarios for employees with COVID history for decision-making regarding fitness to work have been described here.","PeriodicalId":19452,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine","volume":"42 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141576070","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-05DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0389
Alexis Descatha
The aim of this session is to show how French guidelines were elaborated from scientific evidence to share solutions intended for practitioners in occupational health. Different examples are presented briefly in order to have time for a roundtable with the audience to end the session.
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Introduction The aim of this study was to assess the impact of Ramadan on sleep and alertness in healthcare professionals working in intensive care units. Method This cross-sectional epidemiological study involved 152 people (96 on-call and 52-day shift). A self- questionnaire was administered during the third week of Ramadan and the third week after the end of Ramadan. It included socio-demographic and professional data, lifestyle and sleep habits, sleeping and alertness disorders (Epworth scale) and fatigue (Pichot scale). Results During Ramadan, changes in dietary and lifestyle habits were reflected in shifted sleep and wake-up schedules. Mean nocturnal sleep duration was 5.9 ± 1.3 h during Ramadan, compared with 7.1 ± 1.5 h after Ramadan. During Ramadan, 46% woke up feeling tired and sleepy, and 53.3% had a headache, compared with 28.3% and 19% respectively after Ramadan. The prevalence of napping increased during Ramadan: 42.1% versus 29.6% after Ramadan. The prevalence of sleep disorders, daytime sleepiness (Epworth > 10) and fatigue (Pichot > 22) was higher during than after Ramadan (79.6%, 86.2% and 44.1% vs. 63.2%, 53.3% and 13.8% respectively). Discussion These differences in prevalence were more marked among on-call caregivers than among those working during the day. The prevalence of regular sports increased slightly during Ramadan, while the prevalence of harmful habits remained unchanged, with the exception of alcohol, whose prevalence was zero. Conclusion occupational medicine in the hospital sector has an important role to play in raising caregivers’ awareness of the risks associated with bad practices adopted during the month of Ramadan.
{"title":"O-349 IMPACT OF RAMADAN ON SLEEP AND ALERTNESS DISORDERS IN INTENSIVE CARE STAFF AT RABAT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL","authors":"Omar Laraqui, Nadia Manar, Hicham El bouri, Frédéric Deschamps, Chakib Laraqui Hossini","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqae023.1290","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae023.1290","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction The aim of this study was to assess the impact of Ramadan on sleep and alertness in healthcare professionals working in intensive care units. Method This cross-sectional epidemiological study involved 152 people (96 on-call and 52-day shift). A self- questionnaire was administered during the third week of Ramadan and the third week after the end of Ramadan. It included socio-demographic and professional data, lifestyle and sleep habits, sleeping and alertness disorders (Epworth scale) and fatigue (Pichot scale). Results During Ramadan, changes in dietary and lifestyle habits were reflected in shifted sleep and wake-up schedules. Mean nocturnal sleep duration was 5.9 ± 1.3 h during Ramadan, compared with 7.1 ± 1.5 h after Ramadan. During Ramadan, 46% woke up feeling tired and sleepy, and 53.3% had a headache, compared with 28.3% and 19% respectively after Ramadan. The prevalence of napping increased during Ramadan: 42.1% versus 29.6% after Ramadan. The prevalence of sleep disorders, daytime sleepiness (Epworth > 10) and fatigue (Pichot > 22) was higher during than after Ramadan (79.6%, 86.2% and 44.1% vs. 63.2%, 53.3% and 13.8% respectively). Discussion These differences in prevalence were more marked among on-call caregivers than among those working during the day. The prevalence of regular sports increased slightly during Ramadan, while the prevalence of harmful habits remained unchanged, with the exception of alcohol, whose prevalence was zero. Conclusion occupational medicine in the hospital sector has an important role to play in raising caregivers’ awareness of the risks associated with bad practices adopted during the month of Ramadan.","PeriodicalId":19452,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine","volume":"21 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141576011","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-05DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.1152
Adam Chati, Aziza Menouni, Ali Bezzaa
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in our work practices and our interaction with technology. As remote and hybrid working models gain prominence, our study endeavors to gain insights into how remote work impacts the well-being of employees. Methods A questionnaire was developed and administered to remote workers in Morocco, dissecting their experiences and challenges in the remote work landscape, to delve into the intricate connections between various aspects of remote work, encompassing technostress, burn-out, sleep quality, job recovery, and resilience determinants. The results were then analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Qualitative interviews were also conducted with 17 managers. Results According to the 380 received answers, workers were exposed to intensive use of technology, which has negatively affected their lives and performance, and increased their workload. An important insight of our study is that women’s perceived technostress was lower than that of men. Furthermore, technostress showed a significant positive effect on burnout and a significant negative effect on sleep quality among workers. Job recovery was associated with increased levels of resilience and engagement, suggesting an interesting potential to impact the well-being at work. Discussion-Conclusion Our study stands as a vital contribution to unraveling the intricate tapestry of remote work dynamics in Morocco. It underscores the paramount importance of addressing technostress, a facet of remote work often overshadowed by its convenience. It also highlights the significance of fostering work recovery mechanisms and nurturing interpersonal and intrapersonal well-being.
{"title":"P-438 THE EFFECTS OF REMOTE WORK AND TECHNOSTRESS ON WORKERS WELL-BEING: A PILOT STUDY IN MOROCCO","authors":"Adam Chati, Aziza Menouni, Ali Bezzaa","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqae023.1152","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae023.1152","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about significant changes in our work practices and our interaction with technology. As remote and hybrid working models gain prominence, our study endeavors to gain insights into how remote work impacts the well-being of employees. Methods A questionnaire was developed and administered to remote workers in Morocco, dissecting their experiences and challenges in the remote work landscape, to delve into the intricate connections between various aspects of remote work, encompassing technostress, burn-out, sleep quality, job recovery, and resilience determinants. The results were then analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). Qualitative interviews were also conducted with 17 managers. Results According to the 380 received answers, workers were exposed to intensive use of technology, which has negatively affected their lives and performance, and increased their workload. An important insight of our study is that women’s perceived technostress was lower than that of men. Furthermore, technostress showed a significant positive effect on burnout and a significant negative effect on sleep quality among workers. Job recovery was associated with increased levels of resilience and engagement, suggesting an interesting potential to impact the well-being at work. Discussion-Conclusion Our study stands as a vital contribution to unraveling the intricate tapestry of remote work dynamics in Morocco. It underscores the paramount importance of addressing technostress, a facet of remote work often overshadowed by its convenience. It also highlights the significance of fostering work recovery mechanisms and nurturing interpersonal and intrapersonal well-being.","PeriodicalId":19452,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine","volume":"16 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141576033","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction The impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers (HCWs) encompasses both their health and work ability. This study aims to evaluate how COVID-19 infection influences the work ability of HCWs. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among HCWs at CHU of Sfax, infected with COVID-19 from January to June 2021. Post-COVID follow-up consultations employed a questionnaire to gather socio-demographic, professional, infection, and return-to-work data. Work Ability Index (WAI) scale assessed infection’s work ability impact. Anxiety and stress were screened using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale. Results The study included 200 HCWs, of whom 33.5% had direct contact with COVID-positive patients. Mean time off work was 14.59 days, with 33% returning after 10 days. Upon return, 66% faced job-related challenges, 4% benefited from modified workplaces, and 28.5% took medical leave. Work ability was poor for 23.5%, moderate for 39.5%, good for 33%, and excellent for 4% of HCWs. Better work ability correlated with improved health perception, physical activity, and lower anxiety and stress scores. Discussion The study reveals COVID-19’s substantial impact on HCWs’ work ability. Challenges upon return to work, variable work ability levels, and correlations with health perception and anxiety underscore the need for tailored support measures. Conclusion This study underscores the significant influence of COVID-19 on the work ability of healthcare workers. Challenges upon reintegration, diverse work capacity levels, and connections with health perception and anxiety emphasize the requirement for customized support strategies.
{"title":"P-047 ASSESSING THE WORK ABILITY IMPACT OF COVID-19 INFECTION ON HEALTHCARE WORKERS","authors":"Imen Sellami, Anwar ABBES, Hayfa Halweni, Aicha Haddar, Anouare Hrairi, Hanen Daoud, Kaouthar Jmal Hammami, Mounira HAJJAJI, Afif Masmoudi, Mohamed Larbi Masmoudi","doi":"10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0501","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1093/occmed/kqae023.0501","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction The impact of COVID-19 on healthcare workers (HCWs) encompasses both their health and work ability. This study aims to evaluate how COVID-19 infection influences the work ability of HCWs. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted among HCWs at CHU of Sfax, infected with COVID-19 from January to June 2021. Post-COVID follow-up consultations employed a questionnaire to gather socio-demographic, professional, infection, and return-to-work data. Work Ability Index (WAI) scale assessed infection’s work ability impact. Anxiety and stress were screened using the Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Scale. Results The study included 200 HCWs, of whom 33.5% had direct contact with COVID-positive patients. Mean time off work was 14.59 days, with 33% returning after 10 days. Upon return, 66% faced job-related challenges, 4% benefited from modified workplaces, and 28.5% took medical leave. Work ability was poor for 23.5%, moderate for 39.5%, good for 33%, and excellent for 4% of HCWs. Better work ability correlated with improved health perception, physical activity, and lower anxiety and stress scores. Discussion The study reveals COVID-19’s substantial impact on HCWs’ work ability. Challenges upon return to work, variable work ability levels, and correlations with health perception and anxiety underscore the need for tailored support measures. Conclusion This study underscores the significant influence of COVID-19 on the work ability of healthcare workers. Challenges upon reintegration, diverse work capacity levels, and connections with health perception and anxiety emphasize the requirement for customized support strategies.","PeriodicalId":19452,"journal":{"name":"Occupational medicine","volume":"42 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-07-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141576062","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2024-07-05DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.1046
Mohamed El Hadri, Omar Idrissi Kaitouni, Mounir Marrakchi, Tarik Ghailan, Rachid Amiri
Introduction The Association is dedicated to promoting professional integrity and providing high-quality training to occupational health physicians. Its primary mission is to safeguard workers’ health in compliance with labor regulations. Methods The Association employs diverse methods, including preparing physicians for national qualifications in occupational medicine, participating in labor authority meetings, and representing occupational health physicians at professional events. It frequently organizes roundtable discussions and actively engages in national and regional initiatives to promote occupational medicine. Additionally, it plays an active role in COVID-19 prevention by participating in vaccination, employee monitoring, and using radio and TV to raise awareness. It collaborates closely with the national medical board to address challenges related to practicing occupational medicine in Northern Morocco. Results The study’s results underscore the Association’ success in achieving its objectives. It has effectively strengthened bonds among occupational health professionals and represented all associations in Northern Morocco. Active participation in national and international meetings, along with a commitment to occupational medicine and ergonomics training, keeps it at the forefront of occupational health and safety developments. Specific activities, such as preparing physicians for national qualifications, have also been notably successful. Discussion Its commendable efforts to strengthen relationships among occupational health professionals, provide quality training, and actively participate in national and international initiatives make it a key player in safeguarding worker health and promoting best practices in occupational medicine. Conclusion The Association plays a vital role in advancing worker health and occupational medicine in Northern Morocco.
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Pub Date : 2024-07-05DOI: 10.1093/occmed/kqae023.1074
Bonnie Yau, Enoch Lau, Toran Law, Steve Hu, Winson Yeung
Introduction Truss-out Bamboo Scaffold (TBS) is a common type of working platform in Hong Kong used for Repair, Maintenance, Alternation and Addition works at external walls of high-rise buildings. TBS platform is supported by a few I-shape metal brackets temporarily installed at the external wall. Scaffolders usually have to overstretch their upper bodies or even get outside of the window to install anchor bolts to secure metal brackets and construct the TBS platform. Such hazardous work resulted in fatal fallings occasionally. Results-Discussion OSHC is attempting to tackle the issue through two low-tech but new methods. First, the design and distribution of a Rapid Demountable Platform (RDP). Second, re-engineering I-shape brackets with improved design. RDP is an aluminum alloy platform assembled from prefabricated parts. During erection and dismantling of RDP, scaffolders just stand inside the apartment or work on a safe working platform with proper guardrails and toe-boards. However, RDPs are only applicable to windows of certain configurations, limiting its wide adoption. Where RDP cannot be applied, TBS platforms have to be erected. The improved I-shape bracket would come in handy. It is more versatile, with alternative anchorage points for adding anchor bolts. The overall vertical length is reduced to eliminate the need for scaffolders to overstretch their bodies. Trial tests for both RDP and improved I-shape bracket revealed promising results. Conclusion With the two small but fit-for-purpose “innovations”, workers working on the façade no longer need to work as “Spiderman” and could work safely. Sponsorship schemes were being rolled out to enhance market penetration. Small changes resulted in big safety differences.
导言桁架式竹脚手架（TBS）是香港常见的一种工作平台，用于高层建筑外墙的维修、保养、改建和加建工程。竹脚手架平台由临时安装在外墙的几个工字形金属支架支撑。棚架工通常要伸展上身，甚至要爬出窗外，才能安装地脚螺栓固定金属支架和搭建 TBS 平台。这种危险的工作偶尔会导致致命的坠落事故。结果--讨论 职业安全健康局正尝试通过两种低技术含量的新方法来解决这一问题。首先，设计和分发快速可拆卸平台（RDP）。其次，通过改进设计重新设计 I 形支架。RDP 是一种由预制件组装而成的铝合金平台。在搭建和拆卸 RDP 时，脚手架工人只需站在公寓内或在有适当护栏和趾板的安全工作平台上工作。不过，RDP 只适用于特定结构的窗户，这限制了它的广泛应用。在无法使用 RDP 的地方，必须搭建 TBS 平台。改进后的 I 型支架将派上用场。它的用途更加广泛，可通过其他锚固点添加锚栓。整体垂直长度缩短，脚手架工无需过度拉伸身体。对 RDP 和改进型 I 形托架进行的试验表明，这两种托架的效果都很好。结论 有了这两项小而实用的 "创新"，在外墙施工的工人不再需要像 "蜘蛛人 "一样工作，而且可以安全地工作。赞助计划正在推出，以加强市场渗透。小变化带来大安全。
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