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In the dynamic landscape of occupational health and safety, staying ahead is not just a choice but a necessity. . Occupational Health Categorization (OHC) reports are temporary assessments aimed at determining the suitability of a chemical compound for use within a facility, and is crucial for ensuring the safety and well-being of employees. . The expert toxicologists at Affygility Solutions have significant experience in preparing occupational health categorization reports for clients throughout the world. . Reach out to Joanne Low, Peter Burke or Rutuja Dikshit to find out how Affygility can assist you and your team! #ohc #pharma #quality #regulatorycompliance #pharmaceuticalmanufacturing

Join us for an insightful webinar on food analysis with RETSCH and SHIMADZU CORPORATION! Discover how microwave laboratory instruments provide rapid, precise results while enhancing occupational safety by eliminating toxic chemicals. 📊✨ Don't miss our two sessions on November 21st at 8:15 AM & 4:15 PM CET. Register now! https://ow.ly/nQbk50TZeRo #FoodAnalysis #FatAnalysis #Webinar

OCCUPATIONAL BIOMONITORING GUIDANCE 💡 Biomonitoring is an important tool for protecting workers’ health and for controlling exposures to hazardous chemicals. It can have a high relevance and broad application field for chemicals and related occupational exposure scenarios. Therefore, it needs to be applied in accordance with current ethical standards, respecting the individual rights and freedoms of workers. #biomonitoring #chemicalhazard

Occupational health encompasses a vast array of specialized areas, each vital for ensuring the safety and well-being of workers in various industries. From meticulous clean room design in hospitals to rigorous fire and explosion safety measures in oil and gas facilities, and from toxicology protocols in chemical factories to heavy lifting considerations on construction sites, and ergonomic practices in manufacturing companies, the breadth of occupational health is indeed expansive. However, despite its wide scope, some may argue that it lacks depth in certain areas, resembling a vast sea with shallow waters.

Part 3: Championing Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM): Why True HSE Demands Specialized Expertise, Not Generalized Solutions In today’s rapidly evolving health and safety landscape, it is crucial that each medical specialty operates within its clearly defined scope, especially in fields facing critical shortages of qualified specialists. This is particularly relevant for Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM)—a distinct specialty essential for protecting the health and safety of our workforce. In G7 countries and beyond, workers—taxpayers who contribute significantly to national revenue—deserve access to specialists trained specifically in OEM. Effective HSE (Health, Safety, and Environment) practices require a true commitment to the “H” in HSE, extending beyond lip service and campaign promises. It demands concrete action. Such action includes a commitment from policymakers, medical licensing authorities, postgraduate institutions, and other decision-makers to recognize and address the shortages in this field. Equally important is distinguishing public health and preventive medicine from OEM. While these specialties share certain goals, each has unique responsibilities that demand specific expertise. Conflating them can lead to misaligned strategies that compromise the quality of care provided to worker populations. Additionally, while family physicians are invaluable to primary care, their training and experience focus on serving a different patient population. Family medicine is a distinct specialty that does not readily translate to OEM, as family physicians generally lack hands-on knowledge of industry-specific health risks and occupational hazards, even within their own communities. As industries rapidly evolve with breakthroughs in areas such as nanotechnology, space exploration, space and deep water tourism, and advancements in petrochemicals, the demand for innovative yet safe and sustainable industrial practices is more pressing than ever. Coupled with a growing global population, this expansion calls for a green economy where protecting worker health aligns with environmental responsibility. Occupational and Environmental Medicine (OEM) stands at the forefront, uniquely equipped to navigate these emerging risks and ensure that new technologies and industrialization pathways prioritize worker safety and sustainability. OMSOC Occupational Medicine Specialists Canada American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) #OccupationalMedicine #HealthAndSafety #PublicHealth #PreventiveMedicine #WorkforceHealth #MedicalEducation #PlanetaryHealth #HSE #OccupationalHealth #EnvironmentalMedicine #ProfessionalIntegrity #WorkplaceSafety #HealthcareLeadership #PolicyAndHealth #ScopeOfWork

Public Health, Preventive Medicine, Community Medicine, Family Medicine, Occupational Medicine, Occupational Health, Occupational Hygiene, Occupational & Environmental Health & Safety are interrelated yet unique specialities with predefined professional qualifications and responsibilities.

I cannot agree more Jalees Razavi. Very strong points and as always describing precisely the currently existing situation globally. The solution is not to allow doctors "with an interest in occupational health" enter our field but train them in order to do so safely and following standards. It is also about safeguarding the brand of our medical specialty. Human capital of businesses should not become part of an experiment. #training #expertise #framework #governance #standards

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In this narrative review a collaborative group in the EU project EPHOR, including me, write about the current status on work exposure and health/disease, the knowledge gaps and we try to point the way forward within the research field of occupational health. https://lnkd.in/gKQmk2PP

This British Occupational Hygiene Society (BOHS) asbestos webinar on the EU action to lower the OEL may be of interest to others outside the EU. It examines analytical limits of the 0.01 f/cc. This aspect is translatable to other jurisdictions such as US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) TSCA asbestos regulation, an issue being followed by the American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA). https://lnkd.in/gYXbkK-D