AOHC Encore 2023-122 IOMSC Updates: Global Occupational Health Priorities

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In this video, the International Occupational Medicine Society collaboration (IOMSC) provides an update on their history and accomplishments over the past 10 years. The IOMSC was founded by the UK Society of Occupational Medicine and ACOM in 2013. The speaker introduces Professor Dame Carol Black, a renowned rheumatologist and former government advisor on health and work in the UK. The speaker also mentions Paulo Rabel, the former president of the Brazilian Occupational Organization (ANAMT) and an executive member of IOMSC. Dr. Ron Lepke from the Netherlands and Herman Spanjard from the Netherlands are also acknowledged. The speaker highlights the need for international collaboration in occupational health and safety and the importance of sharing knowledge and resources. The IOMSC aims to improve workers' health and workplace safety on a global scale, collaborate with other organizations, and promote evidence-based occupational and environmental medicine. They have held meetings and collaborations with partner organizations in various countries and have developed toolkits and declarations with a focus on healthcare professionals, COVID management, and sustainable development goals. The IOMSC seeks to expand their membership, particularly in African countries, and is interested in capacity building and setting global standards for occupational health. Attendees at the meeting discussed the importance of marketing and communication to stakeholders, spreading knowledge and guidelines internationally, and collaborating with other disciplines such as industrial hygiene. There was an emphasis on providing occupational health services to workers in unorganized sectors and low-resource countries. Participants suggested sharing existing resources and translating them into different languages for wider accessibility. Some proposed the use of volunteer work and international collaborations to improve occupational and environmental health in underserved communities. Overall, the discussion emphasized the need for global cooperation, capacity building, and tailored communication strategies to advance the goals of IOMSC. (upbeat music)<br /><br />Credits to Professor Dame Carol Black, International Occupational Medicine Society collaboration (IOMSC), and ACOM.

Keywords

International Occupational Medicine Society collaboration

IOMSC

history

accomplishments

occupational health and safety

knowledge sharing

global scale

capacity building

global standards

tailored communication strategies