Global Health Workforce Barcelona - 13th ICOH Joint Conference

???The final sessions of?Global Health Workforce Barcelona - 13th ICOH Joint Conference?have been truly inspiring!??? Despite the physical distance, we’ve had the honor of connecting with participants and speakers from all over the world. Thanks to technology, we’ve also been able to include virtual contributions from those who couldn’t join us in person. Panel: Ergonomics on Health Workers????? Chaired by?Igor Bello?(ICOH WHW SC Chair), this panel addressed critical ergonomic challenges faced by health workers: Dr Karen Michell?(IOSH) presented?The State of Play of National OSH Programmes for Health Workers – A Case Study. Dr. Deepak Sharan?(ICOH MSD Chair, India) discussed?Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Rehabilitation Professionals. Vanessa Puig?(MC MUTUAL, Spain) shared insights on?Prevention of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Healthcare Workers with a Gender Perspective. Acran Salmen - Navarro MD MSc AEP?(New York University Grossman School of Medicine, USA) explored?Decedent Patient Handling: Lessons Learned for Future Mass Fatality Events. Chaired by?William Buchta, MD, MS, MPH, FACOEM?(Past Chair of The Scientific Committee of OHHW) and co-chaired by?Claudia de Hoyos?(Secretary ICOH SCOHH, Argentina): Presentation: Workforce Violence Programs?????? Bonnie Michelman, CPP, CHPA?(Mass General Brigham, USA, virtual) shared insights on?Optimizing Workforce Violence Programs: Creating a Safer Workplace. Roundtable: Violence in Health Settings????? Claudia de Hoyos?discussed?Violence Against Health Workers: A Vision from Public Policies. Genis Cervantes?(Societat Catalana de Salut Laboral, Spain) explored?The Difficult Patient: Delivering Healthcare with a Kind Approach. Rudy Foddis?(University of Pisa, Italy) presented on?ILO Convention 190: Prevention of Violence and Harassment at Work. Thank you to all the speakers, both in-person and virtual, for their?inspiring speeches, thoughtful discussions, and invaluable insights. These sessions remind us of the importance of collaboration and innovation in addressing the challenges faced by health workers globally. ???? #GlobalHealth #OccupationalHealth #GHWBarcelona #HealthAtWork #Leadership #PublicHealth

???The final speeches of?Global Health Workforce Barcelona - 13th ICOH Joint Conference?have left us inspired and motivated!?????? These last sessions, all chaired by?Francisco Javier Valbuena Ruiz, MSHM, MBA?(Fundación Pondera) and co-chaired by?Marcela Henriquez?(ICOH WHW SC, Argentina), brought powerful insights and reflections on critical issues impacting health workers worldwide. Presentation: Sound and Productivity????? Igor Bello?(ICOH WHW SC Chair) presented on?The Sound of Work, exploring how sound influences productivity and well-being in the workplace. Presentation: Women, Migration, and Work??????? Alba Cuxart Graell?(ISGlobal, Spain) shared insights on?Women Researchers: Migrant Working Women, highlighting the challenges and contributions of migrant women in research. Presentation: Climate Change and Impact on Health Workers?????? This session addressed the growing challenges of climate change for health workers: Carlos Chavera Bianchi?(UCES University, Argentina) discussed?The Challenges Facing Health Workers in the Context of Global Climate Change. Blanca Paniello Castillo?(ISGlobal, Spain) explored?Unequal Impacts of Climate Change: A Closer Look into Socio-Economic Determinants and Health Workers. Thank you to all the speakers for their?inspiring speeches, thoughtful discussions, and invaluable insights. These final sessions remind us of the importance of collaboration and innovation in addressing the challenges faced by health workers globally. Together, we’re building a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable future. ???? #GlobalHealth #OccupationalHealth #GHWBarcelona #HealthAtWork #Leadership #PublicHealth

???The final day of?Global Health Workforce Barcelona - 13th ICOH Joint Conference?continues with more insightful sessions!??? Chaired by?Melissa González Caballero?(Secretary of The Scientific Committee of IH) and co-chaired by?Martha Adriana Leon Velasco?(Universidad de Medellín, Colombia), these sessions featured?amazing speeches and excellent stories?from health workers, highlighting the challenges and triumphs in their fields. ????Panel: Shift Work and Sleep Disorders? Gemma Casta?o-Vinyals?(Instituto de Salud Global Barcelona, Spain) shared powerful insights on?Shift Work and Mental Health. Carmen Bellido?(AEEMT / Alianza del Sue?o, Spain) presented an inspiring story on?Sleep Alliance: Sleep-Work Relation and Insomnia. ?????Presentation: Other Health Workers Exposures? Julia Seco Orriols, M.D.?(Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, Spain) delivered an engaging presentation on?Ocular Inflammation: Stress and Autoimmunity. The stories and experiences shared by these health workers remind us of the resilience and dedication required in their profession. Thank you to all the speakers for their impactful contributions! ?? Stay tuned—more inspiring sessions are coming up next! ?? #GlobalHealth #OccupationalHealth #GHWBarcelona #HealthAtWork #Leadership #PublicHealth

???The final day of?Global Health Workforce Barcelona - 13th ICOH Joint Conference?continues with more insightful sessions in?Room Pau Gil!?????? Chaired by?Melissa González Caballero?(Secretary of The Scientific Committee of IH) and co-chaired by?Javier Valbuena?(Fundación Pondera), these sessions explored critical topics in psychosocial risks, preventive culture, and safe behavior in healthcare settings. Presentation: ILO Approach to Psychosocial Risks Management????? Ana Catalina Ramirez?(ILO LabAdminOSH, Switzerland) shared insights on the?ILO’s Approach to Psychosocial Risks Management. Presentation: Preventive Culture and Safe Behavior?????? Ismael Sánchez-Herrera?(AEPSAL, Spain) discussed?Small Changes to Change Culture and Work Conditions. Martha Adriana Leon Velasco?(Universidad de Medellin, Colombia) presented on?How to Change Behavior with BBP Exposures. Naesinee Chaiear?(Khon Kaen University, Thailand) explored?ASEAN - Health Workers Health Beyond the Regulations. Presentation: Psychosocial Risks Management????? Sarah Copsey?(EU-OSHA) presented on?A Gender Perspective on Work-Related Psychosocial Risks. Fernando Cobano?(UGT, Spain) discussed?Burnout in Health Workers: A Comprehensive Spanish Study. #GlobalHealth #OccupationalHealth #GHWBarcelona #HealthAtWork #Leadership #PublicHealth

???The final day of?Global Health Workforce Barcelona - 13th ICOH Joint Conference?has arrived!?????? Despite the rain, our audience showed incredible dedication by joining and actively participating in today’s sessions. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and to all the speakers for their insightful and impactful contributions! ?? Leadership, Behavior, and Women’s Leadership in Healthcare??????? Chaired by?Rosa Maria Orriols?(Chair of the Global Health Workforce Forum, Spain) and co-chaired by?Elena Marbán Castro?(FIND and WGHSpain, Spain), these sessions featured inspiring discussions on leadership and women’s roles in healthcare: 1???Health Workers, Health Challenges of the 21st Century??????? Claudina Nogueira?(University of Pretoria, South Africa) presented on?Challenges for Health Workers in the Developing World: Beyond the First Quarter of the 21st Century. 2???Leadership, Behavior, Turnover, and Wellbeing Sylvie Vincent-H?per?(University of Hamburg, Germany) discussed?The Impact of Leadership Behavior on Employee Well-Being and Turnover in Healthcare. 3??Roundtable: Women Leadership and Healthy Workforce Vanessa Garcia Chousa?(Institut Català de Salut, Spain) shared insights on?Healthy Workplaces in Catalu?a. Laura Requejo?(Ferring, Spain) explored?Reproductive Medicine: Can We Update It? Lourdes López Jiménez?(BD, Spain) discussed?Advancing Feminine Leadership in the Health Industry. ☆ Estrella Nieto Checa?(UPC, Spain) addressed?Work-Related Stress and Its Effects on Women's Overall Health: Management Through Leadership. Stay tuned—more interesting sessions are coming after the lunch break! ????? #GlobalHealth #OccupationalHealth #GHWBarcelona #HealthAtWork #Leadership #PublicHealth

???The afternoon at?Global Health Workforce Barcelona - 13th ICOH Joint Conference wrapped up with insightful presentations in?Room Francesc Cambó!????? Chaired by?Claudina Nogueira?(University of Pretoria, South Africa), these sessions explored critical topics in occupational health, sustainability, and gender-responsive risk assessment. Hazardous Substances in Hospitals????? Aida Fajardo?(ICOH Board Member, Mexico) presented on?Hazardous Substances and Waste in Hospital Environments, addressing the challenges of managing these risks in healthcare settings. B Corps and Worker Health????? Monica Fiori Ferrer?(Laboratorios Ferrer, Spain) discussed?Workers Health: Central Pillar of B Corps, highlighting the role of worker well-being in the B Corp movement. ICOH Guidelines on Risk Assessment with Gender Perspective??????? Igor Bello?(ICOH WHW SC Chair) and?Marcela Henriquez?(ICOH WHW SC, Argentina) introduced a groundbreaking project on?ICOH New Guidelines on Risk Assessment with Gender Approach, emphasizing the importance of a gender-responsive framework in occupational health. We’re looking forward to another day of inspiring sessions tomorrow as we continue to explore critical topics in occupational health, safety, and workforce well-being. Together, we’re building a safer, more inclusive, and healthier future for all! ???? #GlobalHealth #OccupationalHealth #GHWBarcelona #HealthAtWork #Leadership #PublicHealth #HospitalSantPau

???The afternoon sessions at?Global Health Workforce Barcelona - 13th ICOH Joint Conference?continued with insightful presentations ???? We explored age-related occupational safety and health (OSH) strategies with a focus on women, as well as the role of occupational health services in healthcare settings. Presentation: Age-Related OSH Strategies with a Women’s Perspective??????? Chaired by Claudina Nogueira (University of Pretoria, South Africa), this presentation highlighted the importance of addressing age-related challenges in the workplace, particularly for women: Sarah Copsey(EU-OSHA) presented on?Age-Related Occupational OSH Strategies with a Women’s Perspective. Presentation: Occupational Health Services in Health Settings????? Chaired by Claudina Nogueira and co-chaired by Igor Bello (ICOH WHW SC Chair), this session focused on the critical role of occupational health services in healthcare environments: Bobby Joseph (ICOH Board Member, India) presented on?Occupational Health Services in Health Settings. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to explore critical topics in occupational health, safety, and workforce well-being. Together, we’re building a safer, more inclusive, and healthier future for all! ???? #GlobalHealth #OccupationalHealth #GHWBarcelona #HealthAtWork #Leadership #PublicHealth #HospitalSantPau

???What an incredible afternoon at?Global Health Workforce Barcelona - 13th ICOH Joint Conference!????? We continued our transformative discussions in?Room Pau Gil?with three impactful sessions, focusing on carcinogens, infectious agents, and hospital waste management. Chaired by?William Buchta, MD, MS, MPH, FACOEM?and co-chaired by?Melissa González Caballero, these sessions brought together experts to address critical challenges in occupational health and safety. Panel: Carcinogens / Toxins in Health Workers????? Laura Breeher (USA, virtual) shared insights on?Healthcare Worker Hazardous Medication Surveillance: Lessons Learned from a Standardized Approach. Dagoberto Bejarano (SESCAM, Junta de Castilla La Mancha, Spain) presented on?Hazardous Drugs Management: An Official Guide. Maria Amparo Ortu?o Moreno (ICOH, Spain) discussed?Endocrine Disruptors and Gender Perspective in Healthcare Workers: A Gray Swan in the Occupational Horizon. Panel: Infectious Agents and Vaccines????? Amy Behrman (University of Pennsylvania, USA) presented on?Health Workers Immunization. Elena Marbán Castro (FIND and WGHSpain, Spain) shared insights on?Managing Infections Through Innovative Research in Testing. Wendy Thanassi (Quiagen Life Science, USA) discussed?Tuberculosis in 2025: Yes, It Is Still Here! Conference: Hospital Waste Management?????? Axel Kramer (University of Greifswald, Germany) presented on?More Hygiene – Less Waste: Can We Improve Hygiene and Reduce Waste in Hospitals at the Same Time? ??? Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to explore critical topics in occupational health, safety, and sustainability. Together, we’re building a safer, healthier, and more sustainable future for all! ???? #GlobalHealth #OccupationalHealth #GHWBarcelona #HealthAtWork #Leadership #PublicHealth #HospitalSantPau

???Day 2 of?Global Health Workforce Barcelona - 13th ICOH Joint Conference????? This morning we held two impactful panels in?Room Francesc Cambó, focusing on vulnerable workers, aging, disability, and challenges faced by pregnant and lactating workers. Vulnerable Workers - Aging, Disability, Informal??????? Chaired by Claudina Nogueira (University of Pretoria, South Africa) and co-chaired by Igor Bello (ICOH WHW SC Chair), this panel addressed critical issues affecting vulnerable workers: Acran Salmen - Navarro MD MSc AEP (New York University Grossman School of Medicine, USA) presented on?4D Jobs, New Forms of Work, and the Future for Decent Work. Santiago González Pérez (AEPSAL, Spain) discussed?Disability Improvements Inspired by Gender Equity Gains. Pregnancy / Lactating????? Chaired by Claudia de Hoyos (Secretary ICOH SCOHH, Argentina), this panel explored challenges and solutions for pregnant and lactating workers: Danileing Lozada (ICOH OHHW SC, Venezuela) shared insights on?Breastfeeding and Work: Challenges and Good Practices. Elena Marbán Castro (FIND and WGHSpain, Spain) presented on?Zika Virus Infection and Pregnancy: Risks, Outcomes, and Global Responses. Bruna álvarez (Sant Joan de Déu Hospital, Research AFIN Group, Spain) discussed?When Healthcare Professionals Have Family: Work-Life Balance and Professional Well-Being. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to explore critical topics in occupational health, safety, and workforce well-being. Together, we’re building a safer, more inclusive, and healthier future for all! ???? #GlobalHealth #OccupationalHealth #GHWBarcelona #HealthAtWork #Leadership #PublicHealth #HospitalSantPau

???Global Health Workforce Barcelona - 13th ICOH Joint Conference, more insightful discussions in the stunning?Hospital de la Santa Creu i Sant Pau!??? This morning, we held two impactful panels in?Room Pau Gil, addressing critical topics in occupational health and global safety. Panel: Occupational Hygiene in Health Settings????? Chaired by William Buchta, MD, MS, MPH, FACOEM (Former Chair of The Scientific Committee of OHHW), Co-Chair: Melissa González Caballero?(Secretary of The Scientific Committee of IH), this panel explored key issues in occupational hygiene: Rudolf van der Haar (MC MUTUAL, Spain) presented on?Determinants and Control of Formaldehyde Exposure in Pathological Anatomy Laboratories. LUIS MAZON CUADRADO (Consejería de Sanidad de la Comunidad de Madrid, Spain) discussed?Comprehensive Radon Management in Health Facilities: Detection and Control. Panel: Global Health Safety and Pandemic Preparedness????? Chaired by William Buchta, MD, MS, MPH, FACOEM, this panel focused on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and strategies for future preparedness: Seong Kyu Kang (ICOH President, South Korea) shared insights on?COVID-19 Prevention Strategy for Health Workers in Korea. ???? Tae-Hoon Lee (Gachon University Gil Medical Center, South Korea) presented on?Response Strategy to COVID-19 in a Tertiary Hospital in Korea. ?? Elvira Carrio Gaspar PhD(WGH Spain) evaluated?PAHO’s Response to COVID-19. ?? Fernando Usera Mena (AEBIOS, Spain) discussed the?Official Recognition of the Biosafety Officer in the Biological Risk Management System. ???? ???Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to explore critical topics in occupational health, safety, and pandemic preparedness. Together, we’re building a safer and healthier future for all! ???? #GlobalHealth #OccupationalHealth #GHWBarcelona #HealthAtWork #Leadership #PublicHealth