Development of research agenda in occupational health in R.N. Macedonia through international cooperation
Date Issued
2024-11-01
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Abstract
Networking in occupational health (OH) helps to advance knowledge and strengthen
research and development. International organizations (ILO, WHO, ICOH) and EC
put focus on different aspects of OH. This paper aims to elaborate development of
research agenda in OH in R.N. Macedonia through international cooperation. Material and methods. Online search strategy revealed that UN Agenda 2030 addresses
OH within Sustainable Development Goal 8 - to achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all; and to protect labor rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers. ICOH aims to foster scientific progress,
knowledge, and development of OH in all aspects. Moreover, the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (EU funding organization COST) helps researchers
and innovators to create networks, to offer open space for collaboration among scientists across Europe, and to give impetus to address scientific, technological and
societal challenges. Results. Researchers from the Institute of Occupational Health
in Skopje participated in COST Action TD 1206 (StanDerm), bringing together experts
from 28 countries to set common standards on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
of occupational skin diseases. COST Action CA16216 (OMEGA-NET) had a concept to
create network to harmonize occupational, industrial, and population cohorts in
Europe. Researcher Mental Health Observatory (ReMO) guidelines were used to develop actions to improve researcher mental health in R.N. Macedonia. To strengthen resilience of health workers in South-eastern Europe in response to COVID-19
and beyond, WHO/ILO guidance were implemented. ICOH was used as a platform
for training and education of experts in order to face the rapidly changing world of
work. Conclusions. Networking in OH has to provide an enhanced evidence base for
identification of health risks related to occupation to foster safe and healthy preventive strategies.
research and development. International organizations (ILO, WHO, ICOH) and EC
put focus on different aspects of OH. This paper aims to elaborate development of
research agenda in OH in R.N. Macedonia through international cooperation. Material and methods. Online search strategy revealed that UN Agenda 2030 addresses
OH within Sustainable Development Goal 8 - to achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all; and to protect labor rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers. ICOH aims to foster scientific progress,
knowledge, and development of OH in all aspects. Moreover, the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (EU funding organization COST) helps researchers
and innovators to create networks, to offer open space for collaboration among scientists across Europe, and to give impetus to address scientific, technological and
societal challenges. Results. Researchers from the Institute of Occupational Health
in Skopje participated in COST Action TD 1206 (StanDerm), bringing together experts
from 28 countries to set common standards on prevention, diagnosis, and treatment
of occupational skin diseases. COST Action CA16216 (OMEGA-NET) had a concept to
create network to harmonize occupational, industrial, and population cohorts in
Europe. Researcher Mental Health Observatory (ReMO) guidelines were used to develop actions to improve researcher mental health in R.N. Macedonia. To strengthen resilience of health workers in South-eastern Europe in response to COVID-19
and beyond, WHO/ILO guidance were implemented. ICOH was used as a platform
for training and education of experts in order to face the rapidly changing world of
work. Conclusions. Networking in OH has to provide an enhanced evidence base for
identification of health risks related to occupation to foster safe and healthy preventive strategies.
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