Ss50-01 Exposome Methods in Climate Change and Occupational Health: The Eu Intercambio Project

Abstract Introduction The effects of climate change on occupational health, which are diverse and multifaceted and may affect workers in different regions and industries worldwide, are not fully understood. This presentation explores how the exposome, encompassing the totality of exposures throughout an individual's life, may provide crucial concepts and methods to asses these. Materials and Methods This is done by focusing on the potential physical and mental health effects among workers that may arise from increasing hot and cold weather episodes resulting from climate change, a use case of the EU INTERCAMBIO study, as an example. Results Firstly, the presentation delves into the collection of new data using innovative exposome methods. By leveraging exposome technologies and methodologies, a more comprehensive understanding can be created of the environmental exposures that workers face in the context of a changing climate. This approach provides an opportunity to collect new data to investigate the acute effects of climate change on worker health. Secondly, the presentation highlights the utilization of cohorts and job exposure matrices as powerful tools in exposome research. By tapping into existing cohorts, we can analyze historical data to discern patterns and trends in climate-induced workplace exposures, offering the potential to investigate their long-term effects. Conclusions In summary, exposome approaches, through the collection of new data and the utilization of cohorts, may advance our understanding of the health effects of climate change on workers. This will provide a basis for evidence-based interventions and policies to safeguard the health and well-being of the workforce in a changing climate.