天美传媒

Abstract

Introduction: Saipem, with more than 42,000 employees, and the Oil Companies involved in activities that are carried out in remote, inhospitable areas must ensure the safety and guarantee the health conditions of workers in relation to the risk factors connected to both the job as well as to the environment in which it is performed. Methods: In such situations, Occupational Health addresses both the health aspects of the workplace and of the community, and is the pivot around which revolves the health-care support of workers employed out of the respective countries of origin in the sense of protection and enhancement of health. The occupational physician is called upon to assess the fitness of workers for jobs that are based in remote areas. 茂驴陆This is why the occupational health physician has to observe simultaneously two important issues, Health Risks Assessment and Occupational Health Program. Health Risks Assessment: Local surveys are carried out before any operations in a new region begin, in order to evaluate; 茂驴陆 Local medical epidemiological issues with data relating to the morbidity and mortality of the main endemic pathologies; 茂驴陆 Geographical and environmental risk factors; 茂驴陆 Risks factors related to the operation and activities; 茂驴陆 Hygiene conditions in the workplace, accommodation, recreational areas, canteen, stores and warehouses; 茂驴陆 Supply, conservation and distribution of food and water; 茂驴陆 Waste disposal; 茂驴陆 Availability, accessibility, effectiveness, quality and reliability of local medical facilities and local doctors; 茂驴陆 Management of medical emergencies and medical evacuations; 茂驴陆 Impact and effect of industrial activities on the health of the local community. Occupational health program 茂驴陆 Pre-employment accurate medical examination is performed to assess the worker茂驴陆s fitness against the risks related to geographical area and occupational activities to prevent illness and/or injury. 茂驴陆 Before departure the worker is informed through a counselling program about local risks and will get the protective means (vaccination, etc) he will need. 茂驴陆 Health surveillance program is hold during the period of stay. 茂驴陆 End employment medical examination assess the worker茂驴陆s fitness. 茂驴陆 Health promotion program include formation and information about lifestyle, company茂驴陆s policies. Results: In 2011, 6074 medical fitness certificate were issued. 95 workers were no fit for work and 875 fit with prescriptions (limitation for malaria area, no activity off-shore, periodical control for glycaemia, etc.) Conclusion: Full implementation of prevention programs and Health management as described brings an added value to both the employee and company and assures company茂驴陆s competitive advantage on the market.

Biography

Dr. Vincenzo Nicosia is a Occupational Health physician, He spent for an Italian Oil and Gas Industry (Eni SpA) many years in remote area for develop and implement an Health Management system. Actually he is Occupational Health Manager at Saipem SpA (Eni Group) and President of the Italian Society of Travel Medicine (SIMVIM).