1642b Education and training in recognition, surveillance and prevention of occupational diseases

<h3>Introduction</h3> There is a huge global need for good education, training and information on Occupational Safety and Health. Especially for tracing and prevention of occupational diseases. Internet can accelerate the process and coverage of education and training. In this session experiences in international projects will be shared. <h3>Methods</h3> A range of activities in this field will be presented, especially from LDOH (www.ldoh.net): Development of online, blended and other materials for information and education, training courses on recognition, health surveillance, diagnosis, therapy and prevention of work–related diseases. Good practices like international summer school activities and Question and Answer facilities. New efforts involving primary or community health care as the foundation for basic occupational health care: Turkey, Thailand, Brazil, Vietnam, Iran, parts…