Event Objectives

Held every two years, the Congress on Occupational Medicine and Health (CNMST) is aimed at all occupational health professionals and, more broadly, anyone interested in occupational health.

By participating in this 37th edition of the CNMST, co-organized by the Montpellier Regional Society of Occupational Medicine and the French Society of Occupational Health (SFST), Santé publique France has the opportunity to share its work on occupational health topics carried out in collaboration with occupational medicine teams, as well as to recruit new teams, engage directly with attending physicians and nurses, and contribute to the training of occupational physicians and nurses.

Target Audience

This conference is intended for occupational medicine and health professionals, including occupational physicians, occupational health services, nurses, researchers, psychologists, occupational health assistants, epidemiologists, etc.

Participation by Santé publique France

On June 5, 2024, a presentation on occupational diseases (OD) will take place during the opening session.

On the same day, Santé publique France will also speak at two sessions:

• “The Contribution of Occupational Health to Public Health: History and Key Concepts” at 11:15 a.m.

• “The Contribution of Occupational Health to Public Health: From Theory to Practice” at 2:15 PM

Finally, two presentations are scheduled during the oral presentation sessions:

• “Work-related mental distress—Results from 2013 to 2019 and trends since 2007 from Santé publique France’s Occupational Disease Surveillance Program” at 5:00 PM

• “The Contribution of Occupational Health to Public Health” at 4:30 PM

The following day, June 6, Santé publique France will present two new talks during the oral presentation sessions:

• “Occupational Disease Surveillance Program in France – Analysis by Santé publique France for the period 2012–2018” at 4:45 p.m.

• “Underreporting of Musculoskeletal Disorders as Occupational Diseases in France: Estimates by Santé publique France for 2016–2019” at 5:30 p.m.

Two posters will also be presented:

• Assessment of Puumala Hantavirus Exposure Among Forest Workers

• Study of the complex relationships between teleworking conditions and the onset of low back pain, taking depressive symptoms into account

Learn more about the 2024 program: National Congress on Occupational Medicine & Health

Santé publique France’s Activities in the Field of Occupational Health

Santé publique France produces indicators to objectively assess the impact of work on health and guide occupational risk prevention. Epidemiological surveillance in occupational health relies on various mechanisms to evaluate the impact of public policies and preventive measures.

The agency carries out all its activities in the field of occupational health in collaboration with other stakeholders in the field, such as the Occupational Risks Division of the CNAM, the INRS, the MSA, and the French Society of Occupational Medicine. Collaborations with research teams also serve as a source of strong partnerships for Santé publique France, enabling a robust link between research and surveillance activities to improve occupational risk prevention.

As part of the overall strategy of the 4th National Occupational Health Plan 2021–2025 (PNST4), Santé publique France’s work also focuses on promoting health in the workplace through numerous partnerships, with the aim of encouraging health-promoting behaviors.

Learn more: Santé publique France’s work on occupational health and safety | Press kit