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Work related injuries and Fatalities
Work related injuries and Fatalities Work-related injuries and fatalities are any injuries or deaths that occur as a result of work activities. They can be caused by a variety of factors, including unsafe working conditions, unsafe behaviors, and health conditions. Work-related injuries: These are injuries that occur at work or while on the job. They can…
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JOB STRESS
Job stress and associated conditions Job stress is the harmful physical and emotional responses that occur when the requirements of the job do not match the capabilities, resources, or needs of the worker. Job stress matters to our health and our work. When we feel stressed, our bodies respond by raising the concentration of stress…
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WASTE MANAGEMENT
WASTE MANAGEMENT Waste is any material – solid, liquid, or gas – that is unwanted and/or unvalued, and has been discarded or discharged by its owner. Healthcare Waste refers to all types of waste from all health care activities; waste generated by the health care facilities, research facilities and laboratories. Healthcare waste is also known…
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PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) Personal protective equipment – known as ‘PPE’ – is used to protect health care workers while performing specific tasks that might involve them coming into contact with blood or body fluids that may contain some infectious agents (germs). Personal protective equipment is special equipment you wear to create a barrier between…
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE PROGRAM
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE PROGRAM Occupational health programs offer health services which correspond to the aims of ILO/WHO. Such OHS programs contain preventive, control, curative, treatment, rehabilitation and promotion activities for the improvement of working conditions, protection of health and for the maintenance and promotion of working capacity. Objectives/aims of Occupational Health programs at the workplace …
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Workers Compensation Act
Workers Compensation Act Workers’ compensation is a system that provides cash and non-cash payments to individuals who have suffered loss, suffering, or injury while on the job. Impairment and Disability: Impairment refers to the loss of function of an organ or part of the body compared to its previous state. Disability, on the other hand,…
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HAZARD PREVENTION AND CONTROL
HAZARD PREVENTION AND CONTROL Hazard prevention is any workplace-specific program designed to stop the occupancy or occurrence of work-related injuries and diseases. Hazard control refers to the implementation of policies, standards, procedures and physical changes to eliminate or minimize adverse risks. Hazards are anything that can cause harm to workers, such as injuries, illnesses, or…
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OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH HAZARDS In the field of occupational health, it is important to understand the concept of hazards and risks associated with the workplace. The following definitions and processes help in identifying and controlling these hazards: Hazard: A hazard refers to a situation in the workshop that has the potential to cause harm, such as…
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Occupational Health and Safety
OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY Occupational health is an area of work in public health to promote and maintain the highest degree of physical, mental and social well-being of workers in all occupations. According to WHO Occupational health is also defined as the overall well-being—physically, mentally, and socially—of individuals in relation to their work and working…
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Ethics in Research
Research Ethics Ethics refers to the discipline of distinguishing between what is good and bad, involving moral duty and obligation. It encompasses a set of moral principles or values that guide behavior and conduct. Ethics establishes the principle of conduct governing individuals or groups. In research, ethics provides guidelines for the responsible conduct of biomedical…
