Occupational health and safety
Occupational Health and Safety
Occupational health and safety (pronunciation: /ɒkjʊˈpeɪʃənəl hɛlθ ænd ˈseɪfti/) is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the safety, health, and welfare of people at work. The goal of occupational health and safety programs is to foster a safe and healthy work environment.
Etymology
The term "occupational health and safety" is derived from the words "occupation", which refers to a person's job or profession, and "health and safety", which refers to the state of being free from illness or injury.
Related Terms
- Ergonomics: The study of people's efficiency in their working environment.
- Hazard Identification: The process of identifying hazards in the workplace that could cause harm or discomfort to the workers.
- Risk Assessment: The process of evaluating the risks associated with a particular hazard.
- Safety Training: The process of teaching workers about safety regulations and procedures in the workplace.
- Workplace Safety: The working conditions that protect workers from injury or illness.
- Occupational Disease: Any chronic ailment that occurs as a result of work or occupational activity.
- Occupational Injury: An injury or illness that occurs as a result of work or occupational activity.
See Also
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
- Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act)
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Occupational health and safety
- Wikipedia's article - Occupational health and safety
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