Main Parts of OHS (Occupational Health and Safety)

I. Occupational Safety

This part of occupational safety focuses mainly on keeping the employees safe from accidents, injuries, chemical hazards etc.

• Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment: This includes understanding the potential risks and hazards in the workplace and finding ways to prevent and reduce them to create a safe environment.
• Safety Training: It means providing safety training which may include providing knowledge about safety measures, and safe ways to use equipment, to enhance their ability to work safely.
• Emergency Preparedness: Developing and practising serious emergency plans like fire burnout or chemical spills so employees can protect themselves in any situation.

II. Occupational Health

It works on maintaining good physical and mental health of employees in their workplace for their well-being.

• Medical Screening: It includes, conducting medical examinations in organisations to assess fitness for specific job roles and identify potential health risks.
• Health Promotion: Implementing programs to enhance overall health, including wellness initiatives, ergonomic improvements, and stress management.

III. Occupational Hygiene

It includes assessment of workplace factors such as cleanliness, and structure which may affect the health and well-being of workers.

• Exposure Monitoring: This means monitoring the workers during their exposure to various physical and chemical agents, such as noise, dust, or toxic substances.
• Control Measures: Implementing measures to control and reduce exposure, including ventilation systems, personal protective equipment, and engineering controls.

IV. Occupational Medicine

It refers to offering, free medical consultation, preventing and dealing with treatment of work-related diseases and injuries.

• Medical Consultation: It includes providing medical professionals to employers and employees to provide medical advice and consultation regarding any health issues which are caused in the workplace.
• Injury Management: It means proper management of work-related injuries, knowing reasons taking preventive measures, providing treatment and facilitating return to work programs.

People spend about half of their time in their workplace. So, workplace safety is very necessary. Proper rules and policies are required to maintain it. It not only protects employees of any organisation but also saves people living in the nearby environment.