Occupational Saftey And Health

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY Introduction Definition of terms Historical perspective/evolution Aims of occupational health Key principles of occupational health and safety Occupational health hazards or workplace health hazards Definition of terms, recognition of hazards Types of hazards physical Hazards,mechanical hazards, psychosocial hazards,biological hazards,chemical hazards,ergonomic hazards. Hazards and identification methods, Risks and health outcomes Occupational diseases/illnesses Epidemiology Preventive and protective measures Occupational health services Aims and functions Fundamental principles of occupational health programs Fire safety Industrial pollution and health Epidemiological surveillance workplace audit, Social security and health insurance Safety and welfare provisions National and international legislation on occupational safety Occupational safety and health Act 2007- Laws of Kenya INTRODUCTION Definition of terms Occupation refers to a persons usual or principal work especially as a means to earn a living. Health refers to protection from illnesses Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being not merely the absence of disease or infirmity (WHO) Public health is the science and the art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting physical and mental health and efficiency through organized community efforts for the sanitation of the environment , the control of community infections, the education of the individual in principles of personal