The health of a community is greatly affected by the work that people do. The reality is that every industry has its own set of risks when it comes to the place of employment, with perhaps just a distinction in the nature or severity of the dangers present. There has been a dramatic increase in the frequency of workplace injuries in recent years despite many new laws and regulations (Rajendran et al., 2021).
The protection of workers’ health, safety, and well-being through the primary control and prevention of workplace hazards is what occupational health is all about. But also by keeping an eye on employees’ well-being as it relates to their jobs and by encouraging them to adopt more healthful routines and focus on their overall physical and mental fitness. During times of natural disasters and disease epidemics, healthcare professionals are vulnerable to a variety of threats. These risks can come in many forms, including chemical, electrical, ergonomic, psychological, and so on. Rapid action is required from emergency response organizations to avert potential dangers to medical personnel.
Malaria, HIV/AIDS, typhoid, and other water and food-borne infections are just a few of the endemic illnesses that healthcare workers could contract (Rajendran et al., 2021). Furthermore, the COVID-19 outbreak demonstrated the extent to which health personnel were unprepared for and exposed to health risks in the workplace. For the aforementioned reasons, I propose research and safety briefing in this field, both to alert healthcare workers to the risks that now exist and to encourage inspections. Safeguarding workers from occupational risks, preventing accidents, diseases, and incidents, and reducing or eliminating health and safety risks require effective techniques, educational initiatives, and technology.
Reference
Rajendran, S., Giridhar, S., Chaudhari, S., & Gupta, P. K. (2021). Technological advancements in occupational health and safety. Measurement: Sensors, 15, 100045. Web.