What Is Occupational Health and Safety? Very Well Health

 

Correl, R. (2022, November 29).

 

Occupational health and safety is the area of public health that focuses on illness and injury trends in the workplace. Experts in the field use this knowledge to develop and implement strategies and regulations aimed at limiting hazards that could lead to physical or mental harm now or in the future.

The scope of occupational health and safety is broad, encompassing disciplines from hazardous materials and the spread of disease to ergonomics and violence prevention.1 Measures also touch work environments ranging from construction sites to office buildings.

Today, with the exception of people who are self-employed or working on a relative’s farm, all employers—both private and public—have a legal responsibility to establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

This article defines the field of occupational health and safety, gives a brief history of it, looks at regulations and ongoing issues, and what careers are available in the field.

 

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