FINALS 3

• Occupational Health


  A cross-disciplinary area concerned with protecting the health and safety of people engaged in work or employment
• Occupational Health & Safety

  • It may also protect coworkers, family members, employers, customers, suppliers, nearby communities, and other members of the public who are impacted by the workplace environment
• Occupational Hazards in the Workplace

  • Health Hazards
  • Safety Hazards
• Physical Hazards


  Agents within the work environment that may cause physical harm or tissue damage, including radiation, extreme temperature, noise, electric and vibration
• Acute effects of physical hazards

  Skin burns & cuts
• Chronic effects of physical hazards

  Leukemia, cancer, etc.
• Chemical Hazards


  Chemicals in the work environment that may be potentially toxic and irritating to the body, including dust, fumes, vapors, solvents, oils
• Acute effects of chemical hazards

  Respiratory irritation, chemical burns, contact dermatitis
• Chronic effects of chemical hazards

  Cancers, pneumonia, birth defects
• Biological Hazards


  Viruses, bacteria, fungi, mold or parasites
• Acute effects of biological hazards

  Self-limiting infections like colds, influenza, etc.
• Chronic effects of biological hazards

  TB, Hepatitis B virus infection
• Mechanical Hazards


  Caused by mechanical agents that can cause stress on musculoskeletal or other parts of the body, including inadequate work-station and tool design, frequent repetition of a limited movement, repeated awkward movements
• Acute effects of mechanical hazards

  Neck strain, visual fatigue
• Chronic effects of mechanical hazards


  Back injury, carpal tunnel syndrome
• Psychosocial Hazards


  Often related to nature of job, organizational structure, culture, leadership and management style, including interpersonal conflict, overtime, sexual harassment, role conflict, gender differences
• Acute effects of psychosocial hazards

  BP, sleep disturbances, fatigue, depression
• Chronic effects of psychosocial hazards

  Hypertension, alcoholism
• Occupational Injury


  Any injury, such as cut, fracture, sprain or amputation that results from a single incident in the work
• Occupational Illness


  Any abnormal condition / disorder caused by exposure to environmental factors associated with employment
• Important Occupational Health Problems

  • Occupational lung disease
  • Musculoskeletal injuries
  • Occupational cancer
  • Traumatic death
  • Cardiovascular diseases
  • Reproductive problems
  • Neurotoxic illness
  • Noise-induced hearing loss
  • Dermatologic problems
  • Psychological disorders
• Factors that Influence the Nature and Extent of Occupational Health Programs


  • Type of industry or business
  • Nature of its products and of the ingredients and equipment used in its manufacture
  • Size and location of the establishment
• Application of Public Health Principles to Occupational Health Program

  • Safe and healthful working condition
  • Control of personal causes of injuries
  • Provision of medical services
• Legal Control of Occupational Health Services

  • RA 1054 / Occupational Health Act
  • PD 442 / Labor Code of the Philippines
  • PD 626 / Employees Compensation and State Insurance Fund or Workers Compensation Law
  • RA 679 & RA 1131 / Woman and Child Labor Law
• Control Measures


  • Administrative Control
  • Engineering Control
  • Use of PPE