Occupational Environment.pptx Health lecturer

Occupational Environment.pptx Health lecturer

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  Occupational Environment Khushbu Shah
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  Occupational Environmentt • The occupationalenvironment encompasses the physical, mental, social, and organizational conditions of a workplace. • It directly influences worker safety, health, and productivity. • Ensuring a healthy workplace requires identifying hazards, providing protective gear , and mitigating risks
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  Occupational environment Man & physical, chemical& biological agents Man & man Man & machine
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  a. Man &Physical, chemical & biological agents Physical agents: The physical factors in the working environment which may be adverse to health are heat, cold, humidity, air movement, heat radiation, light, noise, vibrations etc. The amount of working and breathing space, toilet, washing and bathing facilities are also important factors in an occupational environment.
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  Chemical: These comprisea large numbers of chemicals, toxic ducts and gases which are potential hazards to the health of the workers. Some chemical agents cause disabling respiratory illnesses, some cause injury to skin and some may have a deleterious effect on the blood and other organs of the body. Biological: The workers may be exposed to viral, bacterial and parasitic agents which may result from close contact with animals or their products, contaminated water, soil or food.
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  b. Man &Machine • An industry or factory implies the use of machines driven by power by power with emphasis on mass production. • The unguarded machines, poor installation and lack of safety measures are the causes of accident which is a major problem in industries. • Working for long hours in unphysiological postures is the cause of fatigue, backache, diseases of joints and muscles and impairment of the worker’s health and efficiency.
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  c. Man &man "Man" means the individual worker. It includes: • Physical health and fitness • Mental and emotional health • Knowledge, skills, and attitude • Work capacity and motivation • Safe work practices Man in the Occupational Environment: This means the interaction between workers (man-to- man relationship) in the workplace and how it affects health, safety, and productivity.
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  It includes: • Goodcommunication among workers • Teamwork and cooperation • Respect for colleagues • Healthy supervisor–employee relationships • Prevention of conflicts, bullying, harassment, and discrimination • Social support at work • Following workplace rules and safety procedures together
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  Importance • Improves jobsatisfaction • Increases productivity • Reduces workplace stress • Prevents accidents and errors • Promotes a healthy and safe work environment • Example: In a factory, if workers communicate well, help each other, and follow safety rules together, the workplace becomes safer and more productive. On the other hand, poor communication or conflicts among workers can lead to stress, mistakes, and occupational accidents.