This document discusses workplace health and safety from the Petroleum Department at the University of Zakho. It defines workplace health and safety, identifies common health and safety hazards at work, and explains the role of enforcement agencies like OSHA. It also discusses how health and safety programs are important for preventing injuries and educating workers on hazards and proper safety practices.

1. University of Zakho
Faculty of engineering
Petroleum Department
First Stage
Subject/Academic Debate

2. Why health and safety is important at in the workplace?

3. Health and safety what it means for us
1.What is work health and safety
2.Health and Safety Hazards at work
3.Health and Safety Enforcement
4. Health and Safety Programs
5.

4.  What is work health and safety
Workplace health and safety procedures are necessary
for the wellbeing of both employers and employees
Workplace health is a comprehensive and integrated
approach to health which focuses on the general
population at a workplace and the organization as a
whole. It addresses a broad range of health issues
including physical and psychosocial, environment,
health practices, personal resources, etc. through
programs, policies and practices

5. Health and Safety Hazards at work
Hazards are considered to be potentially dangerous substances
or behaviors that can cause harm or injury to an employee. There
are several hazards employees can be exposed to in the
workplace. Health hazards can range from infectious diseases
spread from one worker to another to poisonous chemicals that
are not properly stored and maintained. For example, some
industries are exposed to dangerous gases such as carbon
monoxide. These industries must follow specific safety procedures
in the event of an emergency situation involving the substance.

6.  Health and Safety Enforcement
Safety and Health Administration is responsible for
enforcing laws regarding safety in the workplace. OSHA is
charged with ensuring employers provide a healthy and
safe work environment for their employers by establishing
guidelines and safety standards. They investigate
complaints regarding safety violations and ensure that
any hazards or dangerous work environments are
corrected

7. Health and safety programs are an important part of preventing
injury and illness in the workplace. Health programs help
employers and employees understand the potential hazards they
are exposed to on a daily basis. Effective health and safety
programs educate workers on the benefits of practicing proper
workplace behaviors. For example, the “Safety Pays” program
helps employers determine the cost workplace injuries and illness
have on a company’s profit margin. When companies
understand the impact injuries have on their bottom line, they are
more inclined to implement programs to keep their workers
healthy and safe.
 Health and Safety Programs