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Assessment of Occupational Health and Safety in Health Care Workers: A case study in Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors Name:
Ms. Twinkle Khatri
, Dr. K. K. Patel , Ms. Kesha Bhadiyadra
Unique Id:
IJSDR2210025
Published In:
Volume 7 Issue 10, October-2022
Abstract:
This study is based on the research conducted on the health care workers in the tertiary care hospitals. It involves the workers who deals with the patients on regular basis. Occupational health and safety is multidisciplinary approach which concerned with the health and safety of the employees at workplace. Adequate safety at workplace ensures good productivity and good psychological health of the employees. National Institute of Occupational Health (NIOH) in Ahmedabad ensures the provision of health and welfare of the employees. At present, only 15% of employees worldwide have the access to the benefit of occupational health and safety. The aim of the study is to assess the occupational health and safety of the employees in the hospitals. For this purpose, qualitative research approach is accepted and samples are randomly selected. Data is collected through a structured questionnaire and other secondary data and documents. Total number of 100 responses are collected. The conclusion is made from this study is that the occupational health of the employees is an under looked topic in the hospital. Health care workers are not getting proper training as well as any benefits if exposed to any occupational hazards. This study is limited to only three health care professions.
Keywords:
Occupational Health, Occupational hazards, work related diseases, health statistics
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"Assessment of Occupational Health and Safety in Health Care Workers: A case study in Tertiary Care Hospital", International Journal of Science & Engineering Development Research (www.ijsdr.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.7, Issue 10, page no.142 - 146, October-2022, Available :http://www.ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2210025.pdf
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Published Paper ID: IJSDR2210025
Registration ID:201973
Published In: Volume 7 Issue 10, October-2022
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Page No: 142 - 146
Publisher: IJSDR | www.ijsdr.org
ISSN Number: 2455-2631
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