Industrial health

1. Industrial Health Presented By- Suyash Mishra(2012MB Ujjwal Mishra(2012MB01) Versha Yadav (2012MB

2. Table of content Definition Objectives of Industrial health Advantages of Industrial health Functions of Industrial health Factors for effectiveness of Industrial health References

3. Definition The joint international labor organization committee on Occupational health, 1950 defined industrial health as- “The highest degree of physical, mental and social well being of workers in all occupations.” Industrial health care is preventive health care, which is provided on the basis of the Occupational Health Care Act.

4. Objective To reduce industrial accidents. To prevent occupational hazards/ diseases. To achieve maximum human efficiency and machine efficiency. To maintain and promote the physical, mental and social well being of the workers. Prevention of work-related diseases as well as the maintenance of employees working ability and functional capacity. (Cont…)

5. Objective… It should be preventive rather than curative. To represent a dynamic equilibrium between the worker and his occupational environment. Healthy and safe working environment Well-functioning working community Promotion of employees health. To reduce sick absenteeism.

6. Advantage Investigates and assesses load factors and hazards and gives expert assistance for eliminating them Gives information and advice Estimates employees working ability and monitors their health condition Prevents occupational diseases and other work related illnesses Reduces absenteeism due to sickness

7. Function of Industrial health Pre-employment medical examination. First Aid and emergency service. Supervision of the work environment for the control of dangerous substances in the work environment. Special periodic medical examination particularly for the workers in dangerous operations. Health education for disseminating information on specific hazards and risks in the work environment. (Cont….)

8. Function of Industrial health… Special examination and surveillance of health of women and children Advising the employer or management for improving working conditions. Monitoring of working environment for assessment and control of hazards. Supervision over sanitation, hygiene and canteen facilities.

9. The factors for effectiveness of Industrial health The nature of industry; small, medium or large and its location. Existing infrastructure of health services. Trained manpower. Workers involvement and employers commitment.

10. Reference http:// business.gov.in/legal_aspects/occupational.php National policy on safty , health and environment at work place, http://www.dgfasli.nic.in/info1.htm. Accessed March 2 , 2012 http:// www.lawisgreek.com/trade-union-history-of-trade-union-in-india