Occupational health and safety in healthcare facilities

The scientific committee identified there is a learning need about occupational health and safety in hospitals which includes:

• Limited understanding of the basics and fundamental concepts of occupational health and safety, including key terms, principles, and the importance of implementing effective measures in the workplace.
• Lack of clarity regarding the components of occupational health and safety.
• Insufficient comprehension of the meaning of occupational hazards and diseases, resulting in a limited understanding of the potential risks and health challenges faced by workers in various industries.
• Unclear knowledge of how to promote health for workers within the occupational context.
• Inadequate understanding of actions to be taken during work incidents and the prevention of such incidents in hospital settings.

• Identify the basics and principles of occupational safety and health
• Describe the concept of public health and occupational health
• Recognize the importance of occupational health and safety in the work environment
• Explain the occupational safety and health risks
• Illustrate the international and local safety legislation for occupational safety and health
• Clarify the safety requirements for workers in the work environment
• Illustrate what you can do during work Incidents and how to prevent it in the hospitals.

• Resident/Fellow
• Dental Technology and Assistants
• Clinical Pharmacy
• Pharmacy
• Nutrition
• Physiotherapy
• Respiratory Therapy
• Occupational Therapy
• Emergency Medical Services
• Health Informatics
• Health Education
• Public and Community Health
• Optometry
• Podiatry
• Medical Education
• Cardiac Perfusion
• Non-Medical Profession
• Healthcare & Hospitals
• Student/Intern
• Social Service
• Psychology
• Audiology
• Speech-Language Pathology
• Physician
• Dentistry
• Nursing and Midwifery