scholarly journals Seafood Processing in South Africa: A Study of Working Practices, Occupational Health Services and Allergic Health Problems in the Industry

2000 ◽  
Vol 50 (6) ◽  
pp. 406-413 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. F. Jeebhay ◽  
A. L. Lopata ◽  
T. G. Robins
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Occupational Health Services ◽  
Working Practices ◽  
Seafood Processing

AIDS Control and the Workplace: The Role of Occupational Health Services in South Africa

1998 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 575-591 ◽  
Author(s):  
Leslie London
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Prevention And Control ◽  
Aids Prevention ◽  
Occupational Health Services ◽  
Manufacturing Companies ◽  
Theoretical Understanding ◽  
And Control

AIDS interventions typically fail to address the disjuncture between private behaviors and the social determinants of HIV infection. Data from a telephone survey of manufacturing companies and a postal survey of occupational health nurses in the Western Cape, South Africa, were used to explore the possible role of occupational health services in prevention and control of AIDS. The author found limited evidence of worker involvement in AIDS programs, particularly in companies with occupational health professionals. The management of sexually transmitted diseases was incomplete. Mandatory pre-employment testing of workers for HIV was not widespread. Respondents' opinions on priorities for AIDS prevention and control reflected a preoccupation with knowledge transfer. To ensure their effectiveness, workplace AIDS programs must improve worker participation and integrate AIDS prevention in general workplace health and safety programs. In addition, education programs must develop objectives within a critical theoretical understanding of the behavioral issues relevant to AIDS prevention, and must emphasize the empowerment of women in the workplace. In the context of the present restructuring of health services in South Africa, occupational health services, using the strategies outlined, can make a major contribution to national AIDS prevention and control.

Managing and avoiding sickness absence

2013 ◽  
pp. 585-607 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Preece ◽  
Dean Royles
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Occupational Health Services ◽  
Major Activity ◽  
Fitness To Work ◽  
Absence Management

Sickness absence is an important issue for workers, managers, and occupational health services. Most employees suffer health problems at some time during their career and face decisions on fitness in relation to their work. All employers will occasionally be concerned about the fitness to work of absent employees and what actions they might take to address this. Advising on sickness absence management and the fitness to work of absentees, individually and collectively, is a major activity for occupational health specialists.

Sickness absence

2019 ◽  
pp. 184-206 ◽  
Author(s):  
Richard Preece
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Sickness Absence ◽  
Biopsychosocial Model ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Occupational Health Services ◽  
Significant Cost

Sickness absence is a significant cost to business and an important issue for workers, managers, and occupational health services. Most workers suffer health problems at some time during their career, and face decisions on fitness in relation to their work. Many different factors influence sickness absence although illness is usually accepted as the reason for an episode of sickness absence. It is important to manage the non-biological elements of the biopsychosocial model as many of these may be modifiable, including the behaviours associated with health. Emerging evidence suggests absence can be predicted in some cases although it may be difficult to prevent this. Being in ‘good’ employment is protective of health and keeping people in work is therefore important.

337. Occupational Health Services Showing Effect on Finnish Dairy Farms

1999 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Kalliokoski ◽  
J. Kangas ◽  
M. Kotimaa ◽  
K. Louhelainen
Keyword(s):  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Dairy Farms ◽  
Occupational Health Services

scholarly journals Improvement of the module for occupational diseases in the structure of occupational health record

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supplement_5) ◽  
Author(s):  
M Iancheva ◽  
T Kundurzhiev ◽  
N Tzacheva ◽  
L Hristova
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Occupational Health ◽  
Health Services ◽  
Occupational Disease ◽  
Occupational Diseases ◽  
National Level ◽  
Working Environment ◽  
Occupational Health Services ◽  
Health Record ◽  
Disease Module

Abstract The study is based on the National Science Program 'eHealth in Bulgaria (e-Health)', funded by the Ministry of Education and Science. Partnership Contract No. D-01-200/16.11.2018 Issue Occupational health is closely linked to public health and health system. In Bulgaria there are many software products related to the registration and reporting of occupational health. Description of the Problem It is necessary to study all the determinants of occupational health, including the risks of diseases and accidents in the occupational environment, social and individual factors. The establishment of electronic systems for registering and monitoring both the health status of each worker and the possible hazards in the work environment is associated with the introduction and use of the occupational health record of each worker. Results The methodology for improving the module for occupational diseases in the structure of the occupational health record in Bulgaria has been developed. The classifications are in compliance with the legislation in the country and the requirements of the developing Eurostat methodology for European statistics on occupational diseases are applied. The occupational health record will serve both employers and physicians working in Occupational Health Services. Lessons The occupational disease module in the structure of the occupational health record will contribute to the statistical comparability of occupational disease data at regional and national level. Not only will the registration of the harmful factors of the working environment and the diseases related to the work process, but also the introduction of timely measures to ensure good occupational and public health. Key messages Through the occupational disease module, the structure of the occupational health record introduces the possibility of taking adequate measures to ensure good occupational health. The occupational health record will serve both employers and physicians working in Occupational Health Services.

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